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North Carolina Colleges 2020 Tuition & Fees Distribution (A to Z)

There are 188 colleges in North Carolina - 77 public and 109 private schools. Next chart illustrates the 2020 tuition & fees distribution for colleges and universities located in North Carolina State. The chart is arranged from left to right in alphabetical order by college name (a to z). You may want to see detail tuition and other costs information by clicking bar in the chart for your desired school.
North Carolina Colleges 2020 Tuition & Fees Distribution

2020 Costs of Attendance (COA)

The average COA of North Carolina universities and colleges in 2020 is $18,239 for North Carolina residents and $25,724 for students from other States including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room & board (on-campus), and other living expenses.
Table. 2020 Average Costs of Attendance for North Carolina Universities and Colleges
UndergraduateGraduate
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees $3,356$10,842 $8,140$21,603
Books & Supplies$1,337$1,337
Room & Board$13,546$13,546
COA$18,239$25,724$23,022$36,486
2019-2020 Average Cost of Attendance For

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

In North Carolina State, 181 schools offer undergraduate program. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of North Carolina colleges is $3,356 for North Carolina residents and $10,842 for students from other States for academic year 2019-2020. The North Carolina tuition & fees have risen 1.52% from last year (4 years colleges). Next table and chart describes the 2020 undergraduate tuition & fees by school type and tuition trends over last 5 years.
Table. 2020 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees for North Carolina Universities and Colleges
Public SchoolsPrivate Schools
4 Years or High2-4 Years4 Years or High2-4 Years
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
2016 $6,984$20,113 $2,365$8,084 $21,842$12,619
2017 $7,157$20,580 $2,405$8,049 $22,722$12,896
2018 $7,436$21,125 $2,435$8,237 $23,378$13,335
2019 $7,008$19,473 $2,456$8,286 $24,119$17,223
2020 $6,640$19,768 $2,450$8,226 $25,979$19,120
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Expensive North Carolina Colleges (Highest Undergraduate Tuition)

Duke University$58,031
Wake Forest University$55,440
Davidson College$53,166
Meredith College$38,620
Guilford College$38,530

Inexpensive North Carolina Colleges (Lowest Undergraduate Tuition)

Apex School of Theology$5,100
Carolina College of Biblical Studies$5,300
Grace College of Divinity$6,100
Shepherds Theological Seminary$6,479
Elizabeth City State University$7,260
Based on out-of-state tuition rates of 4 years (or high) colleges

2020 Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

In North Carolina State, 61 schools offer graduate program. The average graduate program tuition fees of North Carolina colleges in 2020 is $8,140 for North Carolina residents and $21,603 for students from other States. The tuition & fees rose 101.14% from last year. Next table and chart describes the 2020 graduate tuition & fees and compares to last 5 years.
Table. 2020 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees for North Carolina Universities and Colleges
Public SchoolsPrivate Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
2016 $7,365$19,910$14,525
2017 $7,671$20,523$14,733
2018 $7,882$21,034$15,382
2019 $8,024$21,360$16,092
2020 $8,140$21,603$17,073
2019-2020 Average Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees For

Expensive Graduate Schools in North Carolina

Duke University$56,888
Methodist University$41,470
Wake Forest University$39,200
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill$30,248
North Carolina State University at Raleigh$28,999

Inexpensive Graduate Schools in North Carolina

Catawba College$2,280
Apex School of Theology$4,500
Grace College of Divinity$5,140
Carolina College of Biblical Studies$5,300
Greensboro College$5,320
Based on out-of-state tuition rates of 4 years (or high) colleges

2020 Books & Supplies Costs

The average books & supplies costs of North Carolina colleges in 2020 is $1,337. The books & supplies costs rose 97.99% from last year. Next table and chart describes the 2020 books & supplies costs and costs changes over last 5 years
Table. 2020 Average Books & Supplies Costs for North Carolina Universities and Colleges
Books & Supplies
2016$1,326
2017$1,341
2018$1,309
2019$1,364
2020$1,337
2019-2020 Average Books & Supplies Costs For

2020 Average Living Costs

The average living costs of North Carolina colleges in 2020 is $13,546 when a student lives on campus such as dormitory and college apartment and $13,576 living off campus. 60 schools have on-campus living facilities in North Carolina State. The on-cmapus living costs rose 102.48% and off-campus costs rose 101.82% from last year. Next table and chart describes the 2020 living costs and compares to last 5 years.
Table. 2020 Average Living Costs for North Carolina Universities and Colleges
On-CampusOff-Campus
2016$12,531$12,747
2017$12,985$12,954
2018$13,015$13,060
2019$13,218$13,333
2020$13,546$13,576
2019-2020 Average Living Costs For