Paying for North Carolina Central University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$6,542 -0.86%	$19,578 -0.29%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$7,480 -0.76%	$20,788 -0.27%

The 2024 tuition & fees of North Carolina Central University (North Carolina Central) are $6,542 for North Carolina residents and $19,578 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee is the same as last year (2023) at North Carolina Central.

90% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $12,910. It could cover 65.94% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $13,878 for North Carolina residents and $26,914 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

North Carolina Central's 4-year tuition is $25,951 for North Carolina residents and $78,919 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $111,615 for North Carolina residents and $164,583 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 North Carolina Central University is $6,542 for North Carolina residents and $19,578 for out-of-state students. It has been decreased by -0.86% for North Carolina residents and decreased by -0.29% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($9,590) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of North Carolina Central is $6,485 for North Carolina residents and $19,521 for out-of-state students, a 0.3% decrease compared to 2024's rate.

North Carolina Central Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$6,599	$19,635	$17,903
2023-2024	$6,542	$19,578	$18,746
Change % 2023-2024	-0.86%	-0.29%	4.71%
2024-2025	$6,485	$19,521	$19,629

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $7,480 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $20,788. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($10,292) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at North Carolina Central is $7,423 for North Carolina residents and $20,731 for out-of-state students , a 0.3% decrease compared to 2024's rate.

North Carolina Central University has a law school and its tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $16,371 for in-state and $39,042 for out-of-state students. See the detailed law school tuition at North Carolina Central University School of Law page.

North Carolina Central Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$7,537	$20,845	$17,903
2023-2024	$7,480	$20,788	$18,746
Change % 2023-2024	-0.76%	-0.27%	4.71%
2024-2025	$7,423	$20,731	$19,629

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 North Carolina Central. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $156 for North Carolina residents and $699 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $263 for North Carolina residents and $1,003 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$155	$699
	2023-2024	$156	$699
	2024-2025	$157	$699
Graduate	2022-2023	$308	$1,048
	2023-2024	$263	$1,003
	2024-2025	$225	$960

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $18,746 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 4.71% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs decreased by 5.74% compared to the previous year.

The North Carolina Central's 2024 on-campus COA is $26,788 for state residents and $39,824 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $25,295 for state residents and $38,331 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At North Carolina Central
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$6,542
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$19,578
Room & Board	$14,760	$13,267
Personal Expenses	$3,986	$3,986
Books & Supplies	$1,500
COA (In-State)	$26,788	$25,295
COA (Out-of-State)	$39,824	$38,331

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.

North Carolina Central Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at North Carolina Central?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at North Carolina Central is $25,951 for North Carolina residents and $78,919 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at North Carolina Central University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

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.

North Carolina Central 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$6,520	$6,499	$6,477	$6,455	$25,951
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$19,639	$19,699	$19,760	$19,821	$78,919
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$6,499	$6,477	$6,455	$6,434	$25,865
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$19,699	$19,760	$19,821	$19,882	$79,163
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$6,477	$6,455	$6,434	$6,413	$25,779
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$19,760	$19,821	$19,882	$19,944	$79,407
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$6,455	$6,434	$6,413	$6,391	$25,693
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$19,821	$19,882	$19,944	$20,005	$79,653
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$6,434	$6,413	$6,391	$6,370	$25,608
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$19,882	$19,944	$20,005	$20,067	$79,899

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 $111,615 for North Carolina residents and $164,583 for out-of-state students.

North Carolina Central 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$27,223	$27,669	$28,127	$28,596	$111,615
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$40,341	$40,870	$41,410	$41,962	$164,583
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$27,669	$28,127	$28,596	$29,078	$113,470
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$40,870	$41,410	$41,962	$42,526	$166,768
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$28,127	$28,596	$29,078	$29,572	$115,372
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$41,410	$41,962	$42,526	$43,103	$169,001
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$28,596	$29,078	$29,572	$30,078	$117,324
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$41,962	$42,526	$43,103	$43,692	$171,283
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$29,078	$29,572	$30,078	$30,597	$119,325
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$42,526	$43,103	$43,692	$44,295	$173,616

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 90% 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 $59,975 for North Carolina residents and $112,943 for out-of-state students.

North Carolina Central 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$14,313	$14,759	$15,217	$15,686	$59,975
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$27,431	$27,960	$28,500	$29,052	$112,943
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$14,759	$15,217	$15,686	$16,168	$61,830
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$27,960	$28,500	$29,052	$29,616	$115,128
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$15,217	$15,686	$16,168	$16,662	$63,732
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$28,500	$29,052	$29,616	$30,193	$117,361
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$15,686	$16,168	$16,662	$17,168	$65,684
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$29,052	$29,616	$30,193	$30,782	$119,643
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$16,168	$16,662	$17,168	$17,687	$67,685
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$29,616	$30,193	$30,782	$31,385	$121,976

	In-State	Out-of-State
North Carolina Central University	$6,542	$19,578
South Carolina State University	$11,060	$21,750
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University	$5,785	$17,725
Delaware State University	$10,314	$20,250
Bethune-Cookman University	$14,794
Coppin State University	$7,001	$13,789