Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

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Tuition & Required Fees for Undergraduates

Tuition and fees listed cover the entire 2024-25 school year and will be billed over two semesters, Fall and Spring. The billing schedule for the Fall and Spring semesters is as follows:

Fall Semester:

  • Bills will be posted in TouchNet on or before Friday, July 5, 2024.
  • Payment for Fall semester bills will be due on August 1, 2024.

Spring Semester:

  • Bills will be posted in TouchNet on or before Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
  • Payment for Spring semester bills will be due on January 2, 2025.

By adhering to the multi-year billing calendar and ensuring transparency regarding charges, UNCSA aims to facilitate smooth financial planning for students and their families throughout the academic year. UNCSA does not require any additional charges associated with the verification of student identity. Learn more about the Fixed Tuition Program.

Note: Tuition and fees are subject to change and may increase each year depending on the NC Legislature budget bill.

Tuition Rates (Fall & Spring)
Undergraduate In-State 2017-present $6,497
Undergraduate Out-of-State $24,231
Room & Board Plans (Fall & Spring)
Artist Village (Double Occupancy) $8,400
Artist Village (Single Occupancy) $9,660
Center Stage Apartment (Double Occupancy)  $8,906
Center Stage Apartment (Quad Occupancy) $7,074
All Access Meal Plan $4,817.14
175 Meal Plan  $3,349.10
General Fees (all)
Health & Wellness Fees (Fall & Spring)  $908
Health Center $617 
Counseling Services $291
Activity Fees  $770
College Activity $711
Mail Center $59
Educational & Technology (Fall & Spring) $771
Campus Security Fee (Fall & Spring) $60
Insurance (Fall & Spring)
Mandatory Major Health Insurance — unless waiver is submitted online each semester (before deadline) at Blue Cross Blue Shield. Waiver not applicable to foreign students. $2,784.80
School Special Fees (applicable by art schools) (Fall & Spring)
School of Dance Students $420
School of Design & Production Students $412
School of Drama $240
School of Filmmaking $1,520
School of Music $695
Special Fees (all)
University-wide Production Fee (Fall & Spring) $264
One Card $60
Application Fees
Application Fee - Domestic $95
Application Fee - Foreign $130
Miscellaneous Fees
Transportation (Fall & Spring) $130
Parking Decal $80
Transcript Fee $7
Returned Check Fee $25
Orientation  
New Student $82
Continuing Student $16
One Card  
Lost/Temporary ID Card, if needed $25
Replacement One Card, if needed $15
One Card Trade-In, if needed $5
Graduation  
Graduation Fee (seniors only) $75
Replacement Diploma $50

Additional Estimated Costs of Attendance**
In addition to billable school costs, students may incur other expenses to live and go to school for the academic year.

**Based on 2024-2025 Costs of Attendance for Financial Aid Purposes 

 

Books and Supplies Allowance (estimated) $1,500
Food Allowance (estimated)

In-state commuter (living in parent's home)
In-state on/off-campus



$1,415
$4,817

Housing Allowance (estimated)

In-state commuter (living in parent's home)
In-state on/off-campus



$1,530
$8,700

Transportation Allowance (estimated)

Out-of-state
In-state, on-campus or off-campus in student's own apartment
In-state, commuting from parent's home



$1,950
$975
$790

Miscellaneous Personal Expenses Allowance (estimated)

Living on-campus or off-campus in student's own apartment

In-state, commuting from parent's home



$1,775
$600

Student Loan Fees (estimated average)

$68