WCU is a University of North Carolina campus
Cost of Attendance
When estimating your college budget, you’ll want to consider your entire cost of attendance. This includes what you pay to WCU (tuition, fees, room and board), along with expenses that you don't pay to WCU (extra books, a computer, personal and travel expenses).
* In order to attend WCU, you must have an up-to-date, networkable computer.
Your entire cost of attendance is used to determine how much assistance you’ll receive when you apply for financial aid.
Sample Cost of Attendance
First, figure out your tuition and fees, room, and board.
Then add the following:
| (in-state) | (out-of-state) | |
| Books and supplies | $581 | $581 |
| Travel | $884 | $1,428 |
| Miscellaneous | $1,182 | $1,182 |
| Computer allowance* | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Total | $4,047 | $4,591 |
* In order to attend WCU, you must have an up-to-date, networkable computer.
- Learn more about the student computer requirement.
- Read how Financial Aid can assist with the cost of a student computer.
International Students will need to also pay for medical insurance:
| Medical insurance | $ 596 |