Tuition & Fees

If you have any questions about the information below, please email us at elti@charlotte.edu.

Tuition is what you pay for your academic coursework and is set by the ELTI. The tuition does not change from year to year.

Fees are what you pay for access to university facilities and resources such as the recreation center, the library, sporting events, and the light rail. These are set by UNC Charlotte and are subject to change from year to year.

All ELTI students pay the same price regardless of immigration status or state residency. Full-time students pay $4476 per semester for all three courses. Part-time students, who take one or two courses, pay $1492 per course.

All ELTI students also pay UNC Charlotte fees. These fees change from semester to semester. For Spring 2026, the fees for full-time students are $1752.25. The fees for part-time students are $960.65.

All ELTI students who are on F or J visas must pay an additional fee for Student Blue, the required health insurance plan for international students at UNC Charlotte. At this time, the semester rate for the Value Plan is $1226.80. This fee will be added to your student bill automatically. For more information about health insurance, please visit the Student Health website.

UNC Charlotte offers a payment plan. All ELTI students are sent information about the plan in their admission materials. There is a $50 charge to sign up for the payment plan. For more information about the University’s payment plan, including deadlines, please see here.

Other Costs to Consider:

You will need to pay for a place to live, meals, parking and gas if you drive a car, textbooks, and other costs associated with life in Charlotte. These are not included in the tuition and fees listed above. You must plan for these expenses before your arrival.

To learn more about on-campus housing and on-campus dining, please visit the Housing and Residence Life website and the Auxiliary Services website .