unc wilmington proposed tuition and fees for fiscal year 2022
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Summary BOG Guidance:
* No tuition increase is being requested
Fees Allowed Notes
Mandatory No- Exception is Student Health Center Fee
- All other changes result in a net zero increase
Special No - Only for new programs
Application No
Tuition Undergraduate Graduate
Resident - Tuition No No
Nonresident - Tuition Yes Yes
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Recreation Debt FeeData Summary
EXISTING NEW Total
Current Fee $ 201.00 $ 0.00 $ 201.00
Change -$ 52.00 $ 52.00 $ 0.00
FY 2020-21 Proposed
Fee$ 149.00 $ 52.00 $ 201.00
New Revenue
Generated-$ 644,800.00 $ 644,800.00 $ 0.00
Last Decrease Fall 2014 n/a
1. Existing Recreation Expansion Debt Fee reduction is a result of:
a. Bond refunding in 2020 to lower interest expense
b. Growth, allowing expense to be shared by more students
2. New Recreation Field Debt Fee will support:
a. $9.75M construction project to be completed fall 2022
(funds raised from a bond issuance)
b. Project includes: Multi-purpose natural turf field; a smaller
flex field; basketball, sand volleyball and tennis courts; an
outdoor gym/yoga area; and a building for SRC staff and
storage
o Replaces aging outdoor recreation fields and courts with
quality playing surfaces for club sport competitions
o Provides enhanced facility to host outdoor campus
events
o Assists in meeting ~900 annual student reservations
o Meets National Intramural Recreation Sports
Association (NIRSA) standards
University Response Summary
Mode Response Notes (if applicable)
Student
Survey
42.3% either supported or
strongly supported vs. 30.2%
that opposed or strongly
opposed.
See tuition and fee
survey attachment for
more information.
Student
Government
Association
Supported Reallocation
For: 23
Against: 1
Abstain: 3
CITI
CommitteeSupported Reallocation Unanimous (10-0)
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*Note: The pedestrian bridge identified in the rendering above is included in the scope of work associated with the rec field project.
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Recreation Debt Fee
* Yellow highlighted sport club teams that use the Gazebo Complex for practice, games and/or training.
Baseball Cycling Equestrian
Crew Golf Gymnastics
Field Hockey Men's Lacrosse Women's Lacrosse
Ice Hockey Men's Rugby Women's Rugby
Quidditch Men's Soccer Women's Soccer
Sailing Cheer Triathlon
Softball Tennis Water Polo
Swimming Women's Ultimate Men's Volleyball
Men's Ultimate Women's Volleyball
Sports Clubs
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Action Item:
The university is requesting Board of Trustees
approval to repurpose $52.00 of the existing
$201.00 Recreation Debt Fee to pay for the
recreation fields and facilities project (resulting in
no net increase from FY21 to FY22).
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Student Health Center FeeData Summary
Current Fee $219.00
FY 2021-22 Proposed Fee $246.07
Increase Amount $27.07
New Revenue Generated $335,668.00
Increase % 12.36%
Last Increase Fall 2017
Increase will support:
1. $14.63 to replenish operating budget for past increases in personnel cost
of $181,455
a. FY19 UNC System 2% SHRA and EHRA salary increase
b. State-mandated medical and administrative staff salary increases to
meet System compensation market rates (2017 six med. staff, 2020 six
med. staff and eight admin. staff)
c. Reclass vacant LPN to RN
d. Benefit increases FY18 – FY21
2. $8.11 for anticipated increases in benefits ($100,564)
a. Between FY18 and FY21, state retirement increased 4.55%, and ORP
increased 0.58%
b. Between FY18 and FY21, health insurance increased $437 per FTE
c. There are 35 FTEs covered by the health services fee. The total
increase for the prior four years was $80,500, or on average $20,125
per year. Data suggests the unit will require $100,625 to cover the
benefit increases for the next five years.
3. $4.33 for increases in medical supply costs ($53,692)
a. Medical supply costs have risen on average 5.7% each year for the last
four years (2017-2020). It is expected that the increase could be as high
as 10% in 2021 due to the lingering effects of COVID on the supply
chain.
b. SHC is requesting funding based on a 10% increase in year one and a
6% increase over the following four years.
University Response Summary
Mode Response Notes (if applicable)
Student
Survey
35.1% either supported or
strongly supported vs. 40.5% that
opposed or strongly opposed.
See tuition and fee
survey attachment for
more information.
Student
Government
Association
Supported Reallocation
For: 20
Against: 5
Abstain: 2
CITI
CommitteeSupported Reallocation Unanimous (10-0)
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Student Health Center Fee Comparison to UNC System Institutions
* Proposed $246.07
Student Health Center Fee Rates
Institution FY 20-21 Amount
UNC School of the Arts 882.00
NC State University 407.00
UNC Chapel Hill 400.15
UNC Asheville 368.00
NC A&T State University 338.50
Appalachian State University 325.00
Western Carolina University 314.00
NC Central University 310.00
UNC Greensboro 312.66
Winston-Salem State University 267.00
Elizabeth City State University 265.23
East Carolina University 263.00
UNC Charlotte 247.00
Fayetteville State University 247.00
UNC Wilmington 219.00
UNC Pembroke 205.49
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Action Item:
The university is requesting Board of Trustees
approval to increase the Student Health Center
Fee by $27.07 (from $219.00 in FY21 to $246.07
in FY22).
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FY 2021-22 Anticipated Housing Rates
Room Type 2020-2021 2021-2022 Variance
Residence Hall Double (BK, GR, HE, SZ, GA) 3% 2,967$ 3,056$ 89$
Cornerstone Hall, Innovation Double, Keystone Double 3% 3,341$ 3,442$ 100$
Pelican & Sandpiper Halls - Single 3% 4,280$ 4,408$ 128$
Pelican & Sandpiper Halls - Doubles 3% 3,805$ 3,919$ 114$
University Suites Double 0% 3,341$ 3,341$ -$
University Suites Single 0% 3,543$ 3,543$ -$
Terrapin & Loggerhead - Single 4,500$
Terrapin & Loggerhead - Double 4:1 4,000$
Terrapin & Loggerhead - Double 2:1 4,124$
Seahawk Village and Landing 3% 4,090$ 4,213$ 123$
Seahawk Crossing 3% 4,051$ 4,173$ 122$
Seahawk Summer (per summer school session) 775$ 800$ 25$
Semester Rates
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UNC System Institution Comparisons(Lowest Priced Double)
Institution
Cost Per
Semester
2019-2020
2020-2021 %
Increase
2020-2021
$ Increase
Cost Per
Semester
2020-2021
Preliminary
Rates for
2021-2022*
2021-2022 $
Increase*
Preliminary
Cost Per
Semester
2021-2022*
North Carolina A&T State University $ 2,105 4.8% $ 100 $ 2,205 4.0% $ 88 $ 2,293
Fayetteville State University $ 2,257 0.0% $ 0 $ 2,257 0.0% $ - $ 2,257
Appalachian State University $ 2,310 1.0% $ 23 $ 2,333 3.5% $ 82 $ 2,415
UNC School of Arts $ 2,327 6.4% $ 150 $ 2,477 TBD TBD TBD
Elizabeth City State University $ 2,445 3.0% $ 73 $ 2,518 0.0% $ - $ 2,518
UNC Pembroke $ 2,470 0.0% $ - $ 2,470 0.0% $ - $ 2,470
Western Carolina University $ 2,514 2.2% $ 56 $ 2,570 2.3% $ 58 $ 2,628
North Carolina Central University $ 2,546 7.3% $ 186 $ 2,732 3.0% $ 82 $ 2,814
UNC Asheville $ 2,723 3.0% $ 82 $ 2,805 3.0% $ 84 $ 2,889
UNC Greensboro $ 2,758 2.0% $ 55 $ 2,813 3.0% $ 84 $ 2,897
East Carolina University $ 2,760 0.0% $ - $ 2,760 2.0% $ 55 $ 2,815
Winston-Salem State University $ 2,956 -0.9% $ (27) $ 2,929 0.0% $ - $ 2,929
UNC Wilmington $ 2,867 3.5% $ 100 $ 2,967 3.0% $ 89 $ 3,056
North Carolina State University $ 3,035 0.0% $ - $ 3,035 2.5% $ 76 $ 3,111
UNC Charlotte $ 3,280 3.0% $ 100 $ 3,380 TBD TBD TBD
UNC Chapel Hill $ 3,371 2.0% $ 67 $ 3,438 2.0% $ 69 $ 3,507
*Preliminary rates for other campuses are not official.
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National Peer Group Comparison
Institution
Prior Year
Semester
2019-2020
Cost Per
Semester
2020-2021
Increase
from Prior
Year
%
Change
Western Washington University $2,227 $2,377 $150 6.7%
Wisconsin - EAU Claire $2,500 $2,475 -$25 -1.0%
Truman State University $2,817 $2,477 -$340 -12.1%
Murray State $2,467 $2,480 $13 0.5%
James Madison University $2,714 $2,754 $40 1.5%
University of Maine $2,759 $2,835 $76 2.8%
UNC Wilmington $2,867 $2,967 $100 3.5%
College of Charleston $3,000 $3,000 $0 0.0%
University of Texas Dallas $3,200 $3,523 $323 10.1%
Towson University $3,723 $3,723 $0 0.0%
College of William and Mary $3,829 $3,945 $116 3.0%
California State - Chico $3,905 $4,101 $196 5.0%
Rowan University $4,157 $4,282 $125 3.0%
University of Maryland Baltimore County $3,792 $4,326 $534 14.1%
Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo $4,359 $4,359 $0 0.0%
Northern Iowa $2,350 $4,580 $2,230 94.9%
College of New Jersey $4,757 $4,758 $1 0.0%
SUNY - Binghamton $4,970 $4,970 $0 0.0%
Average Cost Per Semester $3,355 $3,552 $197 7.3%
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Off-Campus Annual Rental Prices
Furnished
Apartment
Distance From UNCW
Campus
Current Year
Monthly Rate
Typical Contract
Length (Months) Utilities Included Total Cost of
Contract
Aspire 349 1.5 Miles $765.00 12Full/Electric Cap $30 per
bedroom $9,180.00
Camden Forest 1.3 Miles $749.00 12 Partial/Electric Not Included $8,988.00
Elevation 1.6 miles $730.00 12 Full/All Inclusive $8,760.00
Lighthouse 0.2 Miles $775.00 12Full/Electric Cap $25 per
bedroom $9,300.00
Progress 910 1.3 Miles $785.00 12Partial/Electric Cap $25 per
bedroom $9,420.00
Red Point 1 Mile $770.00 12 Partial/Electric Not Included $9,240.00
The Lofts at Randall 1.2 Miles $689.00 12Full/Electric Cap $25 per
bedroom $8,268.00
Uncommon
Wilmington1.1 miles $719.00 12 Partial/Electric Not Included $8,628.00
Wilshire Landing 1 Mile $674.00 12Full/Electric Cap $25 per
bedroom $8,088.00
Average Rent per Month $739.56 Average Annual Rate $8,874.67
$936.22 9 Full $8,426.00
$927.33 9 Full $8,346.00
Projected 2021-22 Seahawk Village & Landing
Projected 2021-22 Seahawk Crossing
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FY 2021-22 Anticipated All-Access Meal Plan RatesAnticipated All-Access Meal Plan Rates – Comparison to Prior Year (Pre-tax)
Plan Title Plan Description
AY 20/21 Price
Per Semester
(excluding food
dollar
component)
AY 21/22 Price
Per Semester
(excluding food
dollar
component)
% Change Key Takeaway(s)
All Access -Dining
Hall Exclusive
Plan
• All access to dining
halls (five meals per
day/seven days a week)
Plan/option not
offered in AY
20/21
1,750.00Not
applicable
• Greatest value for students that intend
to eat most of their meals in campus
dining hall facilities.
All Access -Dining
Hall Plus Three
Plan
• All access to dining
halls (five meals per
day/seven days a week)
• Up to three meals at
retail locations per week
Most similar
plan cost
1,803.00
1,893.15 5%
• Additional flexibility for students that
intend to eat at a retail location a few
times a week.
• Price adjustment needed to address
wage and food cost increases.
All Access -Dining
Hall Plus Six Plan
• All access to dining
halls (five meals per
day/seven days a week)
• Up to six meals at retail
locations per week
Most similar
plan cost
1,916.00
2,019.46 5.4%
• Most flexibility for students that intend
to eat a significant portion of their
meals at retail locations.
• Price adjustment needed to address
wage and food cost increases.
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Meal Plan
Comparison of
Lowest-Priced
Freshman Options
* Proposed FY22 Rate
Institution
Total FY21 Fall
Semester
(Includes Tax)
UNC Pembroke 2,255.00$
UNC School of the Arts 2,251.00$
UNC Charlotte 2,250.00$
Western Carolina University 2,193.50$
North Carolina Central University 2,174.33$
UNC Asheville 2,170.00$
NC State University 2,090.20$
East Carolina University 2,074.75$
Fayetteville State University 2,051.32$
UNC Wilmington 1,972.50$
Winston Salem State University 1,936.12$
North Carolina A&T University 1,860.67$
UNC Greensboro 1,794.00$
UNC Chapel Hill 1,500.00$
Appalachian State University 1,446.00$
Elizabeth City State University 1,368.63$
Price Explanation• After tax price of base plan:
$1,750 x 1.07 = $1,872.50
• Plus $100 in dining dollars =
$1,972.50
• Dining dollars are taxed as they
are utilized
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Cost of Attendance for Undergraduate Resident Living
on Campus with Meal Plan
Undergraduate Resident (AY)
Current
FY2020-21
Estimated
FY2021-22 $ Change % Change
Regular Term Tuition 4,443.00$ 4,443.00$ -$ 0.0%
Mandatory Fees 2,737.94$ 2,765.01$ 27.07$ 1.0%
Room 5,935.00$ 6,112.00$ 177.00$ 3.0%
Lowest Priced Meal Plan (all access) 4,008.42$ 3,945.00$ -63.42$ -1.6%
Books/Supplies 1,126.00$ 1,126.00$ -$ 0.0%
Transportation 1,810.00$ 1,810.00$ -$ 0.0%
Loan Origination Fee 64.00$ 64.00$ -$ 0.0%
Personal 1,650.00$ 1,650.00$ -$ 0.0%
Medical Insurance 2,627.00$ 2,627.00$ -$ 0.0%
Total 24,401.36$ 24,542.01$ 140.65$ .01%