For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of North Carolina Private Colleges is $26,985.
North Carolina Private Colleges's tuition is higher than national average, which is $25,541 in 2025.
This page compares tuition of 4-year colleges in North Carolina, and other level of colleges can be compared at:
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Duke University has the most expensive tuition & fees of $68,758 and Carolina College of Biblical Studies has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,906 among North Carolina Private Colleges.
The average itemized college cost for North Carolina Private Colleges is as follows:
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On Campus | Off Campus | ||||
| Barton CollegeWilson, NC | $37,000 | $1,410 | $674 | $14,130 | $14,726 |
| Belmont Abbey CollegeBelmont, NC | $19,500 | $650 | $1,750 | $12,974 | $9,500 |
| Bennett CollegeGreensboro, NC | $19,140 | $700 | $422 | $9,804 | $9,804 |
| Brevard CollegeBrevard, NC | $32,280 | $980 | $1,000 | $14,500 | $17,496 |
| Cabarrus College of Health SciencesConcord, NC | $16,550 | $500 | $1,500 | - | $10,320 |
| Campbell UniversityBuies Creek, NC | $41,600 | $785 | $1,438 | $15,200 | $15,200 |
| Carolina Christian CollegeWinston Salem, NC | $9,970 | - | $800 | $8,600 | $12,957 |
| Carolina College of Biblical StudiesFayetteville, NC | $6,906 | $269 | $1,200 | - | $10,782 |
| Carolina UniversityWinston-Salem, NC | $17,575 | $525 | $2,600 | $12,400 | $12,400 |
| Catawba CollegeSalisbury, NC | $34,300 | $948 | $1,400 | $13,565 | $11,440 |
| Chamberlain University-North CarolinaCharlotte, NC | $21,520 | $735 | $400 | - | $15,448 |
| Charlotte Christian College and Theological SeminaryCharlotte, NC | $12,858 | $515 | $1,280 | - | $14,147 |
| Chowan UniversityMurfreesboro, NC | $27,910 | $450 | $1,200 | $10,734 | $8,760 |
| Davidson CollegeDavidson, NC | $64,430 | - | $825 | $17,100 | - |
| DeVry University-North CarolinaCharlotte, NC | $15,032 | - | - | - | - |
| Duke UniversityDurham, NC | $68,758 | $2,074 | $536 | $18,128 | - |
| ECPI University-CharlotteCharlotte, NC | $18,484 | - | - | - | $10,440 |
| ECPI University-GreensboroGreensboro, NC | $18,484 | - | - | - | $10,440 |
| ECPI University-RaleighRaleigh, NC | $18,484 | - | - | - | $10,440 |
| Elon UniversityElon, NC | $46,958 | $1,479 | $900 | $14,985 | $14,985 |
| Galen Health Institutes-AshevilleAsheville, NC | $17,048 | $448 | $1,350 | - | $17,028 |
| Gardner-Webb UniversityBoiling Springs, NC | $34,750 | $496 | $1,000 | $11,410 | $7,500 |
| Greensboro CollegeGreensboro, NC | $21,000 | $650 | $1,600 | $12,324 | $11,830 |
| Guilford CollegeGreensboro, NC | $41,362 | $1,085 | $1,800 | $13,400 | $13,100 |
| Heritage Bible CollegeDunn, NC | $8,688 | $330 | $1,000 | - | $9,371 |
| High Point UniversityHigh Point, NC | $45,312 | $1,324 | $1,500 | $18,924 | $12,000 |
| Johnson & Wales University-CharlotteCharlotte, NC | $41,982 | $1,161 | $1,200 | $14,800 | $12,200 |
| Johnson C Smith UniversityCharlotte, NC | $21,300 | $888 | $1,200 | $8,600 | $13,410 |
| Lees-McRae CollegeBanner Elk, NC | $33,850 | $800 | $600 | $15,200 | $19,882 |
| Lenoir-Rhyne UniversityHickory, NC | $31,900 | $690 | $1,360 | $13,400 | $13,400 |
| Livingstone CollegeSalisbury, NC | $18,296 | $509 | $1,300 | $6,794 | $3,262 |
| Manna UniversityFayetteville, NC | $9,105 | $230 | $800 | - | $18,408 |
| Mars Hill UniversityMars Hill, NC | $37,736 | $1,335 | - | $12,258 | $12,258 |
| Meredith CollegeRaleigh, NC | $45,630 | $1,127 | $850 | $13,280 | $13,280 |
| Methodist UniversityFayetteville, NC | $41,250 | $1,305 | $1,400 | $14,250 | $11,500 |
| Mid-Atlantic Christian UniversityElizabeth City, NC | $17,280 | $540 | $1,200 | $12,000 | $7,500 |
| Miller-Motte College-WilmingtonWilmington, NC | $27,040 | - | - | - | - |
| Montreat CollegeMontreat, NC | $36,450 | $869 | - | $11,890 | $14,038 |
| North Carolina Wesleyan UniversityRocky Mount, NC | $35,586 | $475 | $400 | $13,348 | $9,500 |
| Pfeiffer UniversityMisenheimer, NC | $35,070 | $700 | $500 | $12,850 | $12,850 |
| Queens University of CharlotteCharlotte, NC | $45,846 | $1,200 | $2,000 | $17,496 | $19,720 |
| Saint Augustine's UniversityRaleigh, NC | $16,896 | $457 | $600 | $10,316 | $10,316 |
| Salem CollegeWinston-Salem, NC | $33,848 | $1,410 | $1,250 | $13,710 | $13,850 |
| Shaw UniversityRaleigh, NC | $17,738 | $533 | $1,300 | $9,210 | $8,100 |
| South College-AshevilleAsheville, NC | $18,535 | - | $1,500 | - | $16,920 |
| South University-High PointHigh Point, NC | $17,895 | $475 | $540 | - | $9,439 |
| Southeastern Baptist Theological SeminaryWake Forest, NC | $11,318 | $417 | $800 | $7,123 | $17,783 |
| Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary-Nash County Extension CenterNashville, NC | $14,016 | - | $100 | - | - |
| Southeastern Free Will Baptist Bible CollegeWendell, NC | $11,739 | $452 | $1,000 | $5,280 | $12,800 |
| St. Andrews UniversityLaurinburg, NC | $32,388 | $484 | $2,142 | $12,180 | $5,353 |
| Strayer University-North CarolinaGreensboro, NC | $13,920 | $339 | $675 | - | $9,438 |
| Strayer University-North CharlotteConcord, NC | $13,920 | - | $675 | - | $9,438 |
| Strayer University-North Raleigh CampusRaleigh, NC | $13,920 | - | $675 | - | $9,438 |
| Strayer University-South CharlotteCharlotte, NC | $13,920 | - | $675 | - | $9,438 |
| Strayer University-South Raleigh CampusRaleigh, NC | $13,920 | - | $675 | - | $9,438 |
| University of Mount OliveMount Olive, NC | $27,366 | $455 | $1,350 | $12,040 | $6,000 |
| Wake Forest UniversityWinston-Salem, NC | $67,642 | $2,770 | $1,680 | $18,494 | $18,494 |
| Warren Wilson CollegeSwannanoa, NC | $41,500 | $1,687 | $850 | $13,050 | $17,450 |
| Watts College of NursingDurham, NC | $22,496 | - | - | - | - |
| William Peace UniversityRaleigh, NC | $34,176 | $1,120 | - | $12,606 | $17,857 |
| Wingate UniversityWingate, NC | $42,576 | $1,575 | $2,250 | $11,062 | $11,796 |
| Average | $27,442 | $859 | $1,110 | $12,735 | $12,267 |