by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. If you're looking for specific information on UNC Chapel Hill costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for the 2020-2021 academic year was $36,891 for undergraduates. Those who hail from the state of North Carolina get a discount and only needed to pay $9,028 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $34,882 | $2,009 | $36,891 |
| In-State | $7,019 | $2,009 | $9,028 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
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The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. At $36,891 a year, the average out-of-state tuition at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was high when compared to the national average.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. In-state undergraduates at UNC Chapel Hill pay about $9,028 a year, which is significantly less than the countrywide average.
If you want to know how UNC Chapel Hill 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: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of 0.15% for the past five years, North Carolina residents could expect to pay $9,056 this year if the percentage growth remains the same.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at UNC Chapel Hill would be $18,125, and $36,305 for four years.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 1.61%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $38,090 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
This means an estimated $76,794 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill, and $156,084 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at UNC Chapel Hill.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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