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Fall 2021-Spring 2022 Undergraduate Tuition and Fees
Proposed Tuition and Required Fees per Semester for Full-Time Students
(enrolled at least 12 hours)
| Resident | Tuition and Fees |
|---|---|
| Resident of NC | $ 3,491.90* |
| Non-Resident of NC | $ 5,491.90* |
*Fees include a proposed $1308.40 for the Health Insurance Fee which may be waived by verifying coverage. Fees also include a Book Rental Fee for textbooks. Orientation fees are not included in this amount.
Proposed Hourly Tuition and Fees Rate per Semester for Part-Time Students
(enrolled 1-11 hours)
| Resident | Tuition and Fees |
|---|---|
| Resident of NC | $ 178.26** |
| Non-Resident of NC | $ 344.92** |
**Fees don't include $1308.40 for the Health Insurance Fee which will be added to the student's account if student is enrolled for 6 hours or more. The Health Insurance Fee may be waived by verifying coverage. Fees also include a Book Rental Fee for textbooks.
More information on Required Fees
Additional Academic Fees per Semester
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Engineering Major Fee | $ 75.00 |
| Fine Arts Major Fee | $125.00 |
| Cooperating Teachers Stipend Course Fee | $150.00 |
| Athletic Training Program Fee | $200.00 |
| Dietetics Program Fee | $125.00 |
| Recreational Therapy Program Fee | $ 50.00 |
| Emergency Medical Care Program Fee | $350.00 |
| Environmental Health Program Fee | $ 50.00 |
| Social Work Program Fee | $175.00 |
| Brinson Honors College Program Fee | $ 7.50 |
More information on part-time enrollment tuition and fees.
Additional Miscellaneous Fees
| Fee | Cost | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Permit-Freshman Resident | $400.00 | per year |
| Parking Permit-Sophomore Resident | $400.00 | per year |
| Parking Permit-Junior Resident | $400.00 | per year |
| Parking Permit-Senior Resident & Graduate | $324.00 | per year |
| Parking Permit-Commuter | $324.00 | per year |
| Motorcycle Permit | $ 42.00 | per year |
| Weekly Parking Permit | $ 7.50 | |
| Application Fee | $ 65.00 | |
| Intensive English Program Application Fee | $155.00 | |
| Late Registration Fee | $ 10.00 | |
| Graduation Fee | $ 60.00 | |
| Returned Check Fee | $ 25.00 | |
| 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 | $ 89.00 | |
| Late Graduation Registration Fee | $ 25.00 |
Residence Hall per Semester
An additional Residential Technology Fee of $89.00 will be charged to students in residence halls each semester.
| Residence Hall | Private | Double |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Hall* | $3404.00 | $2628.00 |
| Judaculla Hall | $3530.00 | $2871.00 |
| Balsam/Blue Ridge Hall | $4037.00 | $3503.00 |
| Reynolds Hall | $3583.00 | $2824.00 |
| Norton Road Hall | $3597.00 | $3313.00 |
| Harrill | $3594.00 | $3051.00 |
| Robertson | $3330.00 | $2786.00 |
| Madison | $3750.00 | $3278.00 |
| Noble | $3922.00 | $3342.00 |
| Allen | $3851.00 | $3302.00 |
| Village | $3770.00 | $3227.00 |
*Standard Housing includes Albright-Benton and Buchanan .
More information on Residence Halls
Meal Plan per Semester
| Meal Plan | Cost |
|---|---|
| Unlimited Premium + $214.00 DB-1 Exchange per day | $2514.50 |
| Unlimited Basic + $107.00 DB-0 Exchange | $2193.50 |
| * First-year resident students must choose one of the plans above | |
| Block 150 + $535.00 DB-150 Exchange | $1765.50 |
| Commuter Block 80 + $588.50 DB - 40 Exchange | $1262.60 |
| Commuter Block 40 + $428.00 DB - 40 Exchange | $ 904.15 |
| Commuter $749 DB | $ 749.00 |
*First-year:have not completed two consecutive semesters living on campus
AYCE meal charges include 7% NC sales tax.
More information on Meal Plans
Sample Per-Semester Costs
For Resident of NC, Full-Time, Residential Undergraduate Student
| Type | Choice | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1) Tuition and Fees | In-State | $3491.90 |
| 2) Residence Hall | Albright-Benton, double | $2628.00 |
| 3) Meal Plan | Unlimited Basic | $2193.50 |
| 4) Residential Tech Fee (students in residential living only) | $ 89.00 | |
| Total per semester | $8402.40 |
For Non-Resident of NC, Full-Time, Residential Undergraduate Student
| Type | Choice | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1) Tuition and Fees | Out-of-State | $5491.90 |
| 2) Residence Hall | Albright-Benton, double | $2628.00 |
| 3) Meal Plan | Unlimited Basic | $2193.50 |
| 4) Residential Tech Fee (students in residential living only) | $ 89.00 | |
| Total per Semester | $10402.40 |
Tuition rates are reviewed and set annually by the North Carolina legislature. The University reserves the right to alter any charges without prior notice.
Some or all instructional formats for all or part of the 2021-22 academic year may change due to the public health emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. As has always been the case, tuition and fees are charged at the beginning of the semester and will remain in place regardless of any changes in instructional format. Tuition and fees will not be refunded in the event that instructional format changes for any part of the 2020-21 academic year.
Fall 2021-Spring 2022 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.
