Paying for University of North Carolina School of the Arts

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$9,477 0.95%	$27,211 2.21%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$12,676 4.87%	$27,379 2.20%

The 2024 tuition & fees of University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) are $9,477 for North Carolina residents and $27,211 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $20,316 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

67% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $11,650. It could cover 42.81% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $15,386 for North Carolina residents and $33,120 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

UNCSA's 4-year tuition is $38,206 for North Carolina residents and $112,159 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $119,843 for North Carolina residents and $193,795 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 School of the Arts is $9,477 for North Carolina residents and $27,211 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 0.95% for North Carolina residents and increased by 2.21% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($8,177) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $20,316.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of UNCSA is $9,567 for North Carolina residents and $27,813 for out-of-state students, a 2.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.

UNCSA Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$9,388	$26,622	$15,512
2023-2024	$9,477	$27,211	$16,119
Change % 2023-2024	0.95%	2.21%	3.91%
2024-2025	$9,567	$27,813	$16,750

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $12,676 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $27,379. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($13,732) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $18,633.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at UNCSA is $13,294 for North Carolina residents and $27,981 for out-of-state students , a 2.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.

UNCSA Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$12,087	$26,790	$15,512
2023-2024	$12,676	$27,379	$16,119
Change % 2023-2024	4.87%	2.20%	3.91%
2024-2025	$13,294	$27,981	$16,750

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 UNCSA. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $271 for North Carolina residents and $1,010 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $539 for North Carolina residents and $1,356 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$271	$989
	2023-2024	$271	$1,010
	2024-2025	$271	$1,031
Graduate	2022-2023	$511	$1,328
	2023-2024	$539	$1,356
	2024-2025	$569	$1,385

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $16,119. The Living costs increased by 3.91% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The UNCSA's 2024 on-campus COA is $27,036 for state residents and $44,770 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $27,036 for state residents and $44,770 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At UNCSA
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$9,477
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$27,211
Room & Board	$13,410	$13,410
Personal Expenses	$2,709	$2,709
Books & Supplies	$1,440
COA (In-State)	$27,036	$27,036
COA (Out-of-State)	$44,770	$44,770

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 UNCSA?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UNCSA is $38,206 for North Carolina residents and $112,159 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at University of North Carolina School of the Arts 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.

UNCSA 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$9,507	$9,537	$9,567	$9,597	$38,206
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$27,539	$27,870	$28,205	$28,545	$112,159
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$9,537	$9,567	$9,597	$9,627	$38,326
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$27,870	$28,205	$28,545	$28,888	$113,509
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$9,567	$9,597	$9,627	$9,657	$38,447
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$28,205	$28,545	$28,888	$29,236	$114,875
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$9,597	$9,627	$9,657	$9,687	$38,567
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$28,545	$28,888	$29,236	$29,588	$116,257
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$9,627	$9,657	$9,687	$9,718	$38,688
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$28,888	$29,236	$29,588	$29,944	$117,656

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 $119,843 for North Carolina residents and $193,795 for out-of-state students.

UNCSA 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$28,136	$29,303	$30,513	$31,800	$119,843
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$46,168	$47,637	$49,182	$50,809	$193,795
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$29,303	$30,543	$31,830	$33,197	$124,966
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$47,637	$49,182	$50,809	$52,521	$200,148
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$30,543	$31,860	$33,228	$34,682	$130,408
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$49,182	$50,809	$52,521	$54,324	$206,836
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$31,860	$33,259	$34,713	$36,259	$136,188
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$50,809	$52,521	$54,324	$56,224	$213,878
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$33,259	$34,745	$36,291	$37,935	$142,328
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$52,521	$54,324	$56,224	$58,227	$221,296

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 67% 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 $73,243 for North Carolina residents and $147,195 for out-of-state students.

UNCSA 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$16,486	$17,653	$18,863	$20,150	$73,243
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$34,518	$35,987	$37,532	$39,159	$147,195
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$17,653	$18,893	$20,180	$21,547	$78,366
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$35,987	$37,532	$39,159	$40,871	$153,548
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$18,893	$20,210	$21,578	$23,032	$83,808
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$37,532	$39,159	$40,871	$42,674	$160,236
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$20,210	$21,609	$23,063	$24,609	$89,588
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$39,159	$40,871	$42,674	$44,574	$167,278
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$21,609	$23,095	$24,641	$26,285	$95,728
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$40,871	$42,674	$44,574	$46,577	$174,696

	In-State	Out-of-State
University of North Carolina School of the Arts	$9,477	$27,211
North Carolina State University at Raleigh	$8,895	$31,767
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	$8,989	$39,330
University of North Carolina at Charlotte	$7,214	$21,876
East Carolina University	$7,361	$23,638
Appalachian State University	$7,541	$24,537