For the academic year 2024-2025, UNC's tuition & fees is $8,994 for state residents and $41,203 for out-of-state students. Compared to similar schools, its UNC's tuition is somewhat low. The average tuition of the schools is $12,030 for in-state and $51,934 for out-of-state students.
The average tuition of similar schools to UNC is higher than 4-year colleges' average, which is $8,863 for in-state and $25,541 for out-of-state students in 2025.
Boston College has the most expensive tuition & fees of $70,702 and Florida State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $21,683 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to UNC is as follows:
The following table compares 2025 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between UNC 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 | ||
| Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL | $6,517 | $21,683 | $155 | $636 | $1,200 | $13,474 | $13,474 |
| 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 |
| Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MA | $70,702 | $630 | $1,250 | $18,916 | $15,658 | ||
| 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 |
| Wake Forest UniversityWinston-Salem, NC | $67,642 | $2,770 | $1,680 | $18,494 | $18,494 | ||
| 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 |
| Average | $12,030 | $51,934 | $436 | $1,830 | $1,421 | $16,919 | $16,093 |