Tuition and Fees (2024-25 rates, estimated)
| One-year Journalism and Strategic Communication programs | Per semester1 | Program total2 |
|---|---|---|
| In-state students | $9,277 | $22,534 |
| Out-of-state students | $18,192 | $46,462 |
| Two-year Theory & Research program | Per semester1 | Program total2 |
| In-state students | $9,277 | $31,595 |
| Students who gain N.C. residency after first year3 | $18,192/ $9,277 |
$49,424 |
| Out-of-state students | $18,192 | $61,311 |
1Rates for a full load of nine or more credit hours during fall or spring semester
2Where applicable, approximate totals use 2024 rates for summer sessions and per-credit tuition rates when students typically take fewer than nine credits.
3Many students successfully apply for in-state status one year after moving to North Carolina. Residency decisions are based on the state's qualification requirements.
More information about tuition and fees is available from the Office of the University Cashier. More information about estimating your total cost of attendance is available from the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid.
School-funded Awards
The school administers competitive awards each spring to enrolled graduate students, including the Eli A. and Minnie S. Rubinstein Research Awards, William Francis Clingman Jr. Ethics Awards and Tom Wicker Award. Current students may also compete for top-paper awards at the annual Spring Research Colloquium or apply for funding from the ABIDE committee for relevant projects and programming.
Financial Aid
U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible for federal student loans and can apply through the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid.