by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill stood at $8,994 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $41,203. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of those figures, the required fees were $1,975 in-state and $1,975 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,019 | $39,228 |
| Fees | $1,975 | $1,975 |
| Total | $8,994 | $41,203 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The totals here are the list price.
What does University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill charge part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For perspective, here is how University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In NC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill sits above the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Financial Aid page to learn more.
The table below shows how tuition at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,019 | $34,882 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,019 | $35,580 |
| One Year Ago | $7,019 | $37,360 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,019 | $39,228 |
The chart here shows how tuition at UNC Chapel Hill has trended over the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition climbed 5.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $43,263 for the coming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
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Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by -0.13%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $8,982. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 3.76%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $42,753.
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 | $8,982 | $42,753 |
| In 2 Years | $8,970 | $44,361 |
| In 3 Years | $8,958 | $46,030 |
| In 4 Years | $8,946 | $47,762 |
| In 5 Years | $8,934 | $49,559 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $180,906, or about $35,856 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
To learn about financial aid at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, see the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Financial Aid page.
