Abstract:
The cost of higher education in North Carolina is steadily rising due to inflation. Instead of experiencing a decline in enrollment, statistics show a continual increase despite augmented fees. Included in the article is a chart comparing tuition rates from 1952 and 1957. Included in the comparison are UNC, Duke, Wake Forest, Queens College, Peace College, Davidson, Mars Hill, Elon, Appalachian State, Western Carolina, High Point, ECU, Wilmington, and Asheville.