North Carolina Colleges Cost of Attendance Statistics

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average costs of attendance (COA) is $35,109 when a student lives on campus and $35,803 when living off campus (based on out-of-state rates). The average tuition & fees is $3,415 for North Carolina residents and $17,921 for out-of-state students. The living costs, excluding the tuition & fees, are reported as an average of $15,781 when a student lives on campus and $16,474 when living off campus.

For academic year 2023-2024, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of North Carolina colleges and universities is $3,415 for in-state students and $17,921 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition rates are decreased by -0.10% compared to the previous year.

For academic year 2023-2024, the average graduate tuition & fees of North Carolina colleges and universities is $8,436 for in-state students and $17,882 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition rates are decreased by -0.16% compared to the previous year.

For academic year 2023-2024, the average books & supplies costs of North Carolina colleges and universities is $1,407. The books & supplies costs are decreased by -0.37% compared to the previous year.

For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of North Carolina colleges and universities is $15,781 when a student lives on campus and $16,474 when living off campus. It includes the costs of room, board, and other expenses. The on-campus living costs are increased by 7.25% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs are increased by 9.87% compared to the previous year.