Fall 2026-Spring 2027 Graduate Tuition and Fees
IMPORTANT: Proposed rates are subject to change until approved by the UNC Board of
Governors, reviewed and authorized by the North Carolina General Assembly, and enacted
into law through the state budget signed by the Governor.
Some graduate professional programs include a tuition differential in addition to standard graduate tuition. This additional charge helps maintain and enhance program quality while supporting student access.
Choose one option from each category to find your total estimated costs:
1) Tuition and Required Fees per Semester for Full-Time Students
(enrolled at least 9 hours)
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Student | $5,397.54* | $10,757.04* |
| Doctorate in Nursing Practices (DNP & DNP-FNP)** | $7,797.54* | $13,157.04* |
| Doctorate in Nursing Practices - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (DNP-CRNA) ** | $8,297.54* | $13,657.04* |
| Doctorate in Physical Therapy** | $6,027.54* | $12,427.54* |
| M.S. in Nursing Prelicensure (MSN MEPN)** | $6,080.25 | $11,490.92 |
| M.S. in Communication Sciences & Disorders** | $5,997.54* | $11,357.04* |
| Graduate Business** | $5,847.54* | $11,657.04* |
| Master of Social Work** | $5,697.54* | $11,057.04* |
| Master of Athletic Training** | $5,897.54* | $11,257.04* |
*Fees include $1,396.54 for the Graduate Value Plan Health Insurance Fee. Students
can waive this fee by verifying coverage, or enroll in the Premium Plan for $1,802.92,
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** Includes tuition differential.
Tuition rates above assume that you are a full-time student. Students who enroll for eight or fewer semester hours are considered part-time: PART-TIME GRADUATE TUITION AND FEES
More information on Required Fees
Miscellaneous Fees
| Fee | Cost | Frequency |
| Parking Permit-Graduate | $428.00 | per-year |
| Motorcycle Permit | $47.00 | per-year |
| Weekly Parking Permit | $15.00 | |
| Application Fee | $65.00 | |
| Late Registration Fee | $10.00 | |
| Graduation Fee | $60.00 | |
| Returned Check Fee | $35.00 | |
| Transcript Fee - Non-enrolled Students | $10.50 | |
| Replacement Diploma Fee | $35.00 | |
| Certificate Fee | $50.00 | |
| International Student Fee | $150.00 | |
| International Orientation Fee | $130.00 | |
| Study Abroad Fee | $150.00 | |
| Residential Technology Fee | $92.00 | |
| Late Graduation Registration Fee | $25.00 |
2) Residence Hall per Semester
An additional Residential Technology Fee of $92.00 per semester will be charged to students in residence halls.
| Residence Hall | Private | Double |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Hall* | $3,518.00 | $2,506.00 |
| Judaculla Hall | $3,765.00 | $3,280.00 |
| Balsam/Blue Ridge Hall | $4,305.00 | $3,736.00 |
| Norton Road Hall | $3,836.00 | $3,533.00 |
| Robertson | $3,551.00 | $2,972.00 |
| Madison | $3,998.00 | $3,496.00 |
| Noble | $4,348.00 | $3,773.00 |
| Allen | $4,107.00 | $3,522.00 |
| Village | $4,020.00 | $3,441.00 |
*Standard Hall shown for Graduate students includes Buchanan Hall only.
More information on Residence Hall choices
3) Meal Plan per Semester
| Unlimited Premium + $240.75 DB-1 Exchange per day* | $2,899.70 |
| Unlimited Basic + $133.75 DB-0 Exchange* | $2,493.10 |
| *First-year resident students must choose one of the above plans. | |
| Block 150 + $561.75 DB-150 Exchange | $2,038.35 |
| Weekly 14-$347.75 DB | $2,295.15 |
| Commuter Block 80 + $615.25 DB-80 Exchange | $1,391.00 |
| Commuter Block 40 + $454.75 DB-40 Exchange | $ 873.12 |
| Commuter $775.75 DB | $ 775.75 |
Sample Per-Semester Cost for In-State, Residential, Full-Time Graduate Student
| 1) Tuition and Fees | In-State | $ 5,397.54 |
| 2) Residence Hall | Madison Hall-Double | $ 3,496.00 |
| 3) Meal Plan | Block 150 | $ 2,038.35 |
| 4) Residential Technology Fee (students in residential living only) | $ 92.00 | |
| Total per semester | $11,023.89 | |
Sample Per-Semester Cost for Out-of-State, Residential, Full-Time Graduate Student
| 1) Tuition and Fees | Out-of-State | $10,757.04 |
| 2) Residence Hall | Madison Hall-Double | $ 3,496.00 |
| 3) Meal Plan | Block 150 | $ 2,038.35 |
| 4) Residential Technology Fee (students in residential living only | $ 92.00 | |
| Total per semester | $16,383.39 |
Tuition rates are reviewed and set annually by the North Carolina legislature. The University reserves the right to alter any charges without prior notice.
Fall 2025-Spring 2026 Estimated Cost Calculator Per Semester
The calculator below provides an estimated cost paid to WCU per semester. This estimation
does not include program specific fees, graduate tuition differentials or additional
personal costs.
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