2025 Most Expensive North Carolina Public Colleges

In 2025, the average tuition and fees at 14 four-year public North Carolina colleges is $21,445, reflecting a 2.21% increase compared to the previous year.Among the 14 institutions analyzed, tuition rose at 12 colleges, while tuition decreased at only 1 colleges.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranks as the most expensive public North Carolina colleges, with tuition and fees reaching $41,203. Known for its prestigious academic programs and strong reputation, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill remains a top choice for students seeking a premium education experience.

Close behind are North Carolina State University at Raleigh at$32,847 and Appalachian State University at$25,212 both consistently recognized among the North Carolina Public Colleges with the Highest Tuition & Fees, offering high-quality academic programs and resources.

At these High-Cost North Carolina Public Colleges, the average acceptance rate is 69.76%, and the average SAT score is 1,256, making them not only cost-effective but also accessible options for a wide range of students.

Comparison between North Carolina Public Colleges With The Highest Tuition & Fees

Table. North Carolina Public Colleges With The Highest Tuition & Fees Comparison
School NameUndergraduate Tuition & FeesGraduate Tuition & FeesAcceptance RateTotal PopulationSAT ScoreGraduation RateStudents to Faculty Ratio
1
-		University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NCPublic, 4-year $41,203
($8,994)
$1,873		$31,408
($12,751)
$589		15.34%32,4381,48091.00%15 to 1
2
-		North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NCPublic, 4-year $32,847
($8,799)
$1,080		$32,874
($12,101)
$1,081		41.74%38,4641,37085.00%15 to 1
3
1		Appalachian State University Boone, NCPublic, 4-year $25,212
($7,579)
$675		$25,241
($8,570)
$1,101		90.14%21,5701,20075.00%16 to 1
4
1		University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NCPublic, 4-year $24,849
($7,501)
$40		$24,615
($8,293)
$40		91.92%3,0561,25554.00%13 to 1
5
2		University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NCPublic, 4-year $24,152
($7,277)
$1,167		$24,198
($8,112)
$1,169		64.24%18,8481,28071.00%17 to 1
6
-		University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NCPublic, 4-year $24,012
($7,661)
$673		$23,329
($8,614)
$653		88.51%18,0121,20556.00%18 to 1
7
2		East Carolina University Greenville, NCPublic, 4-year $23,638
($7,361)
-		$20,807
($7,658)
-		89.21%26,9401,16063.00%17 to 1
8
-		University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NCPublic, 4-year $22,492
($7,239)
$616		$23,072
($8,037)
$634		79.60%31,0911,25069.00%21 to 1
9
-		North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NCPublic, 4-year $20,673
($6,813)
$265		$21,168
($8,368)
$265		49.90%14,3111,10057.00%20 to 1
10
-		North Carolina Central University Durham, NCPublic, 4-year $19,735
($6,699)
$157		$20,946
($7,638)
$158		86.96%8,579-42.00%16 to 1
Average$25,881
($7,592)		$24,766
($9,014)		69.76%21,3311,25666.30%17 to 1