Use of Tuition Statement
2023-2024
All need-based financial aid shown above is supported solely through tuition receipts.
- Academic & Institutional Support – funds academic and operational administration including University leadership and business functions such as finance, human resources and legal services
- Instruction – primarily faculty salaries and benefits, supports all aspects of the direct academic mission of the University
- Need-Based Financial Aid – provides tuition-related aid to students with a demonstrated financial need
- Student Services – encompasses the student-related administrative needs of the University including admissions, registrar, academic counseling and career counseling
- Operation & Maintenance (O&M) of Plant and Other Expenses – contributes to the operation and maintenance of the physical plant, utilities and IT infrastructure
| Classification | Resident | Non-Resident | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition Regular Term Full-Time Tuition |
$7,019.00 | $37,360.00 | Annual full-time tuition rate | |
| General Fees | ||||
| Athletics | $279.00 | $279.00 | Funds intercollegiate athletics, including salaries and team operations. | |
| Educational & Technology | $442.30 | $442.30 | Funds specialized instructional supplies and services for scientific and information technology equipment. | |
| Health Services | $410.16 | $410.16 | Funds medical services for students, including the salaries, maintenance and operation of student health centers. | |
| Student Activities | $394.18 | $394.18 | Funds non-academic student services (student unions, intramural facilities, student organizations, newspapers, yearbooks, and entertainment programs). | |
| Campus Security Fee | $60.00 | $60.00 | Funds campus safety and security initiatives, including salaries, training, and operations. | |
| Debt Service | $146.86 | $146.86 | Funds the principal and interest for capital projects. Examples for UNC-Chapel Hill include the Rams Head Recreation Center, Student Dining, Student Union, and IM fields. | |
| Total Fees | $1,732.50 | $1,732.50 | ||
| Total Tuition and Fees | $8,751.50 | $39,092.50 | ||
Beginning in August 2017, resident undergraduate tuition is frozen for students who remain continuously enrolled for eight semesters.
In the year ended June 30, 2023, UNC-Chapel Hill received approximately $571 million in appropriations from the North Carolina General Assembly, providing an additional $26,707 towards the total cost of education for each resident student.