Paying for University of North Carolina Wilmington

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$7,317 1.09%	$22,985 5.16%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$7,853 4.51%	$23,029 5.16%

The 2024 tuition & fees of University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) are $7,317 for North Carolina residents and $22,985 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. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at UNCW.

50% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $6,644. It could cover 28.91% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $20,386 for North Carolina residents and $36,054 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

UNCW's 4-year tuition is $29,610 for North Carolina residents and $96,371 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $111,242 for North Carolina residents and $178,003 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 Wilmington is $7,317 for North Carolina residents and $22,985 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 1.09% for North Carolina residents and increased by 5.16% 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 UNCW is $7,397 for North Carolina residents and $24,170 for out-of-state students, a 5.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.

UNCW Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$7,238	$21,858	$18,098
2023-2024	$7,317	$22,985	$18,583
Change % 2023-2024	1.09%	5.16%	2.68%
2024-2025	$7,397	$24,170	$19,081

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $7,853 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $23,029. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($11,528) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at UNCW is $8,207 for North Carolina residents and $24,217 for out-of-state students , a 5.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.

UNCW Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$7,514	$21,899	$18,098
2023-2024	$7,853	$23,029	$18,583
Change % 2023-2024	4.51%	5.16%	2.68%
2024-2025	$8,207	$24,217	$19,081

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 UNCW. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $185 for North Carolina residents and $838 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $277 for North Carolina residents and $1,120 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$185	$794
	2023-2024	$185	$838
	2024-2025	$185	$884
Graduate	2022-2023	$262	$1,061
	2023-2024	$277	$1,120
	2024-2025	$293	$1,182

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $18,583. The Living costs increased by 2.68% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The UNCW's 2024 on-campus COA is $27,030 for state residents and $42,698 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $27,030 for state residents and $42,698 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At UNCW
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$7,317
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$22,985
Room & Board	$12,605	$12,605
Personal Expenses	$5,978	$5,978
Books & Supplies	$1,130
COA (In-State)	$27,030	$27,030
COA (Out-of-State)	$42,698	$42,698

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 UNCW?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UNCW is $29,610 for North Carolina residents and $96,371 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.

UNCW 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$7,351	$7,385	$7,419	$7,454	$29,610
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$23,420	$23,863	$24,314	$24,774	$96,371
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$7,385	$7,419	$7,454	$7,489	$29,747
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$23,863	$24,314	$24,774	$25,243	$98,193
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$7,419	$7,454	$7,489	$7,523	$29,885
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$24,314	$24,774	$25,243	$25,720	$100,051
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$7,454	$7,489	$7,523	$7,558	$30,024
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$24,774	$25,243	$25,720	$26,206	$101,943
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$7,489	$7,523	$7,558	$7,593	$30,164
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$25,243	$25,720	$26,206	$26,702	$103,871

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 $111,242 for North Carolina residents and $178,003 for out-of-state students.

UNCW 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$27,338	$27,650	$27,967	$28,287	$111,242
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$43,407	$44,128	$44,861	$45,607	$178,003
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$27,650	$27,967	$28,287	$28,613	$112,517
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$44,128	$44,861	$45,607	$46,367	$180,963
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$27,967	$28,287	$28,613	$28,942	$113,809
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$44,861	$45,607	$46,367	$47,139	$183,974
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$28,287	$28,613	$28,942	$29,276	$115,119
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$45,607	$46,367	$47,139	$47,924	$187,037
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$28,613	$28,942	$29,276	$29,615	$116,446
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$46,367	$47,139	$47,924	$48,724	$190,153

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 50% 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 $84,666 for North Carolina residents and $151,427 for out-of-state students.

UNCW 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$20,694	$21,006	$21,323	$21,643	$84,666
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$36,763	$37,484	$38,217	$38,963	$151,427
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$21,006	$21,323	$21,643	$21,969	$85,941
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$37,484	$38,217	$38,963	$39,723	$154,387
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$21,323	$21,643	$21,969	$22,298	$87,233
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$38,217	$38,963	$39,723	$40,495	$157,398
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$21,643	$21,969	$22,298	$22,632	$88,543
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$38,963	$39,723	$40,495	$41,280	$160,461
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$21,969	$22,298	$22,632	$22,971	$89,870
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$39,723	$40,495	$41,280	$42,080	$163,577

	In-State	Out-of-State
University of North Carolina Wilmington	$7,317	$22,985
James Madison University	$13,576	$30,790
Towson University	$11,306	$28,326
Hofstra University	$55,450
Northeastern University	$63,141
Elon University	$44,536