UNC freezes in-state tuition for 8th straight year
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — The University of North Carolina has announced it will keep in-state tuition flat for the upcoming school year. The university system says this marks the eighth straight year tuition has remained the same.
UNC’s Board of Governors on Thursday approved the tuition and fee freeze for the 2024-25 academic year. It comes at a time when students are already facing challenges with the rollout of the federal government’s streamlined Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
The UNC System’s average annual resident tuition is $4,553 for undergraduates. That number is even lower at the system’s four NC Promise institutions, where in-state tuition is $1,000 per year. Those schools include Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, UNC Pembroke, and Western Carolina University.
“Our commitment to college affordability is unwavering,” Hans said. “For so many, higher education is a path to meaningful work, financial mobility and strong social and civic engagement. The UNC System will continue to hold the line on costs and keep its doors open to any qualified student who wishes to pursue a degree at our outstanding universities. My thanks to our institutions, boards of trustees, and the Board of Governors for their continued support of this goal.”
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The UNC System says they have seen a steady decline in overall student debt. In 2016-17, 63% of in-state undergraduates held federal student loan debt at graduation. That percentage dropped to 55% in 2021-22.
Earlier this week, Duke University announced it would be increasing tuition for the next school year. According to the university, the trustees recently approved a proposed 4.4% hike in the cost of attendance for undergrads.
Undergraduate tuition will now be $66,325 for the 2024-25 academic year. When including fees and room and board, the total cost of attendance will be $88,886.
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