Cost of Attendance
The cost of attendance is an estimated budget for completing a full-year as a full-time student. This information is beneficial as an average amount of what you could anticipate your Charlotte expenses being upon enrolling.
Estimated Costs
Listed below are the estimated costs for a full-time, undergraduate Charlotte student, one a NC Resident and one a Non-Resident of NC*, living on campus during the 2023-2024 academic year, including tuition, fees, and room and board. All costs are subject to change pending legislative approval.
NC Residents (Undergraduate)
The table below reflects the estimated cost of attendance for an undergraduate student who is a NC Resident, living on campus for the academic year. For estimated costs of attendance, for undergraduates living off campus or at home, please visit Niner Central.
| Tuition* | $3,812 |
|---|---|
| Fees | $3,402 |
| Loan Fees | $94 |
| Books & Supplies | $600 |
| Housing | $9,100 |
| Meals | $4,764 |
| Transportation | $1,100 |
| Computer | $350 |
| Miscellaneous | $1,450 |
| Total | $24,672 |
Non-Residents of NC (Undergraduate)
The table below reflects the estimated cost of attendance for an undergraduate student who is a Non-Resident of NC, living on campus for the academic year. For estimated costs of attendance, for undergraduates living off campus or at home, please visit Niner Central.
| Tuition* | $18,474 |
|---|---|
| Fees | $3,402 |
| Loan Fees | $94 |
| Books & Supplies | $600 |
| Housing | $9,100 |
| Meals | $4,764 |
| Transportation | $2,008 |
| Computer | $350 |
| Miscellaneous | $1,434 |
| Total | $40,226 |
We are committed to providing the best quality of education at an affordable cost, but we understand paying for college can still be a bit overwhelming. At Charlotte, we will help you navigate the options available for financing your education. For additional insights into our cost of attendance and viewing current tuition and fees, visit Niner Central.
Residency for Tuition Purposes
The state of North Carolina substantially subsidizes the cost of tuition for all students whose domicile, or permanent legal residence, is in North Carolina.
You may qualify as a resident for tuition purposes if:
- you and/or your parent(s) / legal guardian have established and maintained legal residence (or domicile) in North Carolina for at least 12 consecutive months before you claimed residency,
- your intent is to make North Carolina your home indefinitely, and
- you came to North Carolina for reasons other than to attend college
The Residency Determination Service (RDS) is the centralized system in North Carolina for determining residency for students. Please note, our admissions team is not responsible for making residency determinations. For additional information and step-by-step instructions on how to apply, please visit the Residency website.
*For detailed policy information, visit the Residency Determination Service (RDS) website.