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University of North Carolina Wilmington Cost of Attendance: Tuition, Fees & Net Price

  • Official data · College Scorecard, checked Oct 13, 2026
Updated  1 source

Total cost of attendance per year

$26,547

University of North Carolina Wilmington cost breakdown

Item Per year
Tuition and fees (in-state) $7,277
Tuition and fees (out-of-state) $24,152
Housing and food (on campus) $14,268
Books and supplies $860
Other expenses (on campus) $5,599
Total cost of attendance $26,547

The total uses in-state tuition. Housing and food off campus: $14,268 a year. Figures are the school’s published budget for one academic year, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education. Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education)

In-state vs. out-of-state tuition

As a public school, University of North Carolina Wilmington charges North Carolina residents $7,277 a year in tuition and fees. Students from other states pay $24,152, which is $16,875 more each year.

What students actually pay

Few students pay the full sticker price. At University of North Carolina Wilmington, the average net price of $20,109 is $6,438 less than the listed cost of attendance. The amount depends heavily on family income: about $10,778 a year for families earning under $30,000, and $25,573 for families earning more than $110,000.

Net price is what remains after grants and scholarships, before loans. Use the school’s net price calculator for an estimate based on your own finances.

Net price by family income

Family income Average net price
$0–$30,000 $10,778
$30,001–$48,000 $12,572
$48,001–$75,000 $17,378
$75,001–$110,000 $24,046
$110,001 and up $25,573

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal financial aid. In-state students only. Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education)

Debt, earnings and admissions

Measure Value
Median federal debt at graduation $19,500
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling $54,967
Graduation rate 71%
Admission rate 64%

Debt covers federal loans of students who completed. Earnings are for former students who received federal aid. The graduation rate counts first-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time. Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

How much is tuition at University of North Carolina Wilmington?

Tuition and fees are $7,277 a year for in-state students and $24,152 for out-of-state students.

How much does University of North Carolina Wilmington cost for four years?

At the current cost of attendance of $26,547 a year, four years would come to about $106,188 before financial aid. Actual totals are usually higher because schools raise prices most years.

What is the average net price at University of North Carolina Wilmington?

Students who receive federal aid pay an average of $20,109 a year after grants and scholarships.