Proposed Tuition Fee Increase For UNCW Fiscal Year

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UNC Wilmington
Proposed Tuition & Fee Increases for
Fiscal Year 2024
December 16, 2022

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Tuition and Fee Overview

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Purpose of Tuition and Fees

• Tuition: Generally, supports the provision of
education on campus. For example, tuition revenues
are used to pay for faculty and certain staff salaries,
academic support services, certain student services,
library operations, and other core operations.
• Fees: Support specific activities/services and fee
revenues are intended to be used in support of that
particular purpose. Fee revenues are not to be used to
defray the costs associated with core academic and
administrative operations of campus.
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Expectations and Limitations

• UNC System Policy Manual: Each constituent
institution should set a goal to keep its combined
undergraduate nonresident tuition and fee rates at or
above the third quartile of its respective Board-
approved public peers.
• NC General Statute: Caps mandatory student fee
increases to 3% a year.
• System Leadership Instructions: Provided each fall
and may vary from one year to the next.
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UNC System Instructions for FY24

Tuition
Student Classification Increase Allowed?
Undergraduate Resident No
Undergraduate Nonresident Yes
Graduate Resident Yes
Graduate Nonresident Yes
Fees
Type Increase Allowed?
Any proposed increase must defray
Mandatory Fees (including debt inflationary cost impacts and cannot exceed
service) 3%.
Any proposed increase must defray

inflationary cost impacts; increases allowed
Special Fees for graduate programs and newly approved
undergraduate programs.
Application Fees No
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Tuition Analysis and Increase

Request for Fiscal Year 2024
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Tuition Rates FY20 through FY23
Tuition
FY 20 FY 21 FY 22 FY 23
Undergraduate
In State $ 4,443 $ 4,443 $ 4,443 $ 4,443
Out of State $ 18,508 $ 18,508 $ 18,508 $ 19,063
Graduate
In State $ 4,719 $ 4,719 $ 4,719 $ 4,719
Out of State $ 18,548 $ 18,548 $ 18,548 $ 19,104
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Peer Group (UG Non Res. Tuition & Fees)
Peer
PeerComparison (excludingUNCW)
Comparison (excluding UNCW)
Name UG
Out-of-State UG
William &
William & Mary 47,196
47,196
UC Santa
UC SantaCruz
Cruz 45,673
45,673
UniversityLowell
UMASS of Rhode Island 34,362
33,624
UMASS Lowell
University of Rhode Island 33,624
34,362
University of
University of Montana
Montana 33,164
33,164
CalPoly
Cal Poly 30,942
30,942
UMBC
UMBC 29,381
29,381
Binghamton
Binghamton 28,203
28,203
WesternWashington
Western Washington 26,876
26,876
RowanUniversity
Rowan University 24,345
24,345
Ohio University
Ohio University 23,720
23,720
University of
University of South
South Dakota
Dakota 12,942
12,942
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Peer
Name UG
Out-of-State UG
William &
47,196
UC Santa
UC SantaCruz
Cruz 45,673
45,673
UniversityLowell
33,624
UMASS Lowell
34,362
University of
Montana 33,164
33,164
CalPoly
Cal Poly 30,942
30,942
UMBC
UMBC 29,381
29,381
Binghamton
Binghamton 28,203
28,203
WesternWashington
26,876
1st Quartile = $26,243
RowanUniversity
24,345
Ohio University
23,720
University of
University of South
South Dakota
Dakota 12,942
12,942
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Peer
Name UG
Out-of-State UG
William &
47,196
UC Santa
UC SantaCruz
Cruz 45,673
45,673
UniversityLowell
33,624
UMASS Lowell
34,362
University of
Montana 33,164
33,164
CalPoly
Cal Poly 30,942
30,942
2nd Quartile = $30,161
UMBC
UMBC 29,381
29,381
Binghamton
Binghamton 28,203
28,203
WesternWashington
26,876
RowanUniversity
24,345
Ohio University
23,720
University of
University of South
South Dakota
Dakota 12,942
12,942
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Peer
Name UG
Out-of-State UG
William &
47,196
UC Santa
UC SantaCruz
Cruz 45,673
45,673
UniversityLowell
33,624
3rd Quartile = $33,808
UMASS Lowell
34,362
University of
Montana 33,164
33,164
CalPoly
Cal Poly 30,942
30,942
UMBC
UMBC 29,381
29,381
Binghamton
Binghamton 28,203
28,203
WesternWashington
26,876
RowanUniversity
24,345
Ohio University
23,720
University of
University of South
South Dakota
Dakota 12,942
12,942
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Where does UNCW Rank?
Peer
Name UG
Out-of-State UG
William &
47,196
UC Santa
UC SantaCruz
Cruz 45,673
45,673
UniversityLowell
33,624
UMASS Lowell
34,362
University of
Montana 33,164
33,164
CalPoly
Cal Poly 30,942
30,942
UMBC
UMBC 29,381
29,381
Binghamton
Binghamton 28,203
28,203
WesternWashington
26,876
RowanUniversity
24,345
Ohio University
23,720
UNCW: $21,858 (within
University of
University of South
South Dakota
Dakota 12,942
12,942 the first quartile)
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Peer Group (Grad Res. Tuition & Fees)
Peer
Name
Name Out-of-State
In-State GRUG
Out-of-State GR
William
William && Mary
University Mary
of Rhode Island 47,196
16,858
35,136
UC Santa
University
Rowan Cruz
University
30,652
16,797
UC Santa
William
UMASS &Lowell
Cruz
Mary 29,319
16,776
33,624
UMASS Lowell
15,676
34,362
Western Washington
UMBC
University of Montana 25,640
15,300
33,164
Binghamton
UC
Cal Santa Cruz
Poly 25,570
14,217
30,942
Binghamton
UMBC 25,266
13,780
29,381
UMBC Washington
Western
Binghamton 24,336
12,965
28,203
Cal Poly
Ohio University
11,784
26,876
OhioPoly
Cal
RowanUniversity
University 19,776
11,754
24,345
Rowan
University
Ohio University
of Montana
University 16,797
7,244
23,720
University of
University of South
SouthDakota
Dakota 12,768
7,118
12,942
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Peer
Name
Name Out-of-State
In-State GRUG
Out-of-State GR
William
William && Mary
University Mary
16,858
35,136
UC Santa
University
Rowan Cruz
University
30,652
16,797
UC Santa
William
UMASS &Lowell
Cruz
Mary 29,319
16,776
33,624
UMASS Lowell
15,676
34,362
Western Washington
UMBC
15,300
33,164
Binghamton
UC
Cal Santa Cruz
Poly 25,570
14,217
30,942
Binghamton
UMBC 25,266
13,780
29,381
UMBC Washington
Western
Binghamton 24,336
12,965
28,203
Cal Poly
Ohio University
11,784
26,876
OhioPoly
Cal
RowanUniversity
University 19,776
11,754
24,345
Rowan
University
Ohio University
of Montana
University 16,797
7,244
23,720
University of
University of South
SouthDakota
Dakota 12,768
7,118
12,942
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Peer
Name
Name Out-of-State
In-State GRUG
Out-of-State GR
William
William && Mary
University Mary
16,858
35,136
UC Santa
University
Rowan Cruz
University
30,652
16,797
UC Santa
William
UMASS &Lowell
Cruz
Mary 29,319
16,776
33,624
UMASS Lowell
15,676
34,362
Western Washington
UMBC
15,300
33,164
Binghamton
UC
Cal Santa Cruz
Poly 25,570
14,217
30,942
Binghamton
UMBC 25,266
13,780
29,381
UMBC Washington
Western
Binghamton 24,336
12,965
28,203
Cal Poly
Ohio University
11,784
26,876
OhioPoly
Cal
RowanUniversity
University 19,776
11,754
24,345
Rowan
University
Ohio University
of Montana
University 16,797
7,244
23,720
University of
University of South
SouthDakota
Dakota 12,768
7,118
12,942
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Peer
Name
Name Out-of-State
In-State GRUG
Out-of-State GR
William
William && Mary
University Mary
16,858
35,136
UC Santa
University
Rowan Cruz
University
30,652
16,797
UC Santa
William
UMASS &Lowell
Cruz
Mary 29,319
16,776
33,624
UMASS Lowell
15,676
34,362
Western Washington
UMBC
15,300
33,164
Binghamton
UC
Cal Santa Cruz
Poly 25,570
14,217
30,942
Binghamton
UMBC 25,266
13,780
29,381
UMBC Washington
Western
Binghamton 24,336
12,965
28,203
Cal Poly
Ohio University
11,784
26,876
OhioPoly
Cal
RowanUniversity
University 19,776
11,754
24,345
Rowan
University
Ohio University
of Montana
University 16,797
7,244
23,720
University of
University of South
SouthDakota
Dakota 12,768
7,118
12,942
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Peer
Name
Name Out-of-State
In-State GRUG
Out-of-State GR
William
William && Mary
University Mary
16,858
35,136
UC Santa
University
Rowan Cruz
University
30,652
16,797
UC Santa
William
UMASS &Lowell
Cruz
Mary 29,319
16,776
33,624
UMASS Lowell
15,676
34,362
Western Washington
UMBC
15,300
33,164
Binghamton
UC
Cal Santa Cruz
Poly 25,570
14,217
30,942
Binghamton
UMBC 25,266
13,780
29,381
UMBC Washington
Western
Binghamton 24,336
12,965
28,203
Cal Poly
Ohio University
11,784
26,876
OhioPoly
Cal
RowanUniversity
University 19,776
11,754
24,345
UNCW: $7,514 (within the
Rowan
University
Ohio University
of Montana
University 16,797
7,244
23,720 first quartile)
University of
University of South
SouthDakota
Dakota 12,768
7,118
12,942
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Peer Group (Grad Non Res. Tuition & Fees)
Peer
Name
Name Out-of-State
Out-of-State UG
GR
William
William && Mary
Mary 47,196
35,136
UC Santa Cruz
30,652
UC SantaLowell
UMASS Cruz 29,319
33,624
UMASS Lowell
34,362
Western Washington
33,164
Binghamton
Cal Poly 25,570
30,942
UMBC 25,266
29,381
UMBC
Binghamton 24,336
28,203
Cal PolyWashington
Western 21,174
26,876
Ohio University
24,345
Rowan
Ohio University
University 16,797
23,720
University of
University of South
SouthDakota
Dakota 12,768
12,942
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Peer
Name
Name Out-of-State
Out-of-State UG
GR
William
William && Mary
Mary 47,196
35,136
UC Santa Cruz
30,652
UC SantaLowell
UMASS Cruz 29,319
33,624
UMASS Lowell
34,362
Western Washington
33,164
Binghamton
Cal Poly 25,570
30,942
UMBC 25,266
29,381
UMBC
Binghamton 24,336
28,203
Cal PolyWashington
Western 21,174
26,876
Ohio University
24,345
Rowan
Ohio University
University 16,797
23,720
University of
University of South
SouthDakota
Dakota 12,768
12,942
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Peer
Name
Name Out-of-State
Out-of-State UG
GR
William
William && Mary
Mary 47,196
35,136
UC Santa Cruz
30,652
UC SantaLowell
UMASS Cruz 29,319
33,624
UMASS Lowell
34,362
Western Washington
33,164
Binghamton
Cal Poly 25,570
30,942
UMBC 25,266
29,381
UMBC
Binghamton 24,336
28,203
Cal PolyWashington
Western 21,174
26,876
Ohio University
24,345
Rowan
Ohio University
University 16,797
23,720
University of
University of South
SouthDakota
Dakota 12,768
12,942
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Peer
Name
Name Out-of-State
Out-of-State UG
GR
William
William && Mary
Mary 47,196
35,136
UC Santa Cruz
30,652
UC SantaLowell
UMASS Cruz 29,319
33,624
UMASS Lowell
34,362
Western Washington
33,164
Binghamton
Cal Poly 25,570
30,942
UMBC 25,266
29,381
UMBC
Binghamton 24,336
28,203
Cal PolyWashington
Western 21,174
26,876
Ohio University
24,345
Rowan
Ohio University
University 16,797
23,720
University of
University of South
SouthDakota
Dakota 12,768
12,942
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Peer
Name
Name Out-of-State
Out-of-State UG
GR
William
William && Mary
Mary 47,196
35,136
UC Santa Cruz
30,652
UC SantaLowell
UMASS Cruz 29,319
33,624
UMASS Lowell
34,362
Western Washington
33,164
Binghamton
Cal Poly 25,570
30,942
UMBC 25,266
29,381
UMBC
Binghamton 24,336
28,203 UNCW: $21,900 (within
the second quartile)
Cal PolyWashington
Western 21,174
26,876
Ohio University
24,345
Rowan
Ohio University
University 16,797
23,720
University of
University of South
SouthDakota
Dakota 12,768
12,942
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Tuition Increase Analysis

Consideration Conclusion
Do we have significant funding needs? Yes – As outlined in forthcoming slide.
Yes – As indicated by comparing our

Does a review of the institutional peer
tuition rates to our institutional peer
data offer support for increasing tuition?
rates.
Yes – Of the 20 institutions identified as

Does a review of competitor market data
top competitors for out of state students,
offer support for increasing tuition?
19 had higher tuition prices.
Have we been successful in attracting Yes – This fall, more than 20% of the
nonresident students? incoming class were nonresident.
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Options Considered
Undergraduate Graduate Graduate
Summary
Non Resident Resident Non Resident
Increase UG NR Increase Increase GR NR Additional
Amount Rates Amount GR R Rates Amount Rates Revenue
Current Rates $ 19,063 $ 4,719 $ 19,104
5% Scenario $ 953 $ 20,016 $ 236 $ 4,955 $ 955 $ 20,060 $ 2,127,242
5.5% Scenario $ 1,048 $ 20,112 $ 260 $ 4,979 $ 1,051 $ 20,155 $ 2,339,966
6% Scenario $ 1,144 $ 20,207 $ 283 $ 5,002 $ 1,146 $ 20,251 $ 2,552,691
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Option Selected
Undergraduate Graduate Graduate
Summary
Non Resident Resident Non Resident
Increase UG NR Increase Increase GR NR Additional
Amount Rates Amount GR R Rates Amount Rates Revenue
Current Rates $ 19,063 $ 4,719 $ 19,104
5% Scenario $ 953 $ 20,016 $ 236 $ 4,955 $ 955 $ 20,060 $ 2,127,242
5.5% Scenario $ 1,048 $ 20,112 $ 260 $ 4,979 $ 1,051 $ 20,155 $ 2,339,966
6% Scenario $ 1,144 $ 20,207 $ 283 $ 5,002 $ 1,146 $ 20,251 $ 2,552,691
Rationale:
1. Provides a recurring revenue stream to fund critical needs of the institution.
2. Ensures UNCW is responsive to UNC System policy expectations and is
informed by a review of market conditions.
3. Takes a measured approach to tuition increases in order to remain sensitive
to overall price for both current and future students.
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Identified Needs
Need $ Summary
Graduate Teaching Provide support for a growing graduate teaching assistant
Assistant (In-State 348,498 population in terms of tuition scholarships and stipends to enhance
Tuition Scholarships) student and program quality, student retention, and student success.
Will provide need-based aid to approximately 300 additional
students with unmet needs. This investment will allow the
Need-based Aid 1,055,000
university to more appropriately meet the needs of UNCW’s
growing student body.
Merit Scholarships 500,000 Provide merit-based scholarships for undergraduate students.
Will supplement the existing faculty and staff retention fund and
Faculty & Staff
269,275 enable UNCW to more effectively retain talented faculty and staff
Retention Fund
being recruited by other institutions and prospective employers.
Randall Library Provide library resources to support faculty and students in recently
77,193
Investment launched degree programs.
Will enable the counseling center to hire an additional counselor to

Counseling Center 90,000
address growing student demand.
Total: $2,339,966
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University Engagement/Feedback (Tuition)
• CITI Committee Action:

 Supported the proposed increase (7 supported vs. 2 opposed).
 A majority of the student representatives that voted supported
the increase (4 supported vs. 2 opposed).
• SGA Action:
 The SGA considered a resolution in support of the proposed
tuition increases at their 11/8/22 meeting.
 While the resolution was not officially adopted by the Student
Senate, it did receive more votes in favor of its passage than
opposed it (19 supported vs. 18 opposed).
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Action Item #1:

The University requests approval from the Board
of Trustees to increase tuition rates for nonresident
undergraduate, resident graduate, and nonresident
graduate students by 5.5% in FY24.
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Campus Life (Student Union) Fee

Proposal
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Campus Life (Student Union)

Data Summary • Increase needed to support
Current Fee (FY23) $138.00
student wage adjustments
across various positions within
Proposed Fee (FY24) $148.50
Campus Life (i.e. staffing for
Increase Amount $10.50 the Student Union).
New Revenue Generated $130,200
• Adjustments are needed for
Increase % 7.60% Campus Life to remain
Date of Last Increase Fall 2016 competitive in recruiting
student employees (as rising
inflation has caused other
employers in the area to
increase their wages).
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Wage Adjustment Overview

Anticipated • The fee adjustment would
Position Title Current Rates Average
Rates enable wage increases to
Event Staff 3 $11.50 $15.50 be implemented next
Event Staff 2 $9.75 $13.75 fiscal year (in a manner
Building Managers $9.50 $13.50
Reservations Office consistent with the
$9.00 $13.00
Assistants
Event Staff 1 $8.75 $12.75
adjacent chart).
Facility Assistants $8.75 $12.75
Interns $8.50 $12.50
• A portion of the event
CAIC Involvement
$8.00 $12.00
staff increases would be
Specialists
CL Office Assistants $8.00 $12.00 supported through
Information
$8.00 $12.00 increased receipts
Specialists
charged to outside groups
who lease event space.
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Fee Comparison to UNC System Campuses

Student Activity Fee (System Comparison)
• The Student Union Fee
FY23 Annual
Institution
Fee (currently $138) is a
UNC Asheville $815.00 component of the Student
Elizabeth City State University $738.00
North Carolina A&T State University $714.25 Activity Fee (currently
North Carolina State University $707.97 $698.95).
East Carolina University $702.00
UNC Wilmington $698.95
UNC Pembroke $677.84 • If the $10.50 increase is
Appalachian State University
UNC Charlotte
$659.00
$650.00
adopted, the Student Union
Western Carolina University $632.00 Fee would be $148.50 and
UNC Greensboro
Fayetteville State University
$577.00
$565.00
the Student Activity Fee
Winston-Salem State University $545.70 would be $709.45.
North Carolina Central University $501.40
UNC Chapel Hill $394.16
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Student Activity Fee (System Comparison) • How UNCW’s
Institution
FY23 Annual
Fee*
Student Activity Fee
UNC Asheville $815.00 would rank relative to
Elizabeth City State University
North Carolina A&T State University
$738.00
$714.25
other UNC System
UNC Wilmington $709.45 Campuses (if the
North Carolina State University
East Carolina University
$707.97
$702.00
$10.50 increase is
UNC Pembroke $677.84 adopted and no other
Appalachian State University $659.00
UNC Charlotte $650.00
campus increased their
Western Carolina University $632.00 fee).
UNC Greensboro $577.00
Fayetteville State University $565.00
Winston-Salem State University $545.70
*With UNCW’s proposed new FY24 rate applied.
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University Engagement/Feedback (Campus Life Fee)

• SGA Action:
 The resolution was officially adopted by the Student Senate
(37 supported vs. 1 opposed).
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Action Item #2:

The University requests approval from the
Board of Trustees to increase the Campus Life
(Student Union) fee by $10.50 (from $138.00 in
FY23 to $148.50 in FY24).
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Student Health Fee Proposal

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Student Health
Data Summary Increase will support:
• $21.09 for Salary and Benefits
Current Fee (FY23) $ 246.07
 Reimburse salary and benefit
Proposed Fee (FY24) $ 270.00 reserves for FY23 mandatory
salary increases (3.5%).
Increase Amount $ 23.93
 Accommodate adjustments
New Revenue Generated $ 296,732 anticipated in FY24 to respond
to additional mandatory
Increase % 9.72% increases and/or market
Date of Last Increase Fall 2021 conditions.
• $2.84 for Medical Supply Costs
 Operating budget increases of
13% to account for medical
inflation impacts over the past
two years.
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Student Health Fee (System Comparison)
• If the $23.93 increase is
FY23 Annual
Institution
Fee adopted, the Student
North Carolina State University $444.96 Health Fee would be
UNC Asheville $403.00
$270.00.
UNC Greensboro $372.00 • Services covered by the
North Carolina A&T State University $370.00
Western Carolina University $350.00 Student Health Fee can
Winston-Salem State University $340.00 vary by campus based on a
variety of factors, making
Elizabeth City State University $333.00 it difficult to draw
East Carolina University $319.00 equitable comparisons.
UNC Pembroke $215.52
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Student Health Fee (System Comparison) • How UNCW’s
FY23 Annual
Institution
Fee* Student Health Fee
North Carolina State University $444.96 would rank relative to
UNC Asheville $403.00 other UNC System
UNC Greensboro $372.00 Campuses (if the
North Carolina A&T State University $370.00
Western Carolina University $350.00 $23.93 increase is
Winston-Salem State University $340.00 adopted and no other
campus increased their
Elizabeth City State University $333.00 fee).
East Carolina University $319.00
UNC Pembroke $215.52
*With UNCW's proposed new FY24 rate applied.
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University Engagement/Feedback (Student Health Fee)

• SGA Action:
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Action Item #3:

Board of Trustees to increase the Student Health
Center fee by $23.93 (from $246.07 in FY23 to
$270.00 in FY24).
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Athletics Fee Proposal

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Athletics
Data Summary • Increase needed to support
Current Fee (FY23) $ 774.55
$774.55
mandatory salary increases in
FY22 (2.5%) and FY23
Proposed Fee (FY24) $ 819.55
$819.55
(3.5%) as well as related
Increase Amount
Increase Amount $ 45.00
$45.00 benefit impacts.
New Revenue
New Revenue Generated
Generated $ $558,000
558,000
• Increase will also support
Increase %
Increase % 5.81%
5.81% adjustments anticipated in
Date of
Date of Last
Last Increase
Increase Fall 2021
Fall 2019 FY24 to respond to additional
mandatory increases and/or
market conditions.
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Athletics
Athletics Fee (System
(SystemComparison)
Comparison)
• If the $45.00 increase is
FY23
FY23
Institution
Institution
Annual
AnnualFee
Fee adopted, the Athletics Fee
ElizabethCity
Elizabeth City State
State University
University $ 899.00
$899.00 would be $819.55.
UNCAsheville
UNC Asheville $ 880.00
$880.00
NorthCarolina
North Carolina A&T State
State University
University $ 870.00
$870.00
WesternCarolina
Western Carolina University
University $ 868.00
$868.00
NorthCarolina
North Carolina Central University
University $ 862.00
$862.00
Fayetteville State
Fayetteville State University
University $ 833.00
$833.00
UNCCharlotte
UNC Charlotte $ 824.00
$824.00
UNCPembroke
UNC Pembroke $ 801.52
$801.52
Appalachian State
Appalachian State University
University $ 783.00
$783.00
UNCGreensboro
UNC Greensboro $ 780.00
$780.00
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem University $ 780.00
$780.00
UNCWilmington
UNC Wilmington $ 774.55
$774.55
EastCarolina
East Carolina University
University $ 773.00
$773.00
UNCChapel
UNC Chapel Hill
Hill $ 279.00
$279.00
NorthCarolina
North Carolina State University
University $ 232.08
$232.08
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Athletics
Athletics Fee
Fee (System
(System Comparison)
Comparison)
FY23
• How UNCW’s
Institution FY23 Annual
Annual
Institution Fee*
Fee* Athletics Fee would
Elizabeth
Elizabeth City
City State
State University $899.00
UNC
UNC Asheville
Asheville
University $
$
899.00
$880.00
880.00
rank relative to other
North Carolina A&T State University $ $870.00
870.00 UNC System
Western Carolina University $868.00
North Carolina Central University
$
$
868.00
$862.00
862.00
Campuses (if the
Fayetteville State University $ $833.00
833.00 $45.00 increase is
UNC Wilmington
$
$
824.00
$819.55
819.55
adopted and no other
UNC Pembroke $ $801.52
801.52 campus increased their
Appalachian State University $ $783.00
783.00
UNC Greensboro $ $780.00
780.00
fee).
Winston-Salem State University $ $780.00
780.00
East Carolina University $ $773.00
773.00
UNC Chapel Hill $ $279.00
279.00
North Carolina State University $ $232.08
232.08
*With UNCW's proposed new FY24 rate applied.
Page 46
University Engagement/Feedback (Athletics Fee)

• SGA Action:
Page 47
Action Item #4:

Board of Trustees to increase the Athletics fee
by $45.00 (from $774.55 in FY23 to $819.55 in
FY24).
Page 48
Program Fees, Course Fees, and

Differential Tuition
Page 49
BS Intelligent Systems Engineering (ISE) Program Fee

Per Student • This is a newly approved undergraduate
Description: Proposed:
Program Fee (per SCH) $27.50
program.
Estimated Credits taken per year 18 • This program fee will support biannual
Annual charge per student $495.00 replacement of critical, program-
All Students specific equipment needed to align with
Description: Proposed: learning outcomes.
Projected FY24 SCHs 609
Fee Revenue based on
$16,747.50
Projected SCHs
Page 50
MA Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC)

Program Fee
Per Student • This is an existing graduate program.
Program Fee (per SCH) $25.00 • This program fee will support student
Estimated Credits taken per year 18 travel to IMC Conference and IMC
Annual charge per student $450.00 Camp experiences as well as expenses
All Students associated with running the camp that
Description: Proposed: are not eligible to be funded with
Projected FY24 SCHs 2,418 general funds (i.e. food and beverages).
$60,450.00
Projected SCHs
Page 51
Master of Coastal and Ocean Policy (MCOP)

Differential Tuition
Per Student • This is an existing graduate program.
Differential (per SCH) $100.00
• This tuition will support:
Estimated Credits taken per year 18  Course enhancement
Annual charge per student $1,800.00  Scholarship opportunities and more
All Students
intensive career development
Description: Proposed:  Professional development for MCOP faculty
Projected FY24 SCHs 378  Marketing and community engagement
$37,800.00
Projected SCHs
Page 52
MS Supply Chain Differential Tuition

Per Student • This is a newly approved graduate program.
Description: Proposed: • This tuition will support:
Differential (per SCH) $25.00  Increased traditional and digital marketing
Estimated Credits taken per year 18 efforts
Annual charge per student $450.00  Student residency experiences
All Students
 Necessary administrative support
 Need-based and merit scholarships
Projected FY24 SCHs 2,418
Fee Revenue based on  Resources needed to maintain and refresh
$60,450.00 online content
Projected SCHs
• This request is consistent with approved

differential charges applied to students in
the MS Finance and MS Business Analytics
programs.
Page 53
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Course Fee

Existing Structure (Program Fee) • This is an existing graduate program.
Description: Current:
Program Fee $1,275.00 • Current State (Program Fee):
Number of Courses Taken 3  Eliminates option for students in different
Total MBA Program Fee $3,825.00 majors to complete the residencies
 Produces a confusing student bill
Proposed Structure (Course Fee)
Description: Proposed: • Proposed Future State (Course Fee):
Required: Domestic Residency  Transition from program fee to individual
$950.00
Weekend #1
course fees will allow other interested
Required: Domestic Residency
$950.00 students to complete these residencies
Weekend #2
Option 1: Domestic Residency Week-
$1,925.00
 Allows for a more easily understood
long student bill
Option 1: Sub-total $3,825.00
Option 2: International Residency
• If a student enrolls in domestic residency
$3,000.00 experiences only, this proposal does not
Week-long
Option 2: Sub-total $4,900.00 increase costs for students.
Page 54
Action Item #5:

The University requests approval from the Board
of Trustees to adjust differential tuition, course
fees, and program fees as outlined in slides 49
through 53 beginning in FY24.
Page 55
Housing Rate Analysis and Increase

Request for FY24
Page 56
FY24 Proposed Housing Rates: UNCW & UNCW Corp. Owned Properties
Semester Rates
Current Proposed
Room Type Variance % Increase
(2022-2023) (2023-2024)
Residence Hall Double (Belk, Graham, Hewlett, Schwartz) $3,163 $3,290 $127 4.0%
Cornerstone Hall, Innovation Double, Keystone Double $3,562 $3,704 $142 4.0%
University Suites Double $3,458 $3,596 $138 4.0%
University Suites Single $3,667 $3,814 $147 4.0%
Seahawk Village and Landing $4,360 $4,534 $174 4.0%
Seahawk Crossing $4,319 $4,492 $173 4.0%
Seahawk Summer (per summer school session) $828 $861 $33 4.0%
Annual Rates
Current Proposed
(2022-2023) (2023-2024)
Residence Hall Double (Belk, Graham, Hewlett, Schwartz) $6,326 $6,579 $253 4.0%
Cornerstone Hall, Innovation Double, Keystone Double $7,125 $7,410 $285 4.0%
University Suites Double $6,916 $7,193 $277 4.0%
University Suites Single $7,334 $7,627 $293 4.0%
Seahawk Village and Landing $8,721 $9,070 $349 4.0%
Seahawk Crossing $8,638 $8,984 $346 4.0%
Seahawk Summer (per summer school session) $828 $861 $33 4.0%
Page 57
FY24 Anticipated Housing Rates: CHF Owned Properties
Semester Rates
Current Proposed
(2022-2023) (2023-2024)
Pelican & Sandpiper Halls - Single $4,562 $4,744 $182 4.0%
Pelican & Sandpiper Halls - Double $4,056 $4,218 $162 4.0%
Terrapin and Loggerhead - Single $4,658 $4,844 $186 4.0%
Terrapin and Loggerhead - Double $4,140 $4,306 $166 4.0%
Terrapin and Loggerhead - Deluxe Double $4,268 $4,439 $171 4.0%
Annual Rates
Current Proposed
(2022-2023) (2023-2024)
Pelican & Sandpiper Halls - Single $9,125 $9,490 $365 4.0%
Pelican & Sandpiper Halls - Double $8,112 $8,436 $324 4.0%
Terrapin and Loggerhead - Single $9,315 $9,688 $373 4.0%
Terrapin and Loggerhead - Double $8,280 $8,611 $331 4.0%
Terrapin and Loggerhead - Deluxe Double $8,537 $8,878 $341 4.0%
Page 58
UNC System Institution Comparison

Lowest Priced Double Room • Sorting predicated on
Projected Cost
Cost Per % Change
per Semester information
Institution Semester Proposed (2023-
(2022-2023)* 2024)**
Rate provided/available as of
(2023-2024)***
UNC School of Arts $4,200 TBD $4,200
12/6/22.
UNC Chapel Hill $3,507 5.0% $3,682
North Carolina State University $3,400 TBD $3,400 • If no additional
UNC Charlotte $3,380 TBD $3,380
UNC Wilmington $3,163 4.0% $3,290 adjustments were made, the
UNC Asheville $2,976 3.0% $3,065 average price for the lowest
Winston-Salem State University $2,929 3.0% $3,017
UNC Greensboro $2,941 2.0% $2,999 cost double room would
East Carolina University $2,900 0.0% $2,900 be: $2,971 per semester.
Appalachian State University $2,831 TBD $2,831
North Carolina Central University $2,757 2.0% $2,812
UNC Pembroke $2,552 5.0% $2,680
Elizabeth City State University $2,518 TBD $2,518
Western Carolina University $2,350 2.0% $2,397
Fayetteville State University $2,256 0.0% $2,256
North Carolina A&T State University $2,105 TBD $2,105
* Rounded to the nearest dollar
** Preliminary
***Estimated rate provided if known, otherwise 22/23 rates used for sorting purposes
Page 59
National Peer Group Comparison

Lowest Priced Double Room
• Sorting predicated on
Projected Cost
Cost Per % Change
per Semester information
Institution* Semester Proposed
(2022-2023)** (2023-2024)***
Rate provided/available as
(2023-2024)****
Cal Poly $5,180 TBD $5,180 of 12/6/22.
SUNY - Binghamton $5,170 TBD $5,170
Rowan University $4,542 TBD $4,542
UMASS Lowell $4,355 TBD $4,355 • If no additional
University of Rhode Island $4,253 TBD $4,253 adjustments were
William and Mary $4,144 TBD $4,144
University of Maryland Baltimore County $4,063 TBD $4,063 made, the average
Ohio University $3,800 TBD $3,800 price for the lowest
UNC Wilmington $3,163 4.0% $3,290
University of Montana $2,700 TBD $2,700 cost double room
University of South Dakota $2,227 0.0%
* Rates for UC Santa Cruz and Western Washington University were not included in
$2,227
would be: $3,975 per
this comparison as semester pricing was not available semester.
** Rounded to the nearest dollar
*** Preliminary
****Estimated rate provided if known, otherwise 22/23 rates used for sorting purposes
Page 60
Off-Campus Annual Rental Prices

• This charts compares Current Typical
Distance From Year Contract Utilities Total Cost
UNCW apartment style Name of Property
Campus Monthly Length Included? of Contract
Rate (Months)
housing to rates being Lofts of Wilmington 1.9 miles $1,065 12 No $12,780
charged at various off- Aspire 349 Apartments 1.6 miles $835 12
Partial (electricity
$10,020
not included)
campus housing options.
Red Point 2.4 miles $850 12 $10,200
• While off-campus rates not included)
Wilshire Landing 1.3 miles $765 12 Yes $9,180
tend to be more Partial (electricity
Lighthouse Apartments 950 ft $845 12 $10,140
affordable by the month, not included)
Cottages at College Acres 1.0 miles $780 12 Yes $9,360
UNCW is more Mill Creek Apartments 1.4 miles $840 12 No $10,080
affordable when Uncommon Wilmington 1.1 miles $760 12

not included)
$9,120
comparing total contract The Lofts at Randall 1.0 miles $699 12

Yes ($25.00
$8,388
costs. electricity cap)
Yes ($90.00
Seahawk Cove Apartments 1.9 miles $735 12 $8,820
electricity cap)
Average Rent Average Annual
$817 $9,809
per Month: Rate:
Projected 2023-2024 Seahawk Village
$1,008 9 Yes $9,070
& Landing
Projected 2023-2024 Seahawk Crossing $998 9 Yes $8,984

Page 61
Action Item #6:

Board of Trustees to increase student housing
rates at all properties owned by UNCW or the
UNCW Corporation by 4% in FY24.
Page 62
Meal Plan Rate Analysis and Increase

Request for FY24
Page 63
FY 2023-24 Proposed All-Access Meal Plan Rates

All-Access Meal Plan Rates - Comparison to Prior Year (pre-tax)
Proposed
FY23 Price
FY24 Price
Per
Per
Semester $ %
Plan Plan Description Semester Key Takeaway(s)
(excluding Change Change
(excluding
food dollar
food dollar
component)
component)
• Greatest value for students that
All Access - • All access to dining intend to eat most of their meals
Dining Hall halls (five meals in campus dining hall facilities.
$1,839 $1,949 $110 6.0%
Exclusive per day/seven days • Price adjustment needed to
Plan a week) address wage and food cost
increases.
• All access to dining
• Additional flexibility for students
halls (five meals
All Access - that intend to eat at a retail
per day/seven days
Dining Hall location a few times a week.
a week) $1,990 $2,109 $119 6.0%
Plus Three • Price adjustment needed to
• Up to three meals
Plan address wage and food cost
at three retail
increases.
locations per week
• All access to dining
• Most flexibility for students that
halls (five meals
intend to eat a significant portion
All Access - per day/seven days
of their meals at retail locations.
Dining Hall a week) $2,122 $2,249 $127 6.0%
• Price adjustment needed to
Plus Six Plan • Up to six meals at
address wage and food cost
three retail
increases.
locations per week
Page 64
UNC System Institution Comparison

Price Relative to Most Comparable Freshman Option Price Explanation
UNCW Proposed
Institution FY24 Rate vs.
• After tax price of base plan:
Existing Rates* $1,949 x 1.07 = $2,086
North Carolina State University $2,385 • Plus $100 Dining Dollars = $2,186
North Carolina Central University $2,333
Appalachian State University $2,314 • Dining Dollars are taxed as they
UNC Asheville $2,302
UNC School of Arts $2,251
are utilized.
UNC Pembroke $2,238
UNC Charlotte $2,210
Western Carolina University $2,194
East Carolina University $2,190
UNC Wilmington $2,186
Fayetteville State University $2,051
UNC Greensboro $2,018
North Carolina A&T State University $1,994
Winston-Salem State University $1,936
Elizabeth City State University $1,713
UNC Chapel Hill $1,622
* Rounded to the nearest dollar
Page 65
National Peer Institution Comparison

Price Relative to Most Comparable Freshman Option Price Explanation
UNCW Proposed FY24
Institution*
Rate vs. Existing Rates** • After tax price of base plan:
Cal Poly $2,859
$1,949 x 1.07 = $2,086
University of Montana $2,699
UMASS Lowell $2,640
• Plus $100 Dining Dollars = $2,186
William and Mary $2,623 • Dining Dollars are taxed as they
SUNY - Binghamton $2,527
Rowan University $2,465 are utilized.
University of Rhode Island $2,450
Ohio University $2,277
University of Maryland Baltimore County $2,268
UNC Wilmington $2,186
University of South Dakota $1,797
* Rates for UC Santa Cruz and Western Washington University were
not included in this comparison as semester pricing was not
available.
** Rounded to the nearest dollar
Page 66
Action Item #7:

Board of Trustees to increase each of the all
access meal plan rates by 6% in FY24.
Page 67
Total Cost of Attendance

Page 68
Estimated COA for FY24 (with increases applied)

Estimated COA - UG Res. Living on Campus with a Meal Plan
Estimated
Undergraduate Resident Current FY23 $ Change % Change Notes (if applicable)
FY24
Regular Term Tuition $4,443.00 $4,443.00 $0.00 0.0% No change (in-state)
Campus Life (Student
Mandatory Fees $2,795.00 $2,874.43 $79.43 2.8% Union), Student Health,
Athletics
Lowest Priced Residence Hall $6,326.00 $6,579.00 $253.00 4.0% Aligns with request
Lowest Priced Meal Plan (all
$4,136.00 $4,384.16 $248.16 6.0% Aligns with request
access)
Books/Supplies $1,130.00 $1,130.00 $0.00 0.0% Using current year estimate
Transportation $1,810.00 $1,810.00 $0.00 0.0% Using current year estimate
Loan Origination Fee $64.00 $64.00 $0.00 0.0% Using current year estimate
Personal $1,400.00 $1,400.00 $0.00 0.0% Using current year estimate
Cost of Student Blue Health
Medical Insurance $2,704.00 $2,704.00 $0.00 0.0%
Insurance Option
Total: $24,808.00 $25,388.59 $580.59 2.3%
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December 16, 2022

Tuition and Fee Overview

Purpose of Tuition and Fees

Expectations and Limitations

UNC System Instructions for FY24

Any proposed increase must defray

Tuition Analysis and Increase

Tuition Rates FY20 through FY23

Peer Group (UG Non Res. Tuition & Fees)

Peer Group (UG Non Res. Tuition & Fees)

Peer Group (UG Non Res. Tuition & Fees)

Peer Group (UG Non Res. Tuition & Fees)

Where does UNCW Rank?

Peer Group (Grad Res. Tuition & Fees)

Peer Group (Grad Res. Tuition & Fees)

Peer Group (Grad Res. Tuition & Fees)

Peer Group (Grad Res. Tuition & Fees)

Where does UNCW Rank?

Peer Group (Grad Non Res. Tuition & Fees)

Peer Group (Grad Non Res. Tuition & Fees)

Peer Group (Grad Non Res. Tuition & Fees)

Peer Group (Grad Non Res. Tuition & Fees)

Where does UNCW Rank?

Tuition Increase Analysis

Yes – As indicated by comparing our

Yes – Of the 20 institutions identified as

Merit Scholarships 500,000 Provide merit-based scholarships for undergraduate students.

Will enable the counseling center to hire an additional counselor to

University Engagement/Feedback (Tuition)

• CITI Committee Action:

Action Item #1:

Campus Life (Student Union) Fee

Campus Life (Student Union)

Wage Adjustment Overview

Fee Comparison to UNC System Campuses

Fee Comparison to UNC System Campuses

University Engagement/Feedback (Campus Life Fee)

• CITI Committee Action:

Action Item #2:

Student Health Fee Proposal

Fee Comparison to UNC System Campuses

Fee Comparison to UNC System Campuses

University Engagement/Feedback (Student Health Fee)

• CITI Committee Action:

Action Item #3:

Athletics Fee Proposal

Fee Comparison to UNC System Campuses

Fee Comparison to UNC System Campuses

University Engagement/Feedback (Athletics Fee)

• CITI Committee Action:

Action Item #4:

Program Fees, Course Fees, and

BS Intelligent Systems Engineering (ISE) Program Fee

MA Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC)

Master of Coastal and Ocean Policy (MCOP)

MS Supply Chain Differential Tuition

• This request is consistent with approved

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Course Fee

Action Item #5:

Housing Rate Analysis and Increase