Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,003 when living on campus and $25,330 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $41,767 when living on campus and $42,094 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $8,895 | $31,767 | $869 | $16,840 | $16,840 |
| Winston-Salem State University | $6,735 | $17,391 | $1,690 | $14,976 | $15,631 |
| Average | $7,815 | $24,579 | $1,280 | $15,908 | $16,236 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,815 for in-state students and $24,579 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.84% 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 Winston-Salem State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $17,391 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $9,128 | $30,869 | $8,895 | $31,767 |
| Winston-Salem State University | $6,276 | $16,932 | $6,735 | $17,391 |
| Average | $7,702 | $23,901 | $7,815 | $24,579 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,513 for state residents and $24,767 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.79% 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $11,700 | $30,906 | $11,819 | $31,793 |
| Winston-Salem State University | $6,747 | $17,282 | $7,206 | $17,741 |
| Average | $9,224 | $24,094 | $9,513 | $24,767 |
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 $15,908 when a student lives on campus and $16,236 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $13,719 | $3,121 | $13,719 | $3,121 | - |
| Winston-Salem State University | $11,484 | $3,492 | $10,800 | $4,831 | - |
| Average | $12,602 | $3,307 | $12,260 | $3,976 | - |