Costs
Costs
We base our cost-of-attendance (COA) budgets on the average expenses of an undergraduate student at UNC-Chapel Hill. You can learn more details about the parts of the cost of attendance budget on our understanding and receiving aid page.
If you find your program has additional costs you do not see reflected in your cost of attendance budget on your financial aid offer, please contact us so we can help.
Individual Costs
- Individual costs are based on estimates and used to determine financial need, which means these expenses may vary. You will be billed directly for University tuition and fees, on-campus housing, on-campus meal plans, student insurance and books billed through Student Stores, and your aid will be applied to that bill. You’ll want to choose housing and meal plans before school begins, which allows your financial aid package to cover those expenses.
- We recommend visiting the cashier’s website to see what your actual billed tuition and fee charges will be.
Estimating Aid
The Net Price calculator is designed to give you an early indication of your eligibility for financial aid. The estimate is available to undergraduate students planning to enroll in school full-time in the academic year indicated. It is a tool that we hope will give you a clear picture of options and opportunities so you can make more informed decisions about your college choices.
Budgeting Aid
Once you receive your financial aid offer, you will be able to see if you owe the University money or if you will receive a refund. You can estimate cost by semester and calculate what you may owe so you can plan accordingly.
College Cost Transparency Initiative
UNC Chapel Hill is committed to using the Principles & Standards of the College Cost Transparency Initiative in its student financial aid offer.
In-State Cost of Attendance Budget
The following budgets are based on full-time enrollment (12+ credit hours).
| Cost | Living On Campus | Living Off Campus | Living with Family | With Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7020 | $7020 | $7020 | $7020 |
| Fees | $2076 | $2076 | $2076 | $2076 |
| Housing | $8570 | $9244 | $3540 | $14144 |
| Food | $6372 | $6372 | $2050 | $6372 |
| Books & Supplies | $622 | $622 | $622 | $622 |
| Travel | $1050 | $1050 | $1050 | $1050 |
| Loan Fees | $60 | $60 | $60 | $60 |
| Personal | $1900 | $1900 | $1900 | $1900 |
| Total | $27,670 | $28,344 | $18,318 | $33,244 |
| Cost | Living On Campus | Living Off Campus | Living with Family | With Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7020 | $7020 | $7020 | $7020 |
| Fees | $2076 | $2076 | $2076 | $2076 |
| Housing | $8570 | $9244 | $3540 | $14144 |
| Food | $6372 | $6372 | $2050 | $6372 |
| Books & Supplies | $622 | $622 | $622 | $622 |
| Travel | $1050 | $1050 | $1050 | $1050 |
| Loan Fees | $60 | $60 | $60 | $60 |
| Personal | $1900 | $1900 | $1900 | $1900 |
| Total | $27,670 | $28,344 | $18,318 | $33,244 |
| Cost | Living On Campus | Living Off Campus | Living with Family | With Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7020 | $7020 | $7020 | $7020 |
| Fees | $2076 | $2076 | $2076 | $2076 |
| Housing | $8570 | $9244 | $3540 | $14144 |
| Food | $6372 | $6372 | $2050 | $6372 |
| Books & Supplies | $622 | $622 | $622 | $622 |
| Travel | $1050 | $1050 | $1050 | $1050 |
| Loan Fees | $60 | $60 | $60 | $60 |
| Personal | $1900 | $1900 | $1900 | $1900 |
| Total | $27,670 | $28,344 | $18,318 | $33,244 |
| Cost | Living On Campus | Living Off Campus | Living with Family | With Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7020 | $7020 | $7020 | $7020 |
| Fees | $2076 | $2076 | $2076 | $2076 |
| Housing | $8570 | $9244 | $3540 | $14144 |
| Food | $6372 | $6372 | $2050 | $6372 |
| Books & Supplies | $622 | $622 | $622 | $622 |
| Travel | $1050 | $1050 | $1050 | $1050 |
| Loan Fees | $60 | $60 | $60 | $60 |
| Personal | $1900 | $1900 | $1900 | $1900 |
| Total | $27,670 | $28,344 | $18,318 | $33,244 |
| Cost | Living On/Off Campus | Living with Family | With Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7020 | $7020 | $7020 |
| Fees | $1990 | $1990 | $1990 |
| Housing | $7736 | $1350 | $14068 |
| Food | $6068 | $4046 | $6068 |
| Books & Supplies | $1290 | $1290 | $1290 |
| Travel | $976 | $976 | $976 |
| Loan Fees | $56 | $56 | $56 |
| Personal | $1900 | $1900 | $1900 |
| Total | $27,036 | $18,628 | $33,368 |
| Cost | Living On/Off Campus | Living with Family | With Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7020 | $7020 | $7020 |
| Fees | $1990 | $1990 | $1990 |
| Housing | $7736 | $1350 | $14068 |
| Food | $6068 | $4046 | $6068 |
| Books & Supplies | $1290 | $1290 | $1290 |
| Travel | $976 | $976 | $976 |
| Loan Fees | $56 | $56 | $56 |
| Personal | $1900 | $1900 | $1900 |
| Total | $27,036 | $18,628 | $33,368 |
| Cost | Living On/Off Campus | Living with Family | With Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7020 | $7020 | $7020 |
| Fees | $1990 | $1990 | $1990 |
| Housing | $7736 | $1350 | $14068 |
| Food | $6068 | $4046 | $6068 |
| Books & Supplies | $1290 | $1290 | $1290 |
| Travel | $976 | $976 | $976 |
| Loan Fees | $56 | $56 | $56 |
| Personal | $1900 | $1900 | $1900 |
| Total | $27,036 | $18,628 | $33,368 |
| Cost | Living On/Off Campus | Living with Family | With Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7020 | $7020 | $7020 |
| Fees | $1978 | $1978 | $1978 |
| Housing | $7366 | $1350 | $13076 |
| Food | $5650 | $4,862 | $5650 |
| Books & Supplies | $1290 | $1290 | $1290 |
| Travel | $938 | $938 | $938 |
| Loan Fees | $56 | $56 | $56 |
| Personal | $1820 | $1820 | $1820 |
| Total | $26,118 | $18,220 | $31,828 |
| Cost | Living On/Off Campus | Living with Family | With Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7020 | $7020 | $7020 |
| Fees | $1978 | $1978 | $1978 |
| Housing | $7366 | $1350 | $13076 |
| Food | $5650 | $4,862 | $5650 |
| Books & Supplies | $1290 | $1290 | $1290 |
| Travel | $938 | $938 | $938 |
| Loan Fees | $56 | $56 | $56 |
| Personal | $1820 | $1820 | $1820 |
| Total | $26,118 | $18,220 | $31,828 |
| Cost | Living On/Off Campus | Living with Family | With Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7020 | $7020 | $7020 |
| Fees | $1978 | $1978 | $1978 |
| Housing | $7366 | $1350 | $13076 |
| Food | $5650 | $4,862 | $5650 |
| Books & Supplies | $1290 | $1290 | $1290 |
| Travel | $938 | $938 | $938 |
| Loan Fees | $56 | $56 | $56 |
| Personal | $1820 | $1820 | $1820 |
| Total | $26,118 | $18,220 | $31,828 |
Out-Of-State Cost of Attendance Budget
The following budgets are based on full-time enrollment (12+ credit hours).
| Cost | Living On Campus | Living Off Campus | Living with Family | With Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,152 | $43,152 | $43,152 | $43,152 |
| Fees | $2076 | $2076 | $2076 | $2076 |
| Housing | $8570 | $9244 | $3540 | $14,144 |
| Food | $6372 | $6372 | $2050 | $6372 |
| Books & Supplies | $622 | $622 | $622 | $622 |
| Travel | $1998 | $1998 | $1998 | $1998 |
| Loan Fees | $60 | $60 | $60 | $60 |
| Personal | $1900 | $1900 | $1900 | $1900 |
| Total | $64,750 | $65,424 | $55,398 | $70,324 |
| Cost | Living On Campus | Living Off Campus | Living with Family | With Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,152 | $43,152 | $43,152 | $43,152 |
| Fees | $2076 | $2076 | $2076 | $2076 |
| Housing | $8570 | $9244 | $3540 | $14,144 |
| Food | $6372 | $6372 | $2050 | $6372 |
| Books & Supplies | $622 | $622 | $622 | $622 |
| Travel | $1998 | $1998 | $1998 | $1998 |
| Loan Fees | $60 | $60 | $60 | $60 |
| Personal | $1900 | $1900 | $1900 | $1900 |
| Total | $64,750 | $65,424 | $55,398 | $70,324 |
| Cost | Living On Campus | Living Off Campus | Living with Family | With Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,152 | $43,152 | $43,152 | $43,152 |
| Fees | $2076 | $2076 | $2076 | $2076 |
| Housing | $8570 | $9244 | $3540 | $14,144 |
| Food | $6372 | $6372 | $2050 | $6372 |
| Books & Supplies | $622 | $622 | $622 | $622 |
| Travel | $1998 | $1998 | $1998 | $1998 |
| Loan Fees | $60 | $60 | $60 | $60 |
| Personal | $1900 | $1900 | $1900 | $1900 |
| Total | $64,750 | $65,424 | $55,398 | $70,324 |
| Cost | Living On Campus | Living Off Campus | Living with Family | With Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,152 | $43,152 | $43,152 | $43,152 |
| Fees | $2076 | $2076 | $2076 | $2076 |
| Housing | $8570 | $9244 | $3540 | $14,144 |
| Food | $6372 | $6372 | $2050 | $6372 |
| Books & Supplies | $622 | $622 | $622 | $622 |
| Travel | $1998 | $1998 | $1998 | $1998 |
| Loan Fees | $60 | $60 | $60 | $60 |
| Personal | $1900 | $1900 | $1900 | $1900 |
| Total | $64,750 | $65,424 | $55,398 | $70,324 |
| Cost | Living On/Off Campus | Living with Family | With Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,228 | $39,228 | $39,228 |
| Fees | $1990 | $1990 | $1990 |
| Housing | $7736 | $1350 | $14,068 |
| Food | $6068 | $4046 | $6068 |
| Books & Supplies | $1290 | $1290 | $1290 |
| Travel | $1772 | $1772 | $1772 |
| Loan Fees | $56 | $56 | $56 |
| Personal | $1900 | $1900 | $1900 |
| Total | $60,040 | $51,632 | $66,372 |
| Cost | Living On/Off Campus | Living with Family | With Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,228 | $39,228 | $39,228 |
| Fees | $1990 | $1990 | $1990 |
| Housing | $7736 | $1350 | $14,068 |
| Food | $6068 | $4046 | $6068 |
| Books & Supplies | $1290 | $1290 | $1290 |
| Travel | $1772 | $1772 | $1772 |
| Loan Fees | $56 | $56 | $56 |
| Personal | $1900 | $1900 | $1900 |
| Total | $60,040 | $51,632 | $66,372 |
| Cost | Living On/Off Campus | Living with Family | With Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,228 | $39,228 | $39,228 |
| Fees | $1990 | $1990 | $1990 |
| Housing | $7736 | $1350 | $14,068 |
| Food | $6068 | $4046 | $6068 |
| Books & Supplies | $1290 | $1290 | $1290 |
| Travel | $1772 | $1772 | $1772 |
| Loan Fees | $56 | $56 | $56 |
| Personal | $1900 | $1900 | $1900 |
| Total | $60,040 | $51,632 | $66,372 |
| Cost | Living On/Off Campus | Living with Family | With Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37360 | $37360 | $37360 |
| Fees | $1978 | $1978 | $1978 |
| Housing | $7366 | $1350 | $13076 |
| Food | $5650 | $3768 | $5650 |
| Books & Supplies | $1290 | $1290 | $1290 |
| Travel | $1850 | $1850 | $1850 |
| Loan Fees | $56 | $56 | $56 |
| Personal | $1820 | $1820 | $1820 |
| Total | $57,370 | $49,472 | $63.080 |
| Cost | Living On/Off Campus | Living with Family | With Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37360 | $37360 | $37360 |
| Fees | $1978 | $1978 | $1978 |
| Housing | $7366 | $1350 | $13076 |
| Food | $5650 | $3768 | $5650 |
| Books & Supplies | $1290 | $1290 | $1290 |
| Travel | $1850 | $1850 | $1850 |
| Loan Fees | $56 | $56 | $56 |
| Personal | $1820 | $1820 | $1820 |
| Total | $57,370 | $49,472 | $63.080 |
| Cost | Living On/Off Campus | Living with Family | With Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37360 | $37360 | $37360 |
| Fees | $1978 | $1978 | $1978 |
| Housing | $7366 | $1350 | $13076 |
| Food | $5650 | $3768 | $5650 |
| Books & Supplies | $1290 | $1290 | $1290 |
| Travel | $1850 | $1850 | $1850 |
| Loan Fees | $56 | $56 | $56 |
| Personal | $1820 | $1820 | $1820 |
| Total | $57,370 | $49,472 | $63.080 |
Effective in 2016, each incoming class of North Carolina resident undergraduates will have what is known as a “fixed tuition” rate. Learn more about the UNC System Fixed Tuition Program on the system website.
Student Blue Health Insurance is not automatically included in the cost of attendance budget. If you enroll in the plan and receive a bill, you can request a budget adjustment by completing the request form on our forms page for the appropriate year.
UNC-Chapel Hill is committed to meeting the demonstrated financial need of our students.
To determine financial need, we first calculate your need using this process:
We work to meet the demonstrated financial need for first-degree, full-time students with aid in the form of grants, scholarships, loans and work-study from federal, state and University sources.
We use the CSS Profile to determine your eligibility for University grants. If your CSS Profile application does not show financial need, you will not be able to receive University grants, but you will be eligible for federal or state grants, along with loans and work-study, toward your demonstrated federal need.
For those seeking aid who do not have demonstrated financial need, we do automatically offer unsubsidized loan eligibility, though your total amount of aid from all sources cannot exceed the cost of attendance budget.
If you have demonstrated financial need and still need help financing your education, you may request additional unsubsidized loan funds or parent loans, as long as the total amount is still within your cost of attendance budget.