Tuition for out-of-state students at North Carolina Central University rose by 1.5% during the 2022-23 academic year, as revealed in the latest report, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
In-state students from North Carolina paid $6,599 to attend the public university this year, which is $45 less than the $6,644 charged in the 2021-22 academic year.
Non-resident students faced tuition costs 197.5% higher than in-state students, amounting to $19,635 for the 2022-23 school year. This represents a 1.5% increase from $19,351 in the previous year.
Approximately 65% of the undergraduate student body are North Carolina residents, while around 29% come from other states and 1% are international students.
Data indicates that 96% of full-time undergraduates who enrolled at North Carolina Central University in 2022-23 received some form of financial aid. A total of 963 students obtained grants or scholarships amounting to $12 million, and 785 students secured student loans exceeding $4.6 million.
Among all undergraduates, 4,474 students received grants or scholarships totaling $48.3 million. Additionally, 3,571 students borrowed $24.8 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 | 846 | 79% | $6.2 million | $7,346 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 546 | 51% | $1.9 million | $3,558 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 890 | 83% | $3.8 million | $4,304 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 963 | 90% | $12 million | $12,449 |
| Federal student loans | 785 | 73% | $4.6 million | $5,900 |
| Other student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Student loan aid | 785 | 73% | $4.6 million | $5,900 |
| Total student aid | 1,024 | 96% | $16.6 million | $16,229 |
