2023 Average Tuition of colleges in North Carolina is $6,652 for Residents and $19,816 for Others

For the academic year 2022-2023, the average tuition of public colleges in North Carolina is $6,652 for North Carolina residents and $19,816 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in North Carolina, the average tuition & fees are $26,366 regardless of residency. For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in North Carolina is $8,258 for North Carolina residents and $22,206 for out-of-state students. For private schools in North Carolina, the average graduate tuition is $16,495.

The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $14,714 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $15,001. It includes costs for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses.

The average amounts are based on the cost of 4-years college which offer BS degree (or higher). You can check the average cost of 2-years college (community college) and less than 2 years colleges (trade schools / technical colleges). In addition, you can check the average cost of college by school type, level, and offered degree below.

Average Cost of College - COA

In addition to the tuition & fees, the cost of college includes cost for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses. This total costs of attendance (COA) is important when preparing for the college admission and checking student loans.

The 2023 average COA of the four-year colleges in North Carolina is $22,135 for residents and $35,300 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $42,314. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $4,197 for North Carolina residents and $9,962 for out-of-state students.

The following table summarizes the 2023 average COA by school types and levels. In addition, you can check the changes of COA by comparing to last year.

2023 Average Cost of Colleges in North Carolina
	North Carolina Residents	Out-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges	$22,135	$35,300
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	$4,197	$9,962
Private 4 Years Colleges	$42,314

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

In North Carolina, 167 schools out of 171 are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 75 public and 92 private colleges in North Carolina. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in North Carolina is $6,652 for North Carolina residents and $19,816 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $26,366

At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $2,465 for residents and $8,230 for out-of-state students.

2023 Average Tuition & fees of colleges in North Carolina
	North Carolina Residents	Out-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges	$6,652	$19,816
Private 4 Years Colleges	$26,366
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	$2,465	$8,230
Less than 2 Years Schools (Trade/Technical Colleges)	$17,468

Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees

In North Carolina, 61 schools out of 171 are offering graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in North Carolina is $5,407 for North Carolina residents and $19,354 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $15,564

2023 Average Graduate Tuition & fees of colleges in North Carolina
	North Carolina Residents	Out-of-State
Public Schools	$5,407	$19,354
Private Schools	$15,564

Tuition per Credit Hour

The tuition per credit hour is used and charged to part-time students and/or full-time students who takes extra courses (credits). The average cost per credit hour of colleges in North Carolina is $171 for North Carolina residents and $711 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $810

For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $323 for North Carolina residents and $1,106 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $770

2023 Average Tuition per Credit Hour of colleges in North Carolina
	North Carolina Residents	Out-of-State
Undergraduate
Public 4 Years Colleges	$171	$711
Private 4 Years Colleges	$810
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	$76	$267
Graduate
Public Schools	$323	$1,106
Private Schools	$770

Average Living Costs at colleges in North Carolina

At colleges in North Carolina, the average living cost is $14,714 when a student lives on campus facility and $15,001 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.

2023 Average Living Cost of colleges in North Carolina
	On-Campus	Off-Campus
Public Schools	$14,364	$15,291
Private Schools	$14,850	$14,630

Most Searched North Carolina Colleges (last 30 days)

Undergraduate

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Public, four-years | Chapel Hill
Appalachian State University Public, four-years | Boone
Duke University Private, four-years | Durham
East Carolina University Public, four-years | Greenville
North Carolina State University at Raleigh Public, four-years | Raleigh
Wingate University Private, four-years | Wingate
North Carolina A & T State University Public, four-years | Greensboro
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Public, four-years | Charlotte
High Point University Private, four-years | High Point
Davidson College Private, four-years | Davidson

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Graduate

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Public, four-years | Chapel Hill
Duke University Private, four-years | Durham
East Carolina University Public, four-years | Greenville
Appalachian State University Public, four-years | Boone
High Point University Private, four-years | High Point
Johnson C Smith University Private, four-years | Charlotte
Fayetteville State University Public, four-years | Fayetteville
Queens University of Charlotte Private, four-years | Charlotte
North Carolina A & T State University Public, four-years | Greensboro
University of Mount Olive Private, four-years | Mount Olive

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Online Schools

East Carolina University Public, four-years | Greenville
Elizabeth City State University Public, four-years | Elizabeth City
High Point University Private, four-years | High Point
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Public, four-years | Chapel Hill
Fayetteville State University Public, four-years | Fayetteville
Winston-Salem State University Public, four-years | Winston-Salem
University of North Carolina at Pembroke Public, four-years | Pembroke
Bennett College Private, four-years | Greensboro
Duke University Private, four-years | Durham
Forsyth Technical Community College Public, 2-4 years | Winston-Salem

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Technical Colleges

NASCAR Technical Institute Private, 2-4 years | Mooresville
No Grease Barber School Private, Less than 2-years | Charlotte
Carolina College of Hair Design Private, Less than 2-years | Asheville
Gwinnett College Private, 2-4 years | Raleigh
Paul Mitchell the School-Raleigh Private, Less than 2-years | Raleigh
College of Wilmington Private, Less than 2-years | Wilmington
Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology Private, Less than 2-years | Mooresville
Elevate Salon Institute Private, Less than 2-years | Durham
Davidson-Davie Community College Public, 2-4 years | Thomasville
Health And Style Institute Private, 2-4 years | Greensboro

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2023 Average Tuition of colleges in North Carolina is $6,652 for Residents and $19,816 for Others

Average Cost of College - COA

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