UNCW 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,238

Cost of attendance at University of North Carolina Wilmington 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

$21,303

Cost of attendance at University of North Carolina Wilmington 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 Wilmington was $18,792. 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 UNCW

UNCW net price calculator

$18,792

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 UNCW 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	$18,792	$846 (5%)	$12,740	$15,069	$19,955	$22,734	$24,245
2021	$17,946	$35	$11,710	$14,643	$19,195	$22,872	$23,876
2020	$17,981	$73	$12,229	$14,415	$19,592	$22,190	$23,570
2019	$17,908	$1,045 (6%)	$12,558	$14,198	$18,788	$22,429	$23,584
2018	$16,863	$645 (4%)	$12,261	$13,846	$17,838	$20,997	$22,325
2017	$16,218	$1,219 (8%)	$11,421	$13,188	$17,014	$19,628	$21,007
2016	$14,999	$581 (4%)	$10,379	$12,234	$15,751	$19,314	$20,401
2015	$14,418	$2,329 (19%)	$10,912	$11,818	$15,683	$19,045	$19,860
2014	$12,089	--	$7,958	$9,275	$13,141	$16,968	$17,730

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of North Carolina Wilmington'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	$25,855	$57	$7,238	$17,487	$1,130
2021	$25,798	$448 (2%)	$7,181	$17,487	$1,130
2020	$25,350	$368 (1%)	$7,181	$17,043	$1,126
2019	$24,982	$949 (4%)	$7,091	$16,765	$1,126
2018	$24,033	$2,356 (11%)	$7,000	$15,907	$1,126
2017	$21,677	$474 (2%)	$6,951	$13,622	$1,104
2016	$22,151	$760 (4%)	$6,691	$14,378	$1,082
2015	$21,391	$790 (4%)	$6,392	$13,969	$1,030
2014	$20,601	$2,163 (12%)	$6,343	$13,228	$1,030
2013	$18,438	--	$6,199	$11,254	$985

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Does UNCW provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 5,562 dormitories available to its students at $6,926 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at UNCW is $770 per month.
Does UNCW provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at UNCW for one academic year is $4,420, which works out to $491 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: UNCW estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,130.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, UNCW 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: $6,141

If living off-campus, with family: $6,141

If living off-campus, not with family: $6,141
How much is UNCW application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $80 and $75 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: UNCW offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of North Carolina Wilmington cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$185	$262
For out-of-state students	$771	$1,030

Housing and Meal

University of North Carolina Wilmington 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 Wilmington for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,420	$6,926	N/A	0	5,562
2021	$4,420	$6,926	N/A	0	4,788
2020	$4,107	$6,790	N/A	0	3,752
2019	$4,026	$6,660	N/A	0	4,147
2018	$3,830	$6,660	N/A	0	4,147
2017	$3,610	$5,879	N/A	0	4,147
2016	$3,760	$5,706	N/A	21	4,147

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of North Carolina Wilmington 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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