Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,068 when living on campus and $23,929 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $37,998 when living on campus and $37,859 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 | ||
Fayetteville State University | $3,969 | $7,969 | $420 | $13,918 | $13,918 |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | $7,461 | $24,809 | $1,200 | $13,618 | $13,618 |
North Carolina Central University | $6,542 | $19,578 | $1,500 | $18,746 | $17,253 |
North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $8,895 | $31,767 | $869 | $16,840 | $16,840 |
University of North Carolina Wilmington | $7,317 | $22,985 | $1,130 | $18,583 | $18,583 |
Winston-Salem State University | $6,735 | $17,391 | $1,690 | $14,976 | $15,631 |
Average | $6,820 | $20,750 | $1,135 | $16,114 | $15,974 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,820 for in-state students and $20,750 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.11% 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 Fayetteville State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,969 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Fayetteville State University | $3,906 | $7,906 | $3,969 | $7,969 |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | $7,380 | $24,728 | $7,461 | $24,809 |
North Carolina Central University | $6,599 | $19,635 | $6,542 | $19,578 |
North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $9,128 | $30,869 | $8,895 | $31,767 |
University of North Carolina Wilmington | $7,238 | $21,858 | $7,317 | $22,985 |
Winston-Salem State University | $6,276 | $16,932 | $6,735 | $17,391 |
Average | $6,755 | $20,321 | $6,820 | $20,750 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,135 for state residents and $22,531 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.93% 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 Winston-Salem State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,407.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Fayetteville State University | $6,136 | $17,201 | $6,197 | $17,262 |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | $8,172 | $24,494 | $8,253 | $24,575 |
North Carolina Central University | $7,537 | $20,845 | $7,480 | $20,788 |
North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $11,700 | $30,906 | $11,819 | $31,793 |
University of North Carolina Wilmington | $7,514 | $21,899 | $7,853 | $23,029 |
Winston-Salem State University | $6,747 | $17,282 | $7,206 | $17,741 |
Average | $7,968 | $22,105 | $8,135 | $22,531 |
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 $16,114 when a student lives on campus and $15,974 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) | |
Fayetteville State University | $11,302 | $2,616 | $11,302 | $2,616 | - |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | $11,018 | $2,600 | $11,018 | $2,600 | - |
North Carolina Central University | $14,760 | $3,986 | $13,267 | $3,986 | - |
North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $13,719 | $3,121 | $13,719 | $3,121 | - |
University of North Carolina Wilmington | $12,605 | $5,978 | $12,605 | $5,978 | - |
Winston-Salem State University | $11,484 | $3,492 | $10,800 | $4,831 | - |
Average | $12,481 | $3,632 | $12,119 | $3,855 | - |