by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University of North Carolina School of the Arts, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina School of the Arts were $9,477 for the year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $27,211. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of that total, required fees came to $2,980 in-state and $2,980 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,497 | $24,231 |
| Fees | $2,980 | $2,980 |
| Total | $9,477 | $27,211 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What does University of North Carolina School of the Arts cost per credit hour part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To see where that lands, here is how University of North Carolina School of the Arts tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In NC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, University of North Carolina School of the Arts sits close to the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the University of North Carolina School of the Arts Financial Aid page for more.
Below is how tuition at University of North Carolina School of the Arts has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,497 | $23,731 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,497 | $23,731 |
| One Year Ago | $6,497 | $24,231 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,497 | $24,231 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at UNCSA has shifted across recent years.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 0.32%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $9,506. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 0.74%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $27,411.
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 | $9,506 | $27,411 |
| In 2 Years | $9,536 | $27,613 |
| In 3 Years | $9,566 | $27,816 |
| In 4 Years | $9,596 | $28,021 |
| In 5 Years | $9,626 | $28,227 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $110,861, compared with about $38,204 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For a closer look at aid at University of North Carolina School of the Arts, head to the University of North Carolina School of the Arts Financial Aid page.
