The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill reported a 1.8% rise in out-of-state tuition for the 2022-23 school year, based on its most recent disclosure, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
North Carolina residents paid $8,989 to attend the public university this year, which is $39 less than the $9,028 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Non-resident students were charged $37,550 for the 2022-23 school year, representing a 317.7% increase over resident tuition. This amount reflects a 1.8% increase from $36,891 in the previous year.
Approximately 83% of the university’s undergraduate students are North Carolina residents, while about 12% come from other states and 4% are international students.
Data indicates that 58% of full-time undergraduates who began studies in 2022-23 received some form of financial aid. A total of 1,685 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $25.9 million, and 855 students borrowed over $7 million in student loans.
Across the entire undergraduate population, 10,305 students received grants or scholarships totaling $156.8 million. Additionally, 3,666 students obtained $19.9 million in federal student loans.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 851 | 19% | $4.5 million | $5,251 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 791 | 18% | $4 million | $5,015 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 1,491 | 34% | $17.5 million | $11,706 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 1,685 | 38% | $25.9 million | $15,365 |
| Federal student loans | 803 | 18% | $3.8 million | $4,707 |
| Other student loans | 423 | 10% | $3.3 million | $7,725 |
| Student loan aid | 855 | 19% | $7 million | $8,243 |
| Total student aid | 2,586 | 58% | $32.9 million | $12,736 |
