by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for East Carolina University, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. In this ECU cost report, you'll find:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at East Carolina University ran about $23,574 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. If you were a North Carolina resident, the yearly charges were $7,297.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $20,729 | $2,845 | $23,574 |
| In-State | $4,452 | $2,845 | $7,297 |
East Carolina University tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
How much does East Carolina University cost for part-time students?
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At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. East Carolina University is fairly expensive when compared to other schools across the United States. It's yearly out-of-state tuition and fees costs for undergrads is $23,574.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. ECU only charges $7,297 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
Take a look at the following chart to see how East Carolina University compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Southeast | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: East Carolina University Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state East Carolina University increased with an average annual rate of 0.50% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $7,371 if the growth keeps up.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at ECU would be $14,778, and $29,706 for four years.
Tuition and fees for out-of-state students have grown by about 0.15% in the past five years. This school year, students outside of the state will pay an estimated $23,647.
For two years This means an estimated $47,331 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at ECU, and $94,808 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at ECU.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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