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North Carolina Colleges

Costs of Attendance

For the academic year 2022-2023, the average cost of attendance (COA) of North Carolina Colleges is $34,044 for undergraduate schools and $34,489 for graduate schools. The following table and chart illustrate costs of attendance including tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs by degree offering and residence type.
Costs of Attendance (2022-2023)
North Carolina Colleges
Tuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
Undergraduate$3,370$17,806 $1,425$14,813$15,089
Graduate$8,258$18,251 $1,425$14,813$15,089
[CHART#1] Costs of Attendance for North Carolina Colleges

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2022-2023, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of North Carolina Colleges is $3,370 for in-state students and $17,806 for out-of-state students. The following table and chart illustrate tuition and fees by school controls and levels.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees (2022-2023)
North Carolina Colleges
In-StateOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
Average$3,370- $17,806-
Public Schools$3,370- $10,856-
4 Years or High$6,652- $20,044-
2-4 Years$2,465- $8,365-
Less Than 2 Years-- --
Private Schools-- $28,664-
4 Years or High-- $28,928-
2-4 Years-- $21,880-
Less Than 2 Years-- $23,324-
[CHART#2] Undergraduate Tuition & Fees for North Carolina Colleges

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2022-2023, the average graduate tuition & fees of North Carolina Colleges is $8,258 for in-state students and $18,251 for out-of-state students. The following table and chart illustrate tuition and fees by school controls and levels.
Graduate Tuition & Fees (2022-2023)
North Carolina Colleges
In-StateOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
Average Costs$5,407$2,852$16,661$1,590
Public Schools$5,407$2,852$19,354$2,852
Private Schools--$15,635$917
[CHART#3] Graduate Tuition & Fees for North Carolina Colleges

Room & Board, Other Living Costs

For the academic year 2022-2023, the average On-campus living costs of North Carolina Colleges is $14,813 and off-campus living costs is $15,089. The following table and chart illustrate living costs and other expenses by school controls and levels.
Room & Board, Other Living Costs (2022-2023)
North Carolina Colleges
On-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther Expenses
Average$11,483$3,330$9,815$5,274
Public Schools$11,153$3,211 $9,684$5,607
4 Years or High$11,153$3,211 $11,025$3,562
2-4 Years-- $9,321$6,162
Less Than 2 Years-- --
Private Schools$11,618$3,379 $10,032$4,731
4 Years or High$11,603$3,391 $10,077$4,664
2-4 Years$12,220$2,900 $7,200$2,900
Less Than 2 Years-- $10,956$9,531
[CHART#4] Room & Board, Other Living Costs for North Carolina Colleges

Tuition per Credit Hours

For the academic year 2022-2023, the undergraduate costs per credit hour of North Carolina Colleges is $97 for in-state students and $541 for out-of-state students. For graduate schools, the cost per credit hour is $323 for in-state students and $866 for out-of-state students. The following table and chart illustrate the average costs credit per hour by school controls and levels.
Tuition per Credit Hours (2022-2023)
North Carolina Colleges
UndergraduateGraduate
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Average$97$541 $323$866
Public Schools$97$367 $323$1,106
4 Years or High$171$729 $323$1,106
2-4 Years$76$269 --
Less Than 2 Years-- --
Private Schools-$824 -$771
4 Years or High-$830 -$771
2-4 Years-$481 --
Less Than 2 Years-$889 --
2-4 years and less than 2 years colleges do not offer graduate programs or not report its costs.
[CHART#5] Tuition per Credit Hours for North Carolina Colleges