North Carolina Central University School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at North Carolina Central University School of Law is $16,371 for North Carolina residents and $39,042 for out-of-state students according to the North Carolina Central University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., North Carolina Central University School of Law' tuition is slightly lower than the average tuition of $43,678. Compared to public law schools in North Carolina, its tuition is slightly lower than the average tuition of $45,264.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,542 for state residents and $19,578 for out-out-state students at North Carolina Central University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,480 for state residents and $20,788 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 99.42% higher than undergraduate tuition and 87.81% higher than graduate tuition at North Carolina Central University.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares North Carolina Central University School of Law's tuition with other law schools by location and school type. Comparisons can help you make decisions and prepare life as a law school student and beyond.
You can compare North Carolina Central University School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $35K and $40K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Central University School of Law | $16,371 | $39,042 |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| North Carolina Law Schools | $23,034 | $55,109 |
| Public | $23,034 | $45,264 |
| Private | $60,032 | |
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at North Carolina Central University School of Law has increased by 0.20% compared to last year. It has increased by 0.49% over the past 6 years from $38,852 to $39,042.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $39,120 with $78 increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied. Based on the average increase rate over past 5 years, the 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $39,080, which is $38 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $16,180 | $38,852 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $16,196 | $38,868 | ▲0.04% |
| 2020-2021 | $16,345 | $39,017 | ▲0.38% |
| 2021-2022 | $16,345 | $39,017 | ▲0.00% |
| 2022-2023 | $16,292 | $38,964 | ▼-0.14% |
| 2023-2024 | $16,371 | $39,042 | ▲0.20% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at North Carolina Central University School of Law is $41,007 for North Carolina residents and $63,678 for out-of-state students. It includes tuition & fees, living costs, costs for books & supplies, transportation & travel costs, and other living expenses, but may exclude health insurance fee, loan fee, and required exam fee. After receiving grants and scholarships, the COA down to $53,273. For detailed costs breakdown, see North Carolina Central University School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| North Carolina Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $41,007 | $63,678 |
| Tuition & Fees | $16,371 | $39,042 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $16,248 | |
| Books | $2,000 | |
| Other Expenses | $6,388 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $30,602 | $53,273 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $10,405 | |
Data Source: North Carolina Central University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 64.82% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $10,405 at North Carolina Central University School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at North Carolina Central University School of Law is much lower than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in North Carolina, the received percentage is lower than the average of 89%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Central University School of Law | 64.82% | $10,405 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| North Carolina Law Schools | 88.63% | $21,949 |
| Public | 75.66% | $12,703 |
| Private | 95.12% | $26,572 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 479 enrolled students, 301 students 62.84% received grants and/or scholarships. 4.32% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 48.17% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $16,828 and the 25th percentile amount is $8,000. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $11,268 and the 25th percentile amount is $4,500.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | |||||
| Enrollment | 299 | 307 | 341 | 396 | 415 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 181 | 194 | 329 | 399 | 269 |
| Percent Received | 60.54% | 63.19% | 96.48% | 100.76% | 64.82% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $6,039 | $6,000 | $2,887 | $5,050 | $8,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $11,540 | $10,000 | $8,243 | $10,100 | $10,405 |
| 75th Percentile | $17,057 | $15,091 | $14,965 | $16,575 | $16,828 |
| Part-time | |||||
| Enrollment | 71 | 57 | 63 | 64 | 64 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 23 | 25 | 62 | 43 | 32 |
| Percent Received | 32.39% | 43.86% | 98.41% | 67.19% | 50.00% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $4,882 | $2,999 | $2,220 | $2,995 | $4,500 |
| 50th Percentile | $8,761 | $4,366 | $3,015 | $5,033 | $8,130 |
| 75th Percentile | $13,576 | $9,876 | $8,028 | $9,654 | $11,268 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of full-time students who received financial aid, 46.10% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 49.44% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 4.46% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 387.50% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 37.50% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | |||||
| Number Received | 181 | 194 | 329 | 399 | 269 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 50.83% | 55.15% | 64.44% | 60.15% | 46.10% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 24.86% | 35.57% | 25.23% | 31.83% | 49.44% |
| Full Tuition | 21.55% | 4.64% | 0.91% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| More than Full Tuition | 2.76% | 4.64% | 9.42% | 8.02% | 4.46% |
| Part-time | |||||
| Number Received | 23 | 25 | 62 | 43 | 32 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 69.57% | 72.00% | 72.58% | 76.74% | 59.38% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 21.74% | 24.00% | 20.97% | 18.60% | 37.50% |
| Full Tuition | 8.70% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| More than Full Tuition | 0.00% | 4.00% | 6.45% | 4.65% | 3.13% |
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