For the first time since 2017, universities will be permitted to increase students’ tuition and fees following a vote passed by the UNC Board of Governors Thursday, Feb. 26

The proposed changes would see NC State undergraduate students paying $196 (residents) and $945 (non-residents) more each semester. NC State graduate students would be facing $307 (residents) and $946 (non-residents) tuition increases with the proposed changes.

Students who are already enrolled will see no increase in their tuition, as the change will only apply to new students.

The proposed tuition increases were approved by the NC State Board of Trustees at their November meeting. Further increases were approved for premium tuition, applying to specific programs.

The board also voted to increase mandatory student fees, increasing by an average of 1% during the 2026-2027 academic year. A recent proposal sought to limit the usage of fees on services such as student legal aid and limit the amount of funds that can be used on student-led organizations.

The UNC System estimates that fee increases across the state will generate approximately $44 million of revenue, with the in-state tuition increase generating $5.9 million of that total. $7.7 million of the total increased revenue comes from NC State. 

According to the Board of Governors, this newly generated revenue will be used to hire more staff and ease both federal and state budgetary constraints.