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Tuition & Required Fees for Graduate Students
Tuition and fees listed cover the entire 2025-2026 school year and are billed over two semesters; Fall and Spring. The billing schedule for the Fall and Spring semesters is as follows:
Fall Semester:
- Bills will be posted in TouchNet on or before July 3, 2025.
- Payment for Fall semester bills will be due on August 1, 2025.
Spring Semester:
- Bills will be posted in TouchNet on or before December 3, 2025.
- Payment for Spring semester bills will be due on January 2, 2026.
Note: Tuition and fees are subject to change and may increase each year depending on the NC Legislature budget bill. By adhering to the multi-year billing calendar and ensuring transparency regarding charges, UNCSA aims to facilitate smooth financial planning for students and their families throughout the academic year. UNCSA does not require any additional charges associated with the verification of student identity. Learn more about the Fixed Tuition Program. Tuition and most fees for part-time students are prorated based on 12 credits hours for full-time.
| Tuition Rate | Full Year | Fall | Spring | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate In-State 2017 - present | $9,696 | $4,848 | $4,848 | |
| Graduate Out-of-State | $24,399 | $12,199 | $12,200 | |
| General Fees+ | Full Year | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Technology | $771 | $385 | $386 |
| Health Center/Not Insurance | $617 | $308 | $309 |
| Counseling Services | $291 | $145 | $146 |
| Campus Security Fee | $60 | $30 | $30 |
| Transportation | $130 | $65 | $65 |
| College Activity | $711 | $355 | $356 |
| Mail Center | $59 | $59 | |
| One Card | $60 | $60 | |
| Student Government Fee | $1 | $1 | |
| New Student Orientation | $150 | $150 |
| Art School Special Fees | Full Year | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| School of Dance | $420 | $340 | $80 |
| School of Design & Production Students | $412 | $206 | $206 |
| School of Drama | $308 | $154 | $154 |
| School of Filmmaking | $1,520 | $760 | $760 |
| School of Music | $695 | $347 | $348 |
| University-Wide Art School Production Fee | $264 | $132 | $132 |
|
Insurance |
Full Year | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value Plan (PPO) - Default Enrollment | $2,364.56 | $1,182.28 | $1,182.28 |
| Premium Plan (PPO) - must opt-in; see additional benefits | $2,950.64 | $1,475.32 | $1,475.32 |
Mandatory Major Health Insurance — unless waiver is submitted online each semester (before deadline) at BlueCross Blue Shield. Waiver not applicable to foreign students.
**Rates are subject to change based on approval by UNC Systems office.
|
Room Plans |
Full Year | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artist Village (Double Occupancy) | $8,988 | $4,494 | $4,494 |
| Artist Village (Single Occupancy) | $10,336 | $5,168 | $5,168 |
| Artist Village (Super Single Occupancy) | $17,976 | $8,988 | $8,988 |
| Center Stage Apartment (Double Occupancy) | $9,529 | $4,764 | $4,765 |
| Center Stage Apartment (Quad Occupancy) | $7,569 | $3,784 | $3,785 |
|
Meal Plans |
Full Year | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Access Meal Plan | $4,817.14 | $2,408.57 | $2,408.57 |
| 175 Meal Plan | $3,349.10 | $1,674.55 | $1,674.55 |
| Commuter Meal Plans: Block 50 | $782.76 | $391.38 | $391.38 |
| Commuter Meal Plans: Block 30 | $501.16 | $250.58 | $250.58 |
| Commuter Meal Plans: Block 20 | $356.14 | $178.07 | $178.07 |
Prices include 7% sales tax, for more information visit College Meal Plan.
|
Application Fees |
|
|---|---|
| Domestic | $95 |
| Foreign | $130 |
|
Miscellaneous Fees |
|
|---|---|
| Parking Decal | $100 |
| Graduation Fee (seniors only) | $100 |
| Replacement Diploma | $50 |
| Transcript Fee | $7 |
| One Card Lost/Temporary ID | $25 |
| One Card Replacement Card | $15 |
| One Card Trade-In | $5 |
| Returend Check Fee | $25 |
Additional Estimated Cost of Attendance**
In addition to billable school costs, students may incur other expenses to live and go to school for the academic year.
**Based on 2025 - 2026 Cost of Attendance for Financial Aid Purposes.
|
Books & Supplies Allowance (estimated) |
$1,000 |
|---|
|
Food Allowance (estimated) |
|
|---|---|
| In-State on/off campus | $2,965 |
| Out-of-State on/off campus | $2,965 |
|
Housing Allowance (estimated) |
|
|---|---|
| In-State on/off campus | $9,285 |
| Out-of-State on/off campus | $9,285 |
|
Transportation Allowance (estimated) |
|
|---|---|
| In-State | $3,726 |
| Out-of-State | $3,726 |
|
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses Allowance (estimated) |
$2,446 |
|---|
|
Student Loan Fees (estimated average) |
$69 |
|---|
+ Fees are used to effectively support, maintain, and operate essential programs, services, and facilities on the UNCSA campus, regardless of learning method.