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The Board of Governors of the university reserves the right to change the charges for tuition, fees and the room and board rate at any time without prior notice.
Tuition and Fees (In Effect at Time of Publication)
University of North Carolina Wilmington’s tuition and fees are reviewed and approved by the Campus-Initiated Tuition Increase Committee (includes representation from the student body, faculty, and staff), the UNCW Board of Trustees, and the UNC System’s Board of Governors.
Tuition and fees are assessed per credit hour for fall and spring terms up to 12 credit hours for undergraduate students (up to 9 credit hours for graduate students). Undergraduate students enrolled in 12 or more credit hours are considered full-time (9 or more for graduate students) and they are assessed the full-time rates for tuition and fees as listed below.
All programs are categorized as main campus or extension campus. Students are assessed based on the category associated with their program (main campus or extension). Students are able to view the campus code associated with their program in MySeaport - Students. Rates for tuition vary according to the student’s status as a resident or non-resident of North Carolina.
All charges on the student account are due and payable per published dates on the Student Accounts website to avoid class cancellation and/or registration, transcript, and diploma holds. Online payments can be made via E-bill in MySeaport. Checks and money orders should be made payable to the University of North Carolina Wilmington and include the student’s identification number.
University of North Carolina Wilmington has implemented the Fixed Tuition Program as required by North Carolina General Statute § 116-143.9. As required, in-state tuition rates at all UNC institutions will be fixed for eight consecutive semesters for all resident bachelor’s degree-seeking freshmen. Eligible transfer students will have fixed tuition rates for an appropriate number of consecutive semesters, based on the number of transfer credits transferred in from other institutions. The Fixed Tuition program only includes tuition and not fees. Fees may be increased annually. For more information, please see the Student Accounts and Cashier Office website.
Full-Time Charges per Semester for Main Campus programs (12 or more semester hours):
| For FY 2025-26 |
In-State Students |
Out-of-State Students* |
| Tuition |
$2,221.50 |
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$11,298.50 |
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| Education &Technology Fees |
$281.50 |
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$281.50 |
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| Security Fee |
$30.00 |
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$30.00 |
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| University Fees |
$1,160.50 |
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$1,160.50 |
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Total |
$3,693.50 |
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$12,770.50 |
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| The following student activities fees are included in the full-time tuition and fee amount per semester: |
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| Athletics |
$410.00 |
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$410.00 |
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| Health |
$135.00 |
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$135.00 |
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| Media |
$6.25 |
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$6.25 |
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| SGA |
$25.75 |
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$25.75 |
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| Student Union |
$75.00 |
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$75.00 |
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| Recreation and Intramurals |
$134.78 |
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$134.78 |
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| Postal |
$7.50 |
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$7.50 |
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| Athletic Facilities Operating |
$53.75 |
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$53.75 |
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| Cultural Events |
$21.48 |
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$21.48 |
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| One Card Technology System |
$6.00 |
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$6.00 |
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| Leadership |
$11.50 |
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$11.50 |
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| Student Services |
$20.00 |
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$20.00 |
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| Green Initiative Fund |
$5.00 |
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$5.00 |
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| Rec Center Expansion Debt |
$74.50 |
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$74.50 |
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| Recreation Field Expansion |
$26.00 |
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$26.00 |
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| Union Expansion Debt |
$87.50 |
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$87.50 |
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| Transportation |
$60.00 |
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$60.00 |
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| Association of Student Government |
$.50 |
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$.50 |
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Total |
$1,160.50 |
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$1,160.50 |
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| Undergraduate students in main campus programs registering for 12 or more credit hours will be charged at the full-time rate as shown above. Students in main campus programs registering for fewer than 12 credit hours will pay tuition and fees as follows: |
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| In-State Residents |
In-State Students |
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| Cohort |
Per Credit Hour |
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| FT 2022-23 |
$307.80 |
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| FT 2023-24 |
$307.80 |
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| FT 2024-25 |
$307.80 |
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| FT 2025-26 |
$307.80 |
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| No Cohort |
$307.80 |
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| Out of State Residents* |
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| Per Credit Hour |
$1,064.22 |
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*See information on residency at the end of this section.
Full-Time Charges per Semester for Extension programs (12 or more credit hours)
| For FY 2025-26 |
In-State Students |
Out-of-State Students* |
| Tuition |
$2,221.50 |
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$11,298.500 |
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| Education and Technology Fee |
$281.50 |
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$281.50 |
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| Security Fee |
$30.00 |
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$30.00 |
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| Association of SGA Fee |
$.50 |
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$.50 |
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Total |
$2,533.50 |
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$11,610.50 |
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Note: For Distance Education/Extension courses that require proctored exams, there may be additional fees for the verification of student identity. Students may also be required to find an independent testing facility for these exams. Contact the course instructor for more information.
Undergraduate students in extension programs registering for 12 or more credit hours will be charged at the full-time rate as shown above. Students in extension programs registering for fewer than 12 credit hours will pay tuition and fees as follows:
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| In-State Students |
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| Cohort |
Per Credit Hour |
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| FT 2022-23 |
$211.14 |
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| FT 2023-24 |
$211.14 |
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| FT 2024-25 |
$211.14 |
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| FT 2025-26 |
$211.14 |
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| No Cohort |
$211.14 |
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| Out of State Residents* |
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| Per Credit Hour |
$967.56 |
For fixed tuition rates by cohort please see the Student Accounts and Cashier Office website.
* See information on residency at the end of this section.
** The University of North Carolina Wilmington reserves the right to make changes to tuition and fees at any time with the approval of the proper authorities. The University also reserves the right to correct any clerical errors on student accounts.
Summer sessions tuition, fees, and refund policy can be found here: https://www.uncw.edu/seahawk-life/money-matters/student-accounts-cashiers-office/tuition-fees/index
Other Fees***:
| Charge for Registration Reinstatement of Tuition and Fees (see below) |
$75.00 |
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| Health Insurance Fees – Premium Plan – per semester (fall and spring) |
$1,475.32 |
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| Health Insurance Fees – Value Plan – per semester (fall and spring) (default plan) |
$1,182.28 |
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| Application Fee (to accompany application, nonrefundable) |
$80.00 |
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| Freshman Orientation Fee |
$180.00 |
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| UNCW One Card - Student ID |
$20.00 |
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| Diploma Fee |
$12.00 |
| Liability Insurance (Additional charge for courses that require insurance coverage) |
$12.00 |
| Parking Annual Rates: |
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The University’s Board of Trustees reserves the right to change parking rates. Please visit the Parking and
Transportation website at https://uncw.edu/parking/ to confirm current parking rates. (In effect at time of publication) |
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All students operating motor vehicles on campus are required to purchase a UNCW Parking permit. Permits are assigned on a “first come, first served” basis based upon time of registration, with no advantage by class standing (i.e., Senior, Junior, Sophomore, Freshman). |
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| Commuter Options: |
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| Deck - premium option (Per Year) |
$ 483.00 |
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| Zone 1 - premium option (Per Year) |
$ 473.00 |
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| Zone 2 - premium option (Per Year) |
$ 410.00 |
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| Park and Ride (Per Year) |
$ 290.00 |
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| Night/Weekend (Per Year) |
$ 164.00 |
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| Resident Options: |
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| Resident (Per Year) |
$ 410.00 |
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| Resident Deck (Per Year) |
$ 483.00 |
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| Campus Mail: |
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Rental Rates for Student Campus Boxes (Per Semester) |
$11.00 |
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Rental Rates for Summer (Includes both sessions) |
$11.00 |
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***Please see Student Account’s website for additional course fees.
Charge for Registration Reinstatement of Tuition and Fees
A course registration reinstatement charge will be assessed to students who fail to pay tuition and fees by published deadlines. Students who have not paid tuition and fees by the deadline are subject to cancellation of their registration. Students who have been canceled for non-payment may re-register for the exact classes canceled with a $75 registration reinstatement charge. Appeals for course reinstatement after the add/drop date may be submitted to the Dean of the student’s college. Non-attendance or non-payment does not relieve a student of tuition liability. Students who do not plan to attend classes for a term must officially withdraw from the semester by contacting the Office of the Registrar.
UNCW Refund Policy – Fall and Spring Semesters
The university’s refund policy complies with the requirements of the university’s accrediting agency and the U.S. Department of Education. This refund policy only applies to complete term withdrawals from all courses from UNCW. Students who simply withdraw from an individual class after the drop/add period receive NO refund or reduction of tuition and fees.
Students must follow the official term withdrawal process to receive a refund under the university’s policy. To officially withdraw from the university, students must withdraw online via the student portal. Any outstanding financial obligations to the university will be deducted from the amount refunded.
A student who officially withdraws from the university on or before the last day of registration (drop/add period) will receive a refund of the amount paid. Refunds are based on the effective date of the withdrawal. The Tuition/Fees Credit Schedule is posted on the Student Accounts website.
Students completing a term withdrawal will receive refunds as follows:
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Date of Complete Withdrawal |
Refund Percentage |
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On or before drop/add |
100% |
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After drop/add but prior to first 20% of the enrollment period |
80% |
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Between the first 20% and the end of the first 40% of an enrollment period |
50% |
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Between the first 40% and the end of the first 60% of the enrollment period |
25% |
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After the end of the first 60% of the enrollment period |
0% |
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Declining balance portions of room and board plans will be refunded separately. |
This refund policy applies to complete term withdrawals from UNCW. Note: Before officially withdrawing, students should check with their financial aid counselor to understand any financial aid implications.
UNCW Refund Policy - Summer Sessions
Because of the short duration of summer school sessions, summer session charges are not refundable after the drop/add period.
Residence Status for Tuition Purposes
A student’s status as an in-state or out-of-state resident for tuition purposes determines the tuition rate charged for the student. A student’s residency status is determined by the North Carolina Residency Determination Service (RDS) under the authority of the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority.
Students seeking to establish or update their residency status are required to complete the process offered by RDS and to provide UNCW with the Residency Classification Number (RCN) for their status. Students who do not have an RDS determination or who do not provide their RCN default to out-of-state status. Students with an expired residency status default to out-of-state and need to renew their status through RDS.
Refer to RDS at ncresidency.org or 844-319-3640 for information on how residency is determined and completing the process.
The deadline to be changed to in-state residency status for an in-progress semester is set by the UNC System and published on the UNCW calendar. Students who receive a change in status with an RDS effective date after the UNC System deadline will have the in-state status take effect the following semester.
There are several state-authorized tuition benefits that provide the equivalent of the in-state rate to qualifying out-of-state students. Refer to RDS for information on these benefits and how to qualify.
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