by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what University of North Carolina at Wilmington charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. You can jump to any of the following sections in our UNCW cost report:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Wilmington for the 2020-2021 academic year was $21,303 for undergraduates. Those who hail from the state of North Carolina get a discount and only needed to pay $7,238 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $18,508 | $2,795 | $21,303 |
| In-State | $4,443 | $2,795 | $7,238 |
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.
How much does University of North Carolina at Wilmington cost for part-time students?
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The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. With yearly tuition and fees charges running about $21,303 for out-of-state undergrads, University of North Carolina at Wilmington is relatively expensive when compared to other schools in the country.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. Undergraduates who hail from North Carolina pay an average of $7,238 a year to attend UNCW, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
If you want to know how UNCW 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 |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: University of North Carolina at Wilmington Financial Aid.
In-state UNCW tuition and fees grew with an average annual rate of 0.69% over the past five years. North Carolina residents may pay an estimated $7,338 this school year.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at UNCW would be $14,726, and $29,656 for four years.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 0.23% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $21,402 if the percentage increases stay the same.
This means an estimated $42,853 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at UNCW, and $85,904 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at UNCW.
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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