How much has Carolina's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 69.53% from 2016 ($20,174), where Carolina's current cost is $34,200. In 2024, the COA is increased by 6.05% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $9,650 (2016) to $16,000 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 80.79% over the past 10 years. The graduate school tuition & fees has raised from $6,140 (year 2016) to $11,500 (year 2024).

The 2024 tuition & fees have risen more than 5% this year (2024) at Carolina University.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Carolina University over the past 8 years. The COA has increased 69.53% for that period where the last year costs were $34,200. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 80.79% for the last 8 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $16,000. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Carolina University over last the 8 years.
YearUndergraduateGraduateChange By Year
2016-17$9,650$6,140-
2017-18$9,480$6,410 -1.76%
2018-19$9,920$6,810 4.64%
2019-20$11,900$7,110 19.96%
2020-21$14,280$8,230 20.00%
2021-22$14,400$8,410 0.84%
2022-23$15,050$13,950 4.51%
2023-24$16,000$11,500 6.31%
Carolina University Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $2,600, and it has increased 420.00% from the year 2016 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2016-17$500-
2017-18$500 0.00%
2018-19$1,000 100.00%
2019-20$1,400 40.00%
2020-21$1,000 -28.57%
2021-22$1,000 0.00%
2022-23$2,000 100.00%
2023-24$2,600 30.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 57.99% when a student lives on-campus facilities and 22.30% when living-off campus from the year 2016 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Carolina University.
YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2016-17$10,024$12,850-
2017-18$10,534$16,450 5.09%
2018-19$9,909$15,950 -5.93%
2019-20$10,100$14,000 1.93%
2020-21$11,700$17,850 15.84%
2021-22$12,100$13,420 3.42%
2022-23$15,200$15,020 25.62%
2023-24$15,600$14,920 2.63%
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