by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at North Carolina Central University, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at North Carolina Central University came in at $6,699 annually. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $19,735. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of that total, required fees added up to $2,971 in-state and $2,971 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,728 | $16,764 |
| Fees | $2,971 | $2,971 |
| Total | $6,699 | $19,735 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What does North Carolina Central University cost per credit hour part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how North Carolina Central University 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 | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Relative to the national field, North Carolina Central University is about average on cost.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the North Carolina Central University Financial Aid page for details.
Tuition at North Carolina Central University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,728 | $16,435 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,728 | $16,764 |
| One Year Ago | $3,728 | $16,764 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,728 | $16,764 |
The following chart shows how tuition at North Carolina Central University has moved over recent reported years.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 0.29%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $6,718. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 0.66%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $19,865.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $6,718 | $19,865 |
| In 2 Years | $6,737 | $19,996 |
| In 3 Years | $6,756 | $20,127 |
| In 4 Years | $6,775 | $20,259 |
| In 5 Years | $6,794 | $20,392 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $80,247, or about $26,986 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
To learn about financial aid at North Carolina Central University, check out the North Carolina Central University Financial Aid page.
