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Can You Afford North Carolina State University?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at NC State’s financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

Attendance Costs in 2020 - 2021 Varied Between $7,949 & $44,674

Worried about paying the full cost of $44,674 to attend North Carolina State University? That number can be deceiving, as the net amount most students will pay varies significantly.

For students living in North Carolina, the university offers a discount of 68.9% off tuition and fees. Also, 51.2% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $10,351. Students from low-income families receive an average of $16,606 in aid during their first year.

Cost for Residents of North Carolina (no aid)

Tuition and fees$9,101
+ Room and board$11,602
+ Other expenses$3,852
Total cost$24,555
Affordability Score (55 out of 100)
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Net Price for Residents of North Carolina (with average aid)

Total cost$24,555
- Grants and scholarships$10,351
Net price$14,204
Affordability Score (72 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Residents of North Carolina

Total cost$24,555
- Grants and scholarships$16,606
Net price$7,949
Affordability Score (92 out of 100)
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Cost for Non-Residents (no aid)

Tuition and fees$29,220
+ Room and board$11,602
+ Other expenses$3,852
Total cost$44,674
Affordability Score (24 out of 100)
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Net Price for Non-Residents (with average aid)

Total cost$44,674
- Grants and scholarships$10,351
Net price$34,323
Affordability Score (13 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Non-Resident Undergraduates

Total cost$44,674
- Grants and scholarships$16,606
Net price$28,068
Affordability Score (17 out of 100)
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at NC State.

Projected Costs Between $36,348 and $280,179 For a Four Year Degree. Between $17,484 and $135,042 For a Two Year Degree.

It can be a bit scary to look at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of a multi-year degree, however, doing so will help you better understand the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus, in-state students to attend North Carolina State University in 2020 - 2021 was $24,555. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 2.4% each year.

If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $25,728 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $27,593, for a bachelor degree candidate ($26,335 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $106,611 over the course of four years ($52,063 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

The cost for out-of-state students is more, with an overall expected four-year cost of $202,887 based on a yearly growth rate of 3.7%. The expected two-year cost is $97,789.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at North Carolina State University

Cost With Interest for Residents of North Carolina

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*2.1%2.4%
Freshman year$8,576$14,816$25,728
Senior year$8,908$15,131$26,335
Total 2-year net price$17,484$29,947$52,063
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$6,661$11,409$19,834
Total monthly payment$201$345$599
Total amount paid$24,145$41,355$71,896
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*2.1%2.4%
Freshman year$8,576$14,816$25,728
Senior year$9,611$15,783$27,593
Total 4-year net price$36,348$61,183$106,611
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$13,847$23,308$40,615
Total monthly payment$418$704$1,227
Total amount paid$50,195$84,491$147,226

Cost With Interest for Out-Of-State Residents

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*4.5%3.7%
Freshman year$32,087$37,460$48,013
Senior year$34,307$39,135$49,775
Total 2-year net price$66,394$76,595$97,789
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$25,294$29,180$37,254
Total monthly payment$764$881$1,125
Total amount paid$91,688$105,774$135,042
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*4.5%3.7%
Freshman year$32,087$37,460$48,013
Senior year$39,220$42,711$53,496
Total 4-year net price$142,296$160,190$202,887
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$54,209$61,026$77,292
Total monthly payment$1,638$1,843$2,335
Total amount paid$196,505$221,216$280,179

Visit net price and financial aid to learn more about the total cost of attending North Carolina State University.

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