As an NC Promise institution, UNC Pembroke provides incredible value to you. With a commitment to access and affordability, NC Promise dramatically reduces the expense of your college education, saving you at least $10,000 over your four years here.
$500/semester in-state tuition, $2,500/semester out-of-state tuition
UNC Pembroke bills tuition and fees on a per-credit-hour basis. This per-credit-hour tuition program is an initiative across all University of North Carolina System schools.
Tuition will be capped at the per-semester, full-time enrollment levels of 12 credit hours for undergraduate students. Your undergraduate tuition rate is based on your residency status (in-state or out-of-state). Explore our tuition breakdown and learn more about the cost of an undergraduate education at UNCP.
As a North Carolina resident, these are the tuition and fees you can expect to pay at UNCP.
|
Credit |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 41.67 | 83.33 | 125.00 | 166.67 | 208.33 | 250.00 | 291.67 | 333.33 | 375.00 | 416.67 | 458.33 | 500.00 |
| Assoc Stu Gov't Fee | 0.04 | 0.08 | 0.12 | 0.16 | 0.20 | 0.24 | 0.28 | 0.32 | 0.36 | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.50 |
| General Fees | 70.75 | 141.50 | 212.25 | 283.00 | 353.75 | 424.50 | 495.25 | 566.00 | 636.75 | 707.50 | 778.25 | 849.00 |
| Student Activity Fee | 29.92 | 59.84 | 89.76 | 119.68 | 149.60 | 179.52 | 209.44 | 239.36 | 269.28 | 299.20 | 329.12 | 359.04 |
| Student Capital Fee | 8.08 | 16.16 | 24.24 | 32.32 | 40.40 | 48.48 | 56.56 | 64.64 | 72.72 | 80.80 | 88.88 | 96.96 |
| Total Amount* | 150.46 | 300.91 | 451.37 | 601.83 | 752.28 | 902.74 | 1,053.20 | 1,203.65 | 1,354.11 | 1,504.57 | 1,655.02 | 1,805.50 |
*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 |
If you are not a North Carolina resident, you can still expect big savings with these costs at UNCP.
|
Credit |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 208.33 | 416.67 | 625.00 | 833.33 | 1,041.67 | 1,250.00 | 1,458.34 | 1,666.67 | 1,875.00 | 2,083.33 | 2,291.67 | 2,500.00 |
| Assoc Stu Gov't Fee | 0.04 | 0.08 | 0.12 | 0.16 | 0.20 | 0.24 | 0.28 | 0.32 | 0.36 | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.50 |
| General Fees | 70.75 | 141.50 | 212.25 | 283.00 | 353.75 | 424.50 | 495.25 | 566.00 | 636.75 | 707.50 | 778.25 | 849.00 |
| Student Activity Fee | 29.92 | 59.84 | 89.76 | 119.68 | 149.60 | 179.52 | 209.44 | 239.36 | 269.28 | 299.20 | 329.12 | 359.04 |
| Student Capital Fee | 8.08 | 16.16 | 24.24 | 32.32 | 40.40 | 48.48 | 56.56 | 64.64 | 72.72 | 80.80 | 88.88 | 96.96 |
| Total Amount | 317.12 | 634.25 | 951.37 | 1,268.49 | 1,585.62 | 1,902.74 | 2,219.87 | 2,536.99 | 2,854.11 | 3,171.23 | 3,488.36 | 3,805.50 |
*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 |
If you live on campus, you must purchase a meal plan, but all students are welcome to enjoy our dining options. Save money by purchasing a meal plan for the semester. Learn more about our dining services.
| Meal Plans | Cost (per semester) |
|---|---|
| Unlimited 7 day | $3,013.45 |
| Unlimited 7 Day with $150 flex | $3,163.45 |
| 12 meals per week with $375 flex | $2,925.48 |
| 10 meals per week with $415 flex | $2,773.07 |
| 50 Block with $300 flex | $990.03 |
| 25 Block with $150 flex | $501.83 |
| $745 Dining Dollars Package | $923.12 |
Your housing costs depend on which building and style room you choose. Please take into consideration that freshmen and sophomores must live on campus. Learn more about housing and residency requirements.
| Housing Option | Rate (per semester) |
|---|---|
| North and Belk - Double Occupancy | $1,999.00 |
| North and Belk - Double Occupancy Private | $2,999.00 |
| Pine, Oak, Cypress - Double Occupancy | $2,930.00 |
| Pine, Oak, Cypress - Double Occupancy Private | $3,766.00 |
| Pine, Oak, Cypress - Single Occupancy | $3,448.00 |
| University Courtyard Apartments - 2 Bedrooms / 2 Bath | $3,982.00 |
| University Courtyard Apartments - 4 Bedrooms / 2 Bath | $3,628.00 |
| University Courtyard Apartments - 2 Bedrooms / 2 Bath (12-Month) | $4,600.00 |
| University Courtyard Apartments - 4 Bedrooms / 2 Bath (12-Month) | $4,200.00 |
| Housing Cancellation Fee | $525 |
| Housing Early Return (Move-In) Fee per night | $36.75 |
| Housing - Room Lock Out | $25 |
| Housing Rates- Key Replacement | $65 |
| Housing Administration Fee | $150 |
NOTE: A single room request, in a double occupancy room, is not available or guaranteed until all returning students' requests and new applications have been assigned. Single rooms are assigned on a space-available basis.
Fees will be assessed at a per-credit-hour rate for all students. Student fees will be charged based on the student’s declared degree program of record and will be capped at the per semester, full-time enrollment levels of 12 credit hours for undergraduate students and nine (9) credit hours for graduate students.
A student’s fee rate is based on their classification (graduate or undergraduate) and program (on-campus vs. distance education) as listed with the Office of the Registrar.
| Undergraduate Fees | Fee Description |
|---|---|
| Student Activity Fees | These fees provide funds for non-academic student services and for the maintenance and operation of facilities used in conjunction with those services. Included are funds to operate student union and intramural facilities, and funds that provide for student organizations, yearbooks and student activities and programs. |
| Health Service Fees | Health Services fees finance health and medical services for students, including the maintenance and operation of the student health service center. |
| Debt Service Fees | Under the UNC System policy for the establishment of fees adopted by the Board of Governors in 1993 and revised in 2003, fees for the retirement of indebtedness are approved at the time a project is approved and established at the time that debt is incurred. Indebtedness fees, once established, remain in effect until the debt is retired. |
| Athletic Fees | Athletics fee revenues provide funds for intercollegiate athletic programs and for the maintenance and operation of athletic facilities. This fee provides operating support for the university’s athletic department and programs. This provides support for equipment and uniform purchases. |
| Education & Technology | These fees provide for specialized instructional supplies and services and for scientific and information technology equipment. |
| Campus Security Fees | 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; and (5) system-level safety and security training, coordination and audit functions. |
| Student Gov't Association | 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. |
Depending on your program and year, you may incur additional fees.
| Fee | Fee Description |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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 a student. |
| Business Passport Fee | The Passport to Professional Success Program (the Passport Program) aims to enable business and accounting students to become more professional in their interactions with colleagues, employers, and other professionals in their field. |
| Student Success Initiatives Fee | All degree-seeking sophomores, juniors, and seniors will be charged a $25.00 student success initiatives fee for each semester they are enrolled, and the fee 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, supplemental Instruction, academic counseling and the expansion of services to students on academic probation. |
Understanding the cost of attendance helps you plan ahead with confidence. While actual expenses may vary, this estimate gives you a clear picture of the average cost to attend UNC Pembroke full time for a full academic year — including tuition, housing, meals and more. It’s a helpful starting point as you prepare for your BraveNation journey.
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