The tuition rate you pay is determined by your state residency. Amounts listed are estimates only. Tuition is controlled by the North Carolina State Legislature and is subject to change without notice. Tuition rates are the same for in-person, hybrid (courses that meet in person and online), and online courses.

North Carolina Residents

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• $76 per credit hour
• Maximum: $1,216 for 16 or more credit hours

Non-North Carolina Residents

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• $268 per credit hour
• Maximum: $4,288 for 16 or more credit hours

6000 Course Numbers

• These courses are offered free of charge.

Senior Citizens

Senior citizens 65 years or older can audit for-college-credit courses without paying tuition. Senior citizens can register on the first day of the term and will be required to pay fees. Enrollment into a course is dependent on space availability.