University of North Carolina at Charlotte

What is the cost of studying for a year at University of North Carolina at Charlotte?

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $3,812 for North Carolina residents and $19,065 for nonresidents. Required fees were reported separately, so comparing tuition alone understates the amount billed for enrollment.

• In-state undergraduate tuition and required fees: approximately $7,239 for the academic year.
• Out-of-state undergraduate tuition and required fees: approximately $23,226 for the academic year.
• Typical room and board charges: approximately $15,010 for the academic year.
• Reported books and supplies estimate: approximately $600.

Those figures are from the same reporting period, but they are not a complete cost-of-attendance estimate: transportation, personal expenses, and some program-specific costs are additional. Housing and dining charges apply according to a student's selections and living arrangement. Residency classification makes an especially large difference to the published price.

Financial aid can lower what a student ultimately pays. In the reported aid data, 75% of students received some form of financial aid and 39% had student loans; the average undergraduate grant award across reported grant sources was $8,611. The reported average net price for students from families with annual income up to $48,000 was $10,668, while the figure for the $75,001-$110,000 band was $19,822. These are averages after applicable aid, not individualized quotes or amounts available to every applicant.

Eligible students may pursue federal grants and loans, North Carolina aid, and university scholarships by completing the appropriate aid applications, particularly the FAFSA. The university also administers scholarship searches and supports eligible use of veterans' education benefits. An applicant should compare the current-year official cost-of-attendance budget and their own aid offer, since published charges and eligibility can change.

What are the work-study opportunities at University of North Carolina at Charlotte?

UNC Charlotte students can seek part-time work, including campus jobs and positions tied to Federal Work-Study. Federal Work-Study is a need-based financial-aid program; receiving an award establishes potential eligibility for qualifying work, not an automatic job or an upfront reduction in the tuition bill.

Students normally apply for available positions and earn wages for hours worked. Other campus jobs may be open without a Work-Study award, while internships may have separate academic or employer requirements. The university's career services provide career counseling, résumé and interview help, job-search tools, career fairs, and employer recruiting opportunities. Those services can support a search, but they are not verified job-placement outcomes. Students comparing offers should distinguish an actual grant from a Work-Study amount they would have to earn.