Distance Education & Online Programs Tuition & Fees

*Students taking 6 or more credit hours on campus are assessed health insurance at the value insurance rate.

Health Insurance Type	Rate per Semester
Value Insurance	1,226.80
Premium Insurance	1,583.50

 

Misc One-Time Fees	Rate
Orientation Fee (Freshman)	225.00
Orientation Fee (Transfer)	100.00
Student Wellness Fee	40.00

 

Misc Fees	Rate per Semester
Late Registration	50.00
First Year Initiative Fee (Freshman)	100.00
Student Success Initiative Fee (Soph, Junior, Senior)	25.00

 

Course/Program Special Fees	Rate per Semester
Business Passport Fee	35.00

 

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*Students taking 6 or more credit hours on campus are assessed health insurance at the value insurance rate.

Health Insurance Type	Rate per Semester
Value Insurance	1,226.80
Premium Insurance	1,583.50

 

Misc One-Time Fees	Rate
Orientation Fee (Freshman)	225.00
Orientation Fee (Transfer)	100.00
Student Wellness Fee	40.00

 

Misc Fees	Rate per Semester
Late Registration	50.00
First Year Initiative Fee (Freshman)	100.00
Student Success Initiative Fee (Soph, Junior, Senior)	25.00

 

Course/Program Special Fees	Rate per Semester
Business Passport Fee	35.00

 

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*Students taking 6 or more credit hours on campus are assessed health insurance at the value insurance rate.

Health Insurance Type	Rate per Semester
Value Insurance	1,396.54
Premium Insurance	1,802.92

 

Misc One-Time Fees	Rate
Orientation Fee	20.00

 

Professional Program Fees	Per Credit Hour
Master of Science in Nursing	11.94
Doctor of Nursing Practice	55.56

 

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*Students taking 6 or more credit hours on campus are assessed health insurance at the value insurance rate.

Health Insurance Type	Rate per Semester
Value Insurance	1,396.54
Premium Insurance	1,802.92

 

Misc One-Time Fees	Rate
Orientation Fee	20.00

 

Professional Program Fees	Per Credit Hour
Master of Science in Nursing	11.94
Doctor of Nursing Practice	55.56

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In an accelerated format, graduate students enrolled in Accelerated Online Programs (OAP) pay specialized rates designed for flexibility and affordability. These online education fees vary based on residency and the number of credit hours taken each semester. These OAP rates enable students to complete their programs faster and are only available for declared majors within eligible OAP pathways.

 

Misc One-Time Fees	Rate
Orientation Fee	20.00

 

Professional Program Fees	Per Credit Hour
Master of Business Administration	30.32

 

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In an accelerated format, graduate students enrolled in Accelerated Online Programs (OAP) pay specialized rates designed for flexibility and affordability. These online education fees vary based on residency and the number of credit hours taken each semester. These OAP rates enable students to complete their programs faster and are only available for declared majors within eligible OAP pathways. The MBA Program out-of-state rates are different.

 

Misc One-Time Fees	Rate
Orientation Fee	20.00

 

Professional Program Fees	Per Credit Hour
Master of Business Administration	30.32

 

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The MBA Program in-state rates are the same as other accelerated programs, listed above.

 

Misc One-Time Fees	Rate
Orientation Fee	20.00

 

Professional Program Fees	Per Credit Hour
Master of Business Administration	30.32

 

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Undergraduate - Distance Rates Per Credit Hour

General Fees: 

General Fees consist of two fees - Educational Technology and Campus Security.

Educational Technology - Provide specialized instructional supplies and scientific and information technology equipment services. 

Campus Security - The 2013-14 UNC Campus Security Initiatives Report included high-priority recommendations for new initiatives, staffing and security measures designed to benefit the UNC System institutions. The board approved this fee in 2015. This fee provides funding for several of the recommendations made by the UNC Board of Governors' 2013-14 UNC [system-wide] Campus Security Initiative report, which include, but are not limited to:

1. Campus police officer and telecommunicator compensation.
2. Highly qualified and trained investigators and hearing officers for reports of serious offenses, such as sexual violence.
3. Title IX and Clery Act compliance coordination.
4. Substance abuse counselors, case managers and/or other counseling staff.
5. System-level safety and security training, coordination and audit functions.

Assoc Stu Gov't Fee: 

This fee supports UNC System-level organizations that champion students' concerns and ensure the affordability and accessibility of quality education today and in the future.

Other Required Fees

Student Wellness Fee: 
AlcoholEdu for College and Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates are online learning modules. These learning modules are non-opinionated, science-based alcohol abuse and sexual assault prevention courses. This fee is a one-time fee for all new undergraduate students.

First-Year Initiatives: 
UNCP's Center for Student Success offers various programs and initiatives for first-year students to help with their transition and success as students. For more information, visit our Summer Bridge page.

Business Passport Fee:  
The Passport to Professional Success Program (the Passport Program) aims to enable business and accounting students to become more professional in interacting with their colleagues, employers and other professionals in their field. For more information, visit our Passport to Professional Success page. This fee is only charged to students majoring in business or accounting.

Student Success Initiatives Fee:  
All degree-seeking sophomores, juniors and seniors will be charged a $25 student success initiatives fee for each semester they are enrolled, which will be charged to a student's account. This fee also provides the opportunity to implement new and/or revitalize initiatives such as but not limited to training and development for academic advisors, Braves Boost, Brave Finish, sophomore programming, re-established the Supplemental Instruction, re-establishing academic counseling and expanding services to students on academic probation. 

Note: If you are enrolled in distance education classes requiring proctored exams, you are responsible for any charges levied by a remote location, including identity verification. The student must pay those fees directly to the proctor or facility and are not charged to your student account.

Some or all instructional formats for all or part of the 2024-2025 academic year may change due to the public health emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. As has always been the case, tuition and fees are charged at the beginning of the semester and will remain in place regardless of any changes in instructional format. Tuition and fees will not be refunded if the instructional format changes for any part of the 2024-2025 academic year. 

Graduate - Distance and OAP Rates Per Credit Hour

General Fees:  

General Fees consist of two fees - Educational Technology and Campus Security.

Educational Technology - Provide specialized instructional supplies and scientific and information technology equipment services. 

Campus Security - The 2013-14 UNC Campus Security Initiatives Report included high-priority recommendations for new initiatives, staffing and security measures designed to benefit the UNC System institutions. The board approved this fee in 2015. This fee provides funding for several of the recommendations made by the UNC Board of Governors' 2013-14 UNC [system-wide] Campus Security Initiative report, which include, but are not limited to:

1. Campus police officer and telecommunicator compensation.
2. Highly qualified and trained investigators and hearing officers for reports of serious offenses, such as sexual violence.
3. Title IX and Clery Act compliance coordination.
4. Substance abuse counselors, case managers and/or other counseling staff.
5. System-level safety and security training, coordination and audit functions.

Assoc Stu Gov't Fee:

This fee supports UNC System-level organizations that champion students' concerns and ensure the affordability and accessibility of quality education today and in the future.

Note: If you are enrolled in distance education classes requiring proctored exams, you are responsible for any charges levied by a remote location, including identity verification. The student must pay those fees directly to the proctor or facility and are not charged to your student account.

Some or all instructional formats for all or part of the 2024-2025 academic year may change due to the public health emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. As has always been the case, tuition and fees are charged at the beginning of the semester and will remain in place regardless of any changes in instructional format. Tuition and fees will not be refunded if the instructional format changes for any part of the 2024-2025 academic year. 

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