The Value of a NC Wesleyan University Education
College is the gateway to a lifetime of opportunities for graduates. Cost & Aid can be overwhelming, but North Carolina Wesleyan can guide you down several pathways to an affordable college career. In fact, 100% of our traditional students receive financial assistance from a variety of sources such as grants, scholarships, work-study, and student loans.
Study shows some students end up paying less at a private college than a public institution due to the increased availability of merit and need-based scholarships.
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Considered the Most Affordable Private Institution in NC
According to a News & Observer article:
“Which NC colleges cost the least? What NYT rankings say about sticker vs. net prices”
According to a Student Loan Hero by Lendingtree article: “The Most Expensive and Least Expensive Colleges in Each State to Get a Bachelor’s Degree”
Top 30 colleges and universities in the state of NC according to BEST VALUE – bestvalueschools.com.
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What is a Net Price Calculator?
Net price calculators are available on a college’s or university’s website and allow prospective students to enter information about themselves to find out what students like them paid to attend the institution in the previous year, after taking grants and scholarship aid into account. This tool will help you and your family estimate your out-of-pocket costs. It’s easy to use and will take 10 minutes or less to complete.
What does Net Price mean?
Net Price is the amount that a student pays to attend an institution in a single academic year AFTER subtracting scholarships and grants the student receives. Scholarships and grants are forms of financial aid that a student does not have to pay back.
Cost of Attendance
2024-2025 Undergraduate Tuition for Traditional/Day Students
| Tuition |
$34,936 (New Students) $35,810 (Returning Students) |
$17,468 per semester* $17,905 per semester* |
| Room (Double) | $5,898 | $2,949 per semester |
| Meal Plan |
$7,450 (New Students) $6,984 (Returning Students) |
$3,725 per semester $3,492 per semester |
| Books | FREE (Included in Tuition) | |
| TOTAL: |
$49,384 (New Students) $49,792 (Returning Students) |
*Does not include:
- $100 Processing & Orientation Fee (first-year students only)
- $1,100 Additional University Fees ($550 per semester)
Contact the Business office for more information
2025-2026 Estimated Cost of Attendance
The NCWU Board of Trustees voted to approve tuition and fees for the 2025-26 academic year in October 2024. Estimated annual costs are provided below to assist undergraduate students with financial planning. Exact costs will vary based on a student’s status, housing, meal plan selections and course of study. Note that indirect costs such as transportation and personal expenses are not included in tuition.
2025-2026 Undergraduate Tuition and Fees for Traditional/Day Students
| Tuition |
$36,705 (New Students) $36,705 (Returning Students) |
$18,353 per semester* $18,353 per semester* |
| Room (Double) | $6,045 | $3,022 per semester |
| Meal Plan |
$7,823 (New Students) $7,332 (Returning Students) |
$3,912 per semester $3,666 per semester |
| Books | FREE (Included in Tuition) | |
| TOTAL: |
$50,573 (New Students) $50,082 (Returning Students) |
*Does not include:
- $100 Processing & Orientation Fee (first-year students only)
- $1,150 Additional University Fees ($575 per semester)
Contact the Business office for more information
2024-2025 Undergraduate Tuition Cost for Adult Students
| Adult Studies/ Distance Learning |
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| Tuition* | $435 per credit hour |
*Does not include $50 Technology Fee (per term)
2025-2026 Estimated Cost of Attendance
The NCWU Board of Trustees voted to approve tuition and fees for the 2025-26 academic year in October 2024. Estimated annual costs are provided below to assist undergraduate students with financial planning. Exact costs will vary based on a student’s status, housing, meal plan selections and course of study. Note that indirect costs such as transportation and personal expenses are not included in tuition.
2025-2026 Adult Undergraduate Tuition and Fees
| Adult Studies/ Distance Learning |
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| Tuition* | $445 per credit hour |
| Nursing Program* | $260 per credit hour |
*Does not include $50 Technology Fee (per term)
Contact the Business office for more information
2024-2025 Graduate Tuition
| Costs Per Credit Hour | Approximate Total Program Tuition* | |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | $545 (33 ch) | $17,440 – $17,985 |
| Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) | $535 (33 ch) | $17,120 – $17,655 |
| Master of Science in Human Performance and Sports Science (MSHPSS) | $550 (38 ch) | $20,900 – $22,000 |
| Master of Science in Information Technology Management (MSITM) | $550 (30 ch) | $16,500 – $17,500 |
| Master of Public Health (MPH) | $550 (42 ch) | $23,200 – $24,000 |
| Master of Science in Strategic Leadership (MSSL) | $545 (30 ch) | $16,350 – $16,750 |
*Does not include $50 Technology Fee (per term)
2025-2026 Estimated Cost of Attendance
The NCWU Board of Trustees voted to approve tuition and fees for the 2025-26 academic year in October 2024. Estimated annual costs are provided below to assist graduate students with financial planning. Exact costs will vary based on a student’s status and course of study. Note that indirect costs such as transportation and personal expenses are not included in tuition.
2025-2026 Graduate Programs Tuition and Fees
| Costs Per Credit Hour | Approximate Total Program Tuition* | |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | $550 (33 ch) | |
| Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) | $550 (33 ch) | |
| Master of Science in Human Performance and Sports Science (MSHPSS) | $550 (38 ch) | |
| Master of Science in Information Technology Management (MSITM) | $550 (30 ch) | |
| Master of Public Health (MPH) | $550 (42 ch) | |
| Master of Science in Strategic Leadership (MSSL) | $550 (30 ch) |
*Does not include $50 Technology Fee (per term) or Books
2024-2025 Costs Per Credit Hour
| Traditional Students (In-State/Out-of-State) | Adult & Professional Studies/Online Learning | |
| New Students | $1,455.67* per credit hour | $435 per credit hour |
| Returning Students | $1,492.08* per credit hour | – |
2025-2026 Estimated Cost of Attendance
The NCWU Board of Trustees voted to approve tuition and fees for the 2025-26 academic year in October 2024. Estimated annual costs are provided below to assist students with financial planning. Exact costs will vary based on a student’s status and course of study. Note that indirect costs such as transportation and personal expenses are not included in tuition.
2025-2026 Tuition Per Credit Hour
| Traditional Students (In-State/Out-of-State) | Adult & Professional Studies/Online Learning | |
| New Students | $1,685.76* per credit hour | $445 per credit hour |
| Returning Students | $1,669.40* per credit hour | – |
| In-State/ Out-of-State |
Adult Studies/ Distance Learning |
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Tuition* *Per the DODMOU, the formula for Tuition is: Example: |
New Students: $1,164.53 per credit hour Returning Students: $1,193.67 per credit hour |
$435 per credit hour |
| 10% Military Discount |
New Students: -$145.57 Returning Students: -$149.21 |
-$43.50 |
| Estimated Cost of Books DOD pays tuition only. This is the estimated cost of books per credit hour. |
$62.50/credit hour | 0 |
| TOTAL MILITARY COST (Tuition minus discount, minus the estimated cost of textbooks) |
New Students: $956.46 per credit hour Returning Students: $981.96 per credit hour |
$391.50 per credit hour |
*Does not include:
- $50 Technology Fee (per term)
- $100 Graduation Fee (one-time fee due in final semester)
Graduate Tuition
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
$550 per credit hour
Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ)
$550 per credit hour
Master of Science in Human Performance and Sports Science (MSHPSS)
$550 per credit hour
Master of Science in Information Technology Management (MSITM)
$550 per credit hour
Master of Public Health (MPH)
$550 per credit hour
Master of Science in Strategic Leadership (MSSL)
$550 per credit hour
2025-2026 Tuition Per Credit Hour
| In-State/ Out-of-State |
Adult Studies/ Distance Learning |
|
|
Tuition* *Per the DODMOU, the formula for Tuition is: Example: |
$1,223.50/credit hour | $445 per credit hour |
| 10% Military Discount | -$122.35 per credit hour | -$44.50 |
| Estimated Cost of Books DOD pays tuition only. This is the estimated cost of books per credit hour. |
N/A | $62.50 per credit hour |
| TOTAL MILITARY COST (Tuition minus discount, minus the estimated cost of textbooks) |
$1,101.15 per credit hour | $400.50 per credit hour |
*Does not include:
- $50 Technology Fee (per term)
- $125 Graduation Fee (one-time fee due in final semester)
Graduate Tuition
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
$550 per credit hour
Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ)
$550 per credit hour
Master of Science in Human Performance and Sports Science (MSHPSS)
$550 per credit hour
Master of Science in Information Technology Management (MSITM)
$550 per credit hour
Master of Public Health (MPH)
$550 per credit hour
Master of Science in Strategic Leadership (MSSL)
$550 per credit hour
Books are FREE for Full-time Day Students!
Yes, it’s true. NC Wesleyan University is always looking for ways to make our students’ lives easier, so the cost of books will be rolled into tuition for Traditional Undergraduate Full-time Day students. You will not have to pay a separate fee.* By rolling books into tuition, students save money and can also benefit them in the form of a boost to financial aid.
*Not included for Adult & Professional Studies and Graduate students.
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Traditional Day Students
Congratulations on becoming a NC Wesleyan Bishop! If you are a Traditional Student, the next step after completing your application is to make your deposit so we can save your seat in the upcoming class of NCWU. In order to make your online deposit, students, parents and authorized users will need to have their user name and password supplied by the university.
Adult & Professional Studies Students
If you are an adult student enrolling in our APS program, there is no deposit required.
Payment Options
Students should be focused on their academic goals, not stressed about how they will make their next tuition payment. North Carolina Wesleyan understands that taking on college expenses can be daunting. That’s why we offer payment plans in the form of monthly installments to pay your tuition and fees. There is a $40 annual, nonrefundable fee for participation.
For more information, or to set up a payment plan, contact the North Carolina Wesleyan Business Office at 252.985.5104.
