All need-based financial aid shown above is supported solely through tuition receipts.
- Academic & Institutional Support - funds academic and operational administration including university leadership and business functions such as finance, human resources, and legal services
- Instruction - primarily faculty salaries and benefits, supports all aspects of the direct academic mission of the university
- Need-Based Financial Aid - provides tuition-related aid to students with a demonstrated financial need
- Student Services - encompasses the student-related administrative needs of the university including admissions, registrar, academic counseling, and career counseling
- Operation & Maintenance (O&M) of Plant and Other Expenses - contributes to the operation and maintenance of the physical plant, utilities, and IT infrastructure
Undergraduate Tuition
| Resident | Nonresident | ||
| Annual Full-Time Tuition |
$3,812 |
$18,474 |
|
| General Fees | |||
|
Athletics |
$824 |
$824 |
Funds intercollegiate athletics, including salaries and team operations. |
|
Educational & Technology |
$622 |
$622 |
Funds specialized instructional supplies and services for scientific and information technology equipment. |
|
Health Services |
$335 |
$335 |
Funds medical services for students, including the salaries, maintenance and operation of student health centers. |
|
Student Activities |
$650 |
$650 |
Funds nonacademic student services (student unions, intramural facilities, student organizations, newspapers, yearbooks, and entertainment programs). |
|
Campus Security Fee |
$60 |
$60 |
Funds campus safety and security initiatives, including salaries, training, and operations. |
|
Debt Service |
$720 |
$720 |
Funds the principal and interest for capital projects. Examples for UNC Charlotte include the Student Union, Football Stadium, Health Center, and University Recreation Center. |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $7,023 | $21,685 |
|
Beginning in August 2017, resident undergraduate tuition is fixed for students who remain continuously enrolled for eight semesters.
In the year ended June 30, 2023, UNC Charlotte received approximately $324 million in appropriations from the North Carolina General Assembly, providing an additional $13,908 towards the total cost of education for each resident student.