For the academic year 2024-2025, NCSU's tuition & fees is $8,799 for state residents and $32,847 for out-of-state students. Compared to similar schools, its NCSU's tuition is quite lowe. The average tuition of the schools is $14,258 for in-state and $50,568 for out-of-state students.
The average tuition of similar schools to NCSU is higher than 4-year colleges' average, which is $8,863 for in-state and $25,541 for out-of-state students in 2025.
Duke University has the most expensive tuition & fees of $68,758 and University of Louisville has the lowest tuition & fees of $29,482 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to NCSU is as follows:
The following table compares 2025 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between NCSU and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| University of MiamiCoral Gables, FL | $62,616 | $2,530 | $1,266 | $23,790 | $24,650 | ||
| University of Notre DameNotre Dame, IN | $65,025 | $2,688 | $1,250 | $17,900 | $17,900 | ||
| University of LouisvilleLouisville, KY | $13,136 | $29,482 | $540 | $1,221 | $1,270 | $12,576 | $11,898 |
| Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NY | $65,528 | $2,773 | $1,753 | $19,188 | $19,188 | ||
| Duke UniversityDurham, NC | $68,758 | $2,074 | $536 | $18,128 | - | ||
| University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC | $8,994 | $41,203 | $292 | $1,635 | $1,290 | $13,804 | $13,804 |
| North Carolina State University at RaleighRaleigh, NC | $8,799 | $32,847 | $272 | $1,274 | $876 | $14,332 | $14,332 |
| Clemson UniversityClemson, SC | $15,554 | $40,866 | $644 | $1,744 | $1,456 | $13,284 | $13,284 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBlacksburg, VA | $15,948 | $37,764 | $548 | $1,432 | $2,678 | $16,550 | $12,578 |
| University of Virginia-Main CampusCharlottesville, VA | $23,118 | $61,591 | $664 | $1,910 | $1,480 | $14,800 | $14,800 |
| Average | $14,258 | $50,568 | $493 | $1,928 | $1,386 | $16,435 | $15,826 |