by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University at Raleigh amounted to $8,799 for the year. For students from out of state the figure was $32,847. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of that total, required fees amounted to $2,264 in-state and $2,264 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $30,583 |
| Fees | $2,264 | $2,264 |
| Total | $8,799 | $32,847 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much will North Carolina State University at Raleigh cost if you attend part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how North Carolina State University at Raleigh prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In NC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, North Carolina State University at Raleigh is relatively pricey.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the North Carolina State University at Raleigh Financial Aid page for more.
Below is how tuition at North Carolina State University at Raleigh has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,535 | $27,320 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,535 | $28,276 |
| One Year Ago | $6,535 | $29,407 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,535 | $30,583 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at NC State has trended over the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition rose 4.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $34,160 for the coming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by -1.22%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $8,691. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 3.16%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $33,886.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,691 | $33,886 |
| In 2 Years | $8,584 | $34,958 |
| In 3 Years | $8,479 | $36,064 |
| In 4 Years | $8,375 | $37,205 |
| In 5 Years | $8,272 | $38,382 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $142,113, versus roughly $34,129 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
To learn about financial aid at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, head to the North Carolina State University at Raleigh Financial Aid page.
