Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at North Carolina Central University is $6,542 for North Carolina residents and $19,578 for out-of-state students. It has been decreased by -0.86% for North Carolina residents and decreased by -0.29% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($9,606) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,209.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for North Carolina Central is $6,485 for North Carolina residents and $19,521 for out-of-state students which is a 0.3% decrease compared to 2024's rate.
It has been decreased by -0.86% for North Carolina residents and decreased by -0.29% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $18,746 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 4.71% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs decreased by 5.74% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other North Carolina schools with tuition changes from last year at North Carolina colleges tuition change page.
North Carolina Central Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$6,599 $19,635$17,903
2023-2024$6,542$19,578$18,746
Change % 2023-2024-0.86%-0.29%4.71%
2024-2025$6,485$19,521$19,629
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
North Carolina Central University - COA
North Carolina Central University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
North Carolina Central University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $7,480 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $20,788 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($10,220) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at North Carolina Central is $7,423 for North Carolina residents and $20,731 for out-of-state students which is a 0.3% decrease compared to 2024's rate.
North Carolina Central University has a law school and its tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $16,371 for in-state and $39,042 for out-of-state students. See the detailed law school tuition at North Carolina Central University School of Law page.
North Carolina Central Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$7,537 $20,845$17,903
2023-2024$7,480$20,788$18,746
Change % 2023-2024-0.76%-0.27%4.71%
2024-2025$7,423$20,731$19,629
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
North Carolina Central University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at North Carolina Central. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $154 for North Carolina residents and $697 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $306 for North Carolina residents and $1,045 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$155$699
2023-2024$154$697
2024-2025$153$695
Graduate2022-2023$308$1,048
2023-2024$306$1,045
2024-2025$304$1,042
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
North Carolina Central University - Tuition per Credit Hour
North Carolina Central University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between North Carolina Central University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between North Carolina Central University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
North Carolina Central University$6,542$19,578
Bethune-Cookman University$14,794
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University$5,785$17,725
Morgan State University$8,118$18,800
Savannah State University$5,498$16,218
Norfolk State University$9,910$21,412

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at North Carolina Central?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at North Carolina Central is $25,951 for North Carolina residents and $78,919 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at North Carolina Central University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$6,520$6,499$6,477$6,455$25,951
Out-of-State$19,639$19,699$19,760$19,821$78,919
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$6,499$6,477$6,455$6,434$25,865
Out-of-State$19,699$19,760$19,821$19,882$79,163
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$6,477$6,455$6,434$6,413$25,779
Out-of-State$19,760$19,821$19,882$19,944$79,407
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$6,455$6,434$6,413$6,391$25,693
Out-of-State$19,821$19,882$19,944$20,005$79,653
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$6,434$6,413$6,391$6,370$25,608
Out-of-State$19,882$19,944$20,005$20,067$79,899

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $111,615 for North Carolina residents and $164,583 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at North Carolina Central University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at North Carolina Central University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$27,223$27,669$28,127$28,596$111,615
Out-of-State$40,341$40,870$41,410$41,962$164,583
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$27,669$28,127$28,596$29,078$113,470
Out-of-State$40,870$41,410$41,962$42,526$166,768
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$28,127$28,596$29,078$29,572$115,372
Out-of-State$41,410$41,962$42,526$43,103$169,001
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$28,596$29,078$29,572$30,078$117,324
Out-of-State$41,962$42,526$43,103$43,692$171,283
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$29,078$29,572$30,078$30,597$119,325
Out-of-State$42,526$43,103$43,692$44,295$173,616

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 90% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $59,975 for North Carolina residents and $112,943 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at North Carolina Central University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at North Carolina Central University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$14,313$14,759$15,217$15,686$59,975
Out-of-State$27,431$27,960$28,500$29,052$112,943
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$14,759$15,217$15,686$16,168$61,830
Out-of-State$27,960$28,500$29,052$29,616$115,128
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$15,217$15,686$16,168$16,662$63,732
Out-of-State$28,500$29,052$29,616$30,193$117,361
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$15,686$16,168$16,662$17,168$65,684
Out-of-State$29,052$29,616$30,193$30,782$119,643
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$16,168$16,662$17,168$17,687$67,685
Out-of-State$29,616$30,193$30,782$31,385$121,976

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at North Carolina Central University.
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North Carolina Central University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$6,542$1,500$18,746$19,578$1,500 $18,746
Graduate$7,480 $1,500$18,746$20,788 $1,500$18,746
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