by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Charlotte ran $7,239 each year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $22,492. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
The fees portion of those totals added up to $3,427 in-state and $3,427 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,812 | $19,065 |
| Fees | $3,427 | $3,427 |
| Total | $7,239 | $22,492 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What will University of North Carolina at Charlotte cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For some context, here is how University of North Carolina at Charlotte tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In NC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, University of North Carolina at Charlotte is about average on cost.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Financial Aid page for details.
Take a look at how tuition at University of North Carolina at Charlotte has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,812 | $17,246 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,812 | $17,936 |
| One Year Ago | $3,812 | $18,474 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,812 | $19,065 |
This chart shows the way tuition at UNC Charlotte has changed across the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition rose 3.2%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $23,211 for the upcoming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 0.24%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $7,256. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 2.94%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $23,152.
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 | $7,256 | $23,152 |
| In 2 Years | $7,273 | $23,831 |
| In 3 Years | $7,290 | $24,530 |
| In 4 Years | $7,307 | $25,250 |
| In 5 Years | $7,324 | $25,991 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $96,763, or close to $29,126 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For details on financial aid availability at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, go to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Financial Aid page.
