University of North Carolina System is a public university system in North Carolina that has 16 schools/campuses. By school type (Carnegie classification), there are 3 Master's College and University (larger programs), 7 Research University (very high research activity), 2 Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences, 1 Master's College and University (medium programs), 1 School of art, music, and design, and 2 Doctoral / Research University in its system. All 16 schools offer both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The 2025 average tuition of the colleges is $6,918 for state residents and $21,123 for out-of-state students. The average graduate program tuition & fees is $8,745 for state residents and $21,123 for out-of-state students.
65% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,492. University of North Carolina System has a total enrollment of 247,927 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.20%).
Colleges in University of North Carolina System
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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Appalachian State University
Boone, NC | $7,579 | $25,212 |
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East Carolina University
Greenville, NC | $7,361 | $23,638 |
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Elizabeth City State University
Elizabeth City, NC | $6,536 | $10,536 |
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Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC | $4,353 | $8,353 |
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North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC | $6,813 | $20,673 |
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University of North Carolina Asheville
Asheville, NC | $7,501 | $24,849 |
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC | $8,994 | $41,203 |
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC | $7,239 | $22,492 |
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University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC | $7,661 | $24,012 |
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North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC | $6,699 | $19,735 |
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University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Winston Salem, NC | $9,477 | $27,211 |
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North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC | $8,799 | $32,847 |
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University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC | $7,277 | $24,152 |
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University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Pembroke, NC | $3,648 | $7,648 |
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Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC | $6,126 | $16,782 |
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Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC | $4,630 | $8,630 |
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University of North Carolina System Core Statistics
| System Name | University of North Carolina System |
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| Number of Schools | 16 |
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| Undergraduate Program Offered | 16 |
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| Graduate Program Offered | 16 |
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| Tuition & Fees | $6,918 in-state, $21,123 out-of-state |
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| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $8,745 in-state, $23,161 out-of-state |
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| Financial Aid | $9,492 |
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| Acceptance Rate | 70.45% |
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| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 20.91% |
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| SAT Score | 1,184 |
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| Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
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| Graduation Rate | 60.88% |
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| Total Enroll | 247,927 students |
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| Undergraduate | 195,889 students |
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| Graduate | 52,038 students |
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