UNC 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,028

Cost of attendance at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$36,891

Cost of attendance at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was $11,508. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at UNC

UNC net price calculator

$11,508

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in North Carolina and nationwide.

North Carolina's average	$12,201
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of UNC for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$11,508	$1,470 (15%)	$4,908	$7,842	$13,477	$19,399	$23,129
2021	$10,038	$47	$3,753	$5,729	$11,619	$19,088	$22,881
2020	$10,085	$1,564 (13%)	$4,026	$6,063	$11,060	$18,354	$22,235
2019	$11,649	$549 (5%)	$4,159	$6,302	$11,501	$18,855	$24,193
2018	$11,100	$1,023 (10%)	$4,155	$6,164	$12,447	$19,008	$23,907
2017	$10,077	$708 (7%)	$3,889	$6,306	$12,074	$19,370	$23,197
2016	$10,785	$457 (4%)	$4,229	$6,643	$12,085	$18,769	$22,980
2015	$10,328	$910 (8%)	$3,823	$7,307	$11,472	$18,954	$22,120
2014	$11,238	--	$4,973	$6,805	$11,825	$17,556	$21,129

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$24,770	$224	$9,028	$14,740	$1,002
2021	$24,546	$318 (1%)	$8,980	$14,576	$990
2020	$24,228	$417 (2%)	$8,980	$14,276	$972
2019	$23,811	$1,758 (7%)	$8,987	$13,876	$948
2018	$25,569	$329 (1%)	$9,005	$14,960	$1,604
2017	$25,898	$1,549 (6%)	$8,834	$15,622	$1,442
2016	$24,349	$267 (1%)	$8,591	$14,316	$1,442
2015	$24,082	$666 (3%)	$8,336	$14,262	$1,484
2014	$23,416	$1,077 (5%)	$8,340	$13,748	$1,328
2013	$22,339	--	$7,693	$13,464	$1,182

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does UNC provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 9,984 dormitories available to its students at $6,878 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at UNC is $764 per month.
Does UNC provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at UNC for one academic year is $5,004, which works out to $556 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: UNC estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,002.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, UNC estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,858

If living off-campus, with family: $2,858

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,858
How much is UNC application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $85 and $95 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: UNC offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$292	$586
For out-of-state students	$1,453	$1,602

Housing and Meal

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,004	$6,878	N/A	99	9,984
2021	$4,862	$6,878	N/A	99	10,093
2020	$4,716	$6,810	N/A	99	10,113
2019	$4,580	$6,610	N/A	99	10,113
2018	$5,074	$6,482	N/A	0	10,113
2017	$4,926	$6,292	N/A	0	8,805
2016	$4,796	$6,106	N/A	0	10,407

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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