NCCU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,644

Cost of attendance at North Carolina Central University in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,351

Cost of attendance at North Carolina Central University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at North Carolina Central University was $14,496. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at NCCU

NCCU net price calculator

$14,496

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in North Carolina and nationwide.

North Carolina's average	$12,201
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of NCCU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$14,496	$1,172 (9%)	$13,186	$14,381	$18,435	$21,837	$23,364
2021	$13,324	$431 (3%)	$12,249	$13,718	$17,208	$21,829	$22,517
2020	$13,755	$1,285 (10%)	$12,882	$13,848	$18,263	$21,117	$21,933
2019	$12,470	$217 (2%)	$11,390	$12,563	$15,878	$19,492	$20,600
2018	$12,687	$1,852 (17%)	$11,864	$12,784	$15,887	$19,352	$20,971
2017	$10,835	$1,042 (11%)	$9,710	$10,999	$14,595	$17,884	$18,758
2016	$9,793	$92	$8,968	$10,034	$13,644	$16,372	$16,497
2015	$9,701	$67	$8,678	$10,410	$13,585	$16,575	$16,769
2014	$9,634	--	$8,699	$9,879	$13,076	$16,639	$16,856

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of North Carolina Central University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$25,493	$45	$6,644	$17,349	$1,500
2021	$25,448	$582 (2%)	$6,629	$17,319	$1,500
2020	$24,866	$47	$6,534	$16,832	$1,500
2019	$24,819	$2,221 (10%)	$6,464	$16,855	$1,500
2018	$22,598	$663 (3%)	$6,399	$14,699	$1,500
2017	$21,935	$1,537 (8%)	$6,132	$14,303	$1,500
2016	$20,398	$1,130 (6%)	$5,755	$13,143	$1,500
2015	$19,268	$321 (2%)	$5,526	$12,242	$1,500
2014	$18,947	$551 (3%)	$5,526	$11,921	$1,500
2013	$18,396	--	$5,200	$11,696	$1,500

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does NCCU provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 3,329 dormitories available to its students at $6,556 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at NCCU is $728 per month.
Does NCCU provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at NCCU for one academic year is $4,484, which works out to $498 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: NCCU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,500.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, NCCU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $6,272

If living off-campus, with family: $6,605

If living off-campus, not with family: $6,605
How much is NCCU application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $50 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: NCCU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Tuition payment plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

North Carolina Central University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$115	$263
For out-of-state students	$685	$983

Housing and Meal

North Carolina Central University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at North Carolina Central University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,484	$6,556	N/A	21	3,329
2021	$4,349	$6,556	N/A	21	3,496
2020	$3,862	$6,365	N/A	21	2,901
2019	$3,862	$4,944	N/A	21	2,901
2018	$3,752	$4,800	N/A	21	2,828
2017	$3,608	$4,663	N/A	21	2,828
2016	$3,502	$4,663	N/A	21	2,828

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by North Carolina Central University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Offered
Tuition payment plan

Not Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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