Tuition & net price

How much does University of North Carolina at Wilmington cost?

Published tuition is $7,277 in-state and $24,152 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance of $26,547 a year. After aid, families pay between $10,778 and $25,573 depending on income.

In-state tuition$7,277before aid
Out-of-state$24,152before aid
Lowest net price$10,778families under $30k
Highest net price$25,573families over $110k

What families actually pay Average net price after grants and scholarships, by household income.

Household incomeNet price a yearShare of the sticker price
Under $30,000 $10,778 41%
$30,001–$48,000 $12,572 47%
$48,001–$75,000 $17,378 65%
$75,001–$110,000 $24,046 91%
Over $110,000 $25,573 96%

Net price is the federal measure of what students actually pay: total cost of attendance minus the grant and scholarship aid they receive. It is the only cost figure worth comparing between universities — the published tuition above is a list price that most students never pay in full.

Who pays how The mix of grant aid and borrowing at this university.

On Pell grants
24%
Take federal loans
36%
Typical repayment
$207/mo

A high Pell share means the university enrols many lower-income students, and usually that its net price for those families is well below the sticker price. A high loan share means the gap between aid and cost is being filled with borrowing — the repayment record shows how that works out afterwards.

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How the price compares Universities charging a similar amount in North Carolina.

UniversityIn-stateOut-of-stateCost of attendanceNet price (under $30k)
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro $7,661 $24,012 $21,373 $7,305
East Carolina University $7,361 $23,638 $23,867 $10,046
University of North Carolina at Asheville $7,501 $24,849 $21,685 $8,219
Appalachian State University $7,579 $25,212 $23,169 $9,325
University of North Carolina at Charlotte $7,239 $22,492 $23,010 $10,357
Johnson C. Smith University $21,300 $21,300 $34,923 $19,940

University of North Carolina at Wilmington costs: common questions

How much is tuition at University of North Carolina at Wilmington?
Published tuition is $7,277 for in-state students and $24,152 for out-of-state students, before any aid.
What does University of North Carolina at Wilmington actually cost after financial aid?
It depends on family income. After grants and scholarships, families earning under $30,000 pay a net $10,778 a year, while families over $110,000 pay $25,573.
What is the total cost of attendance at University of North Carolina at Wilmington?
$26,547 a year as the institution reports it — tuition, fees, housing, books and living costs combined. Almost nobody pays this in full; the net price above is what families actually pay.
Is University of North Carolina at Wilmington worth the money?
Graduates earn a median $54,967 ten years after starting, against $19,500 of median debt — see the full payback breakdown for the arithmetic.

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition and cost of attendance are as reported by the institution; net price is the average paid by students receiving federal aid, by household income band. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026.