Paying for University of North Carolina at Charlotte

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$7,214	$21,876 2.52%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$7,869 1.68%	$22,438 2.53%

The 2024 tuition & fees of University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte) are $7,214 for North Carolina residents and $21,876 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

51% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $7,577. It could cover 34.64% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $17,095 for North Carolina residents and $31,757 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

UNC Charlotte's 4-year tuition is $29,152 for North Carolina residents and $90,921 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $98,141 for North Carolina residents and $159,910 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of North Carolina at Charlotte is $7,214 for North Carolina residents and $21,876 for out-of-state students. It has been stayed same for North Carolina residents and increased by 2.52% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($10,754) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of UNC Charlotte is $7,214 for North Carolina residents and $22,428 for out-of-state students, a 2.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.

UNC Charlotte Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$7,214	$21,338	$15,446
2023-2024	$7,214	$21,876	$16,508
Change % 2023-2024	0.00%	2.52%	6.88%
2024-2025	$7,214	$22,428	$17,643

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $7,869 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $22,438. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($11,528) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at UNC Charlotte is $8,001 for North Carolina residents and $23,006 for out-of-state students , a 2.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.

UNC Charlotte Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$7,739	$21,884	$15,446
2023-2024	$7,869	$22,438	$16,508
Change % 2023-2024	1.68%	2.53%	6.88%
2024-2025	$8,001	$23,006	$17,643

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at UNC Charlotte. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $159 for North Carolina residents and $770 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $248 for North Carolina residents and $1,058 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$159	$747
	2023-2024	$159	$770
	2024-2025	$159	$794
Graduate	2022-2023	$241	$1,027
	2023-2024	$248	$1,058
	2024-2025	$255	$1,090

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $16,508 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 6.88% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 7.14% compared to the previous year.

The UNC Charlotte's 2024 on-campus COA is $24,672 for state residents and $39,334 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $24,672 for state residents and $39,334 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At UNC Charlotte
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$7,214
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$21,876
Room & Board	$13,864	$13,864
Personal Expenses	$2,644	$2,644
Books & Supplies	$950
COA (In-State)	$24,672	$24,672
COA (Out-of-State)	$39,334	$39,334

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UNC Charlotte?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UNC Charlotte is $29,152 for North Carolina residents and $90,921 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

UNC Charlotte 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$7,244	$7,273	$7,303	$7,333	$29,152
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$22,213	$22,554	$22,901	$23,253	$90,921
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$7,273	$7,303	$7,333	$7,363	$29,271
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$22,554	$22,901	$23,253	$23,611	$92,320
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$7,303	$7,333	$7,363	$7,393	$29,391
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$22,901	$23,253	$23,611	$23,974	$93,740
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$7,333	$7,363	$7,393	$7,423	$29,511
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$23,253	$23,611	$23,974	$24,343	$95,182
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$7,363	$7,393	$7,423	$7,453	$29,632
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$23,611	$23,974	$24,343	$24,717	$96,646

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $98,141 for North Carolina residents and $159,910 for out-of-state students.

UNC Charlotte 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$24,612	$24,557	$24,572	$24,587	$98,141
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$39,581	$39,838	$40,106	$40,385	$159,910
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$24,557	$24,508	$24,523	$24,538	$97,955
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$39,838	$40,106	$40,385	$40,674	$161,004
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$24,508	$24,465	$24,480	$24,495	$97,789
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$40,106	$40,385	$40,674	$40,972	$162,138
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$24,465	$24,426	$24,441	$24,456	$97,642
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$40,385	$40,674	$40,972	$41,281	$163,312
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$24,426	$24,391	$24,406	$24,422	$97,511
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$40,674	$40,972	$41,281	$41,598	$164,525

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 51% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $67,833 for North Carolina residents and $129,602 for out-of-state students.

UNC Charlotte 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$17,035	$16,980	$16,995	$17,010	$67,833
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$32,004	$32,261	$32,529	$32,808	$129,602
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$16,980	$16,931	$16,946	$16,961	$67,647
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$32,261	$32,529	$32,808	$33,097	$130,696
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$16,931	$16,888	$16,903	$16,918	$67,481
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$32,529	$32,808	$33,097	$33,395	$131,830
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$16,888	$16,849	$16,864	$16,879	$67,334
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$32,808	$33,097	$33,395	$33,704	$133,004
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$16,849	$16,814	$16,829	$16,845	$67,203
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$33,097	$33,395	$33,704	$34,021	$134,217

	In-State	Out-of-State
University of North Carolina at Charlotte	$7,214	$21,876
Louisiana Tech University	$10,125	$16,866
The University of Texas at San Antonio	$9,279	$22,217
University of Alabama at Birmingham	$8,832	$21,864
The University of Texas at El Paso	$9,544	$25,512
Western Kentucky University	$11,436	$27,000