For the academic year 2023-2024, NCSU's tuition & fees is $8,895 for state residents and $31,767 for out-of-state students. Compared to similar schools, its NCSU's tuition is somewhat low. The average tuition of the schools is $13,223 for in-state and $42,209 for out-of-state students.
The average tuition of similar schools to NCSU is higher than 4-year colleges' average, which is $8,884 for in-state and $25,111 for out-of-state students in 2024.
Wake Forest University has the most expensive tuition & fees of $64,758 and Florida State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $21,683 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to NCSU is as follows:
The following table compares 2024 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between NCSU and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL | $6,517 | $21,683 | $218 | $724 | $1,000 | $12,740 | $12,660 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology-Main CampusAtlanta, GA | $11,764 | $32,876 | $427 | $1,307 | $800 | $12,760 | $12,760 |
| University of Notre DameNotre Dame, IN | $62,693 | $2,591 | $1,250 | $17,378 | $17,378 | ||
| University of LouisvilleLouisville, KY | $12,828 | $29,174 | $527 | $1,208 | $1,274 | $11,690 | $11,124 |
| Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NY | $63,061 | $2,669 | $1,690 | $18,444 | $18,444 | ||
| North Carolina State University at RaleighRaleigh, NC | $8,895 | $31,767 | $272 | $1,225 | $869 | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| Wake Forest UniversityWinston-Salem, NC | $64,758 | $2,650 | $1,630 | $17,848 | $17,848 | ||
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh CampusPittsburgh, PA | $21,524 | $39,890 | $839 | $1,605 | $584 | $13,420 | $13,978 |
| Clemson UniversityClemson, SC | $15,554 | $39,498 | $654 | $1,695 | $1,436 | $12,872 | $12,872 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBlacksburg, VA | $15,478 | $36,694 | $529 | $1,388 | $2,620 | $14,888 | $12,578 |
| Average | $13,223 | $42,209 | $495 | $1,706 | $1,315 | $14,576 | $14,336 |