Most Affordable Universities in North Carolina

Q: How many universities are ranked for Most Affordable in North Carolina?

There are 50 universities ranked for Most Affordable in North Carolina based on government-verified data.

Q: How are Most Affordable rankings calculated?

Rankings are based on data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Institutions are ranked by most affordable metrics using the most recently available data. Only institutions with complete data are included.

Rankings based on government-verified data for qualifying institutions in North Carolina.

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#	Institution	Tuition	Avg Earnings	Grad Rate	Tuition
1	Elizabeth City State University Public NC ROI	$3,412	$33,776	46%	$3,412
2	University of North Carolina at Pembroke Public NC ROI	$3,571	$37,126	45%	$3,571
3	Fayetteville State University Public NC ROI	$3,969	$37,831	39%	$3,969
4	Western Carolina University Public NC ROI	$4,532	$43,085	60%	$4,532
5	Carolina College of Biblical Studies Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$6,276	$34,156	N/A	$6,276
6	North Carolina Central University Public NC ROI	$6,542	$35,967	45%	$6,542
7	Winston-Salem State University Public NC ROI	$6,735	$40,557	49%	$6,735
8	North Carolina A & T State University Public NC ROI	$6,748	$36,638	56%	$6,748
9	Manna University Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$7,163	$33,431	77%	$7,163
10	University of North Carolina at Charlotte Public NC ROI	$7,214	$48,812	69%	$7,214
11	University of North Carolina Wilmington Public NC ROI	$7,317	$46,972	73%	$7,317
12	East Carolina University Public NC ROI	$7,361	$46,420	64%	$7,361
13	University of North Carolina Asheville Public NC ROI	$7,461	$36,947	57%	$7,461
14	Appalachian State University Public NC ROI	$7,541	$43,663	74%	$7,541
15	University of North Carolina at Greensboro Public NC ROI	$7,593	$39,869	58%	$7,593
16	Heritage Bible College Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$8,688	$30,996	N/A	$8,688
17	North Carolina State University at Raleigh Public NC ROI	$8,895	$57,623	85%	$8,895
18	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Public NC ROI	$8,989	$57,057	92%	$8,989
19	Carolina Christian College Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$9,420	$0	N/A	$9,420
20	University of North Carolina School of the Arts Public NC ROI	$9,477	$24,537	81%	$9,477
21	Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$10,646	$0	49%	$10,646
22	Southeastern Free Will Baptist Bible College Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$11,250	$0	44%	$11,250
23	Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$11,960	$41,684	N/A	$11,960
24	Carolina University Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$16,000	$30,657	30%	$16,000
25	Saint Augustine's University Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$16,896	$26,999	27%	$16,896
26	Shaw University Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$17,176	$26,148	17%	$17,176
27	Mid-Atlantic Christian University Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$17,280	$29,887	43%	$17,280
28	Livingstone College Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$18,296	$24,024	26%	$18,296
29	Bennett College Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$19,140	$23,153	20%	$19,140
30	Belmont Abbey College Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$19,500	$43,816	47%	$19,500
31	Chamberlain University-North Carolina Private For-Profit NC ROI	$19,686	$84,533	N/A	$19,686
32	Greensboro College Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$20,400	$36,462	41%	$20,400
33	Johnson C Smith University Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$20,480	$31,478	38%	$20,480
34	South University-High Point Private For-Profit NC ROI	$20,650	$34,115	12%	$20,650
35	University of Mount Olive Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$25,950	$43,026	48%	$25,950
36	Chowan University Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$27,110	$30,096	27%	$27,110
37	Lenoir-Rhyne University Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$30,900	$44,799	51%	$30,900
38	Lees-McRae College Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$31,140	$41,599	45%	$31,140
39	Brevard College Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$31,250	$34,401	38%	$31,250
40	Salem College Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$32,236	$38,496	59%	$32,236
41	William Peace University Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$33,150	$39,738	44%	$33,150
42	Catawba College Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$33,400	$36,912	54%	$33,400
43	Gardner-Webb University Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$33,450	$43,996	57%	$33,450
44	Montreat College Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$33,860	$39,763	41%	$33,860
45	Pfeiffer University Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$33,930	$44,621	40%	$33,930
46	North Carolina Wesleyan University Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$35,536	$38,939	39%	$35,536
47	Barton College Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$35,600	$40,785	49%	$35,600
48	Mars Hill University Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$37,270	$35,680	41%	$37,270
49	Methodist University Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$39,664	$40,540	41%	$39,664
50	Wingate University Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$40,196	$43,992	51%	$40,196

About This Ranking

This ranking is based on data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which provides comprehensive information about colleges and universities across the country.

Institutions are ranked by most affordable metrics using the most recently available data. Only institutions with complete data for the ranking criteria are included.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Most Affordable universities in North Carolina?

The top Most Affordable university in North Carolina is Elizabeth City State University, followed by University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Rankings are based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data.

How many universities are ranked for Most Affordable in North Carolina?

How are Most Affordable rankings calculated?

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