UNC Charlotte 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,188

Cost of attendance at University of North Carolina at Charlotte 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

$20,622

Cost of attendance at University of North Carolina at Charlotte 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 Charlotte was $15,682. 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 Charlotte

UNC Charlotte net price calculator

$15,682

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 Charlotte 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	$15,682	$347 (2%)	$11,586	$12,650	$16,620	$20,952	$22,355
2021	$16,029	$829 (5%)	$12,751	$13,226	$16,938	$21,011	$22,783
2020	$15,200	$213 (1%)	$11,991	$12,223	$16,299	$19,973	$21,473
2019	$14,987	$176 (1%)	$11,476	$13,323	$17,310	$20,668	$21,763
2018	$14,811	$2,727 (23%)	$11,641	$12,361	$15,509	$19,444	$21,040
2017	$12,084	$3,323 (38%)	$10,373	$11,154	$14,090	$18,127	$19,422
2016	$8,761	$1,435 (14%)	$5,288	$6,973	$12,590	$16,602	$17,935
2015	$10,196	$310 (3%)	$8,307	$8,877	$11,476	$16,028	$17,720
2014	$10,506	--	$8,375	$9,231	$12,069	$16,277	$17,531

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of North Carolina at Charlotte'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	$23,716	$62	$7,188	$15,528	$1,000
2021	$23,654	$546 (2%)	$7,096	$15,308	$1,250
2020	$23,108	$1,085 (5%)	$6,905	$14,953	$1,250
2019	$22,023	$602 (3%)	$6,853	$13,920	$1,250
2018	$21,421	$139	$6,832	$13,389	$1,200
2017	$21,282	$189	$6,763	$13,319	$1,200
2016	$21,471	$2,461 (13%)	$6,532	$13,739	$1,200
2015	$19,010	$107	$6,277	$11,533	$1,200
2014	$18,903	$403 (2%)	$6,107	$11,596	$1,200
2013	$18,500	--	$5,873	$11,427	$1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Does UNC Charlotte provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 5,983 dormitories available to its students at $7,322 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at UNC Charlotte is $814 per month.
Does UNC Charlotte provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at UNC Charlotte 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?: UNC Charlotte estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, UNC Charlotte 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: $2,633

If living off-campus, with family: $2,534

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,633
How much is UNC Charlotte application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $75 and $75 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: UNC Charlotte offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of North Carolina at Charlotte cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$150	$241
For out-of-state students	$718	$987

Housing and Meal

University of North Carolina at Charlotte 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 Charlotte for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,420	$7,322	N/A	0	5,983
2021	$3,603	$7,430	N/A	0	6,039
2020	$4,750	$6,560	N/A	0	6,039
2019	$4,730	$6,370	N/A	0	6,299
2018	$4,630	$6,150	N/A	99	6,127
2017	$4,560	$5,910	N/A	99	5,691
2016	$4,560	$5,660	N/A	0	5,500

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of North Carolina at Charlotte 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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