North Carolina Central University School of Law Tuition 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 $43,661. 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
2024 North Carolina Central University School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
North Carolina Central University School of Law$16,371$39,042
All Law Schools$30,475$50,994
Public$30,475$43,661
Private$56,676
North Carolina Law Schools$23,034$55,109
Public$23,034$45,264
Private$60,032
North Carolina Central University School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

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.
North Carolina Central University School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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 Central University School of Law Cost of Attendance
North Carolina ResidentsOut-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

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%.
North Carolina Central University School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
North Carolina Central University School of Law64.82%$10,405
All Law Schools81.23%$22,897
Public79.84%$16,599
Private82.32%$27,821
North Carolina Law Schools88.63%$21,949
Public75.66%$12,703
Private95.12%$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.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
20192020202120222023
Full-time
Enrollment299307341396415
Grants/Scholarships Received181194329399269
Percent Received60.54%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
Enrollment7157636464
Grants/Scholarships Received2325624332
Percent Received32.39%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.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
20192020202120222023
Full-time
Number Received181194329399269
Half or Less than Tuition50.83%55.15%64.44%60.15%46.10%
Half to Full Tuition24.86%35.57%25.23%31.83%49.44%
Full Tuition21.55%4.64%0.91%0.00%0.00%
More than Full Tuition2.76%4.64%9.42%8.02%4.46%
Part-time
Number Received2325624332
Half or Less than Tuition69.57%72.00%72.58%76.74%59.38%
Half to Full Tuition21.74%24.00%20.97%18.60%37.50%
Full Tuition8.70%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
More than Full Tuition0.00%4.00%6.45%4.65%3.13%