by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for North Carolina State University, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. If you're looking for specific information on NC State costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at North Carolina State University for the 2020-2021 academic year was $29,916 for undergraduates. If you were a North Carolina resident, the yearly charges were $9,131.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $27,320 | $2,596 | $29,916 |
| In-State | $6,535 | $2,596 | $9,131 |
North Carolina State University tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does North Carolina State University cost for part-time students?
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Nationwide, out-of-state students pay, on average, $19,933 per year in tuition and fees to attend college. At $29,916 a year, the average out-of-state tuition at North Carolina State University was high when compared to the national average.
In-state undergrads in North Carolina pay an average of $16,784 for tuition and fees. NC State only charges $9,131 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
If you want to know how NC State compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Southeast | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: North Carolina State University Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of 0.11% for the past five years, North Carolina residents could expect to pay $9,151 this year if the percentage growth remains the same.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at NC State to be $18,312, and $36,665 for four years.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 1.70%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $30,944 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
This would result in a total cost of $62,415 for two years and $126,974 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at NC State.
Take note of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing yearlyl. At a log of colleges students will end up paying more for their final year of school than they did for their first.
Discover answers to your finance concerns in the tuition & fees FAQ.