Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,190 when living on campus and $23,193 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $36,310 when living on campus and $36,314 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Appalachian State University | $7,541 | $24,537 | $800 | $14,983 | $16,103 |
University of North Carolina School of the Arts | $9,477 | $27,211 | $1,440 | $16,119 | $16,119 |
North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $8,895 | $31,767 | $869 | $16,840 | $16,840 |
University of North Carolina at Pembroke | $3,571 | $7,571 | $1,000 | $14,094 | $12,435 |
Western Carolina University | $4,532 | $8,532 | $693 | $15,094 | $15,652 |
Average | $6,803 | $19,924 | $960 | $15,426 | $15,430 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,803 for in-state students and $19,924 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.81% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, North Carolina State University at Raleigh requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $31,767 and University of North Carolina at Pembroke has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,571 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Appalachian State University | $7,450 | $23,454 | $7,541 | $24,537 |
University of North Carolina School of the Arts | $9,388 | $26,622 | $9,477 | $27,211 |
North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $9,128 | $30,869 | $8,895 | $31,767 |
University of North Carolina at Pembroke | $3,495 | $7,495 | $3,571 | $7,571 |
Western Carolina University | $4,453 | $8,453 | $4,532 | $8,532 |
Average | $6,783 | $19,379 | $6,803 | $19,924 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,501 for state residents and $24,344 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.66% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, North Carolina State University at Raleigh requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $29,433 and Western Carolina University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $15,287.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Appalachian State University | $8,047 | $23,057 | $8,380 | $24,140 |
University of North Carolina School of the Arts | $12,087 | $26,790 | $12,676 | $27,379 |
North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $11,700 | $30,906 | $11,819 | $31,793 |
University of North Carolina at Pembroke | $6,775 | $19,834 | $6,851 | $19,910 |
Western Carolina University | $7,566 | $17,973 | $7,778 | $18,497 |
Average | $9,235 | $23,712 | $9,501 | $24,344 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $15,426 when a student lives on campus and $15,430 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Appalachian State University | $12,258 | $2,725 | $13,378 | $2,725 | - |
University of North Carolina School of the Arts | $13,410 | $2,709 | $13,410 | $2,709 | - |
North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $13,719 | $3,121 | $13,719 | $3,121 | - |
University of North Carolina at Pembroke | $11,016 | $3,078 | $8,192 | $4,243 | - |
Western Carolina University | $11,764 | $3,330 | $12,322 | $3,330 | - |
Average | $12,433 | $2,993 | $12,204 | $3,226 | - |