by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are additional costs associated with college in addition to tuition fees. Find out below just how much you'll be spending to go to ECU .
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ECU prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for an average student was $4,028 in 2021, and the price of an average dining plan was $3,612.
The table below will show you the expected expenses of both on-campus and off-campus housing and food plans for East Central University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $7,640 | $9,712 |
| — Housing | $4,028 | |
| — Meals | $3,612 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,772 | $8,274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,696 | $1,696 |
| Total | $13,108 | $19,682 |
There has been an average 3.8% price change each year for the last five years in ECU housing and dining costs, compared to a nationwide average change of 2.4%. If current tendencies carry on, 2022 incoming freshmen will spend about $13,742 in housing, meals and other expenses in the first year of college. Two-year students will likely spend close to $14,413 in their final year, while bachelor's degree students will likely pay about $15,876 for their final year.
Bachelor's degree students will end up having to pay a total sum of approximately $59,155 in room and board by the time they graduate, while students obtaining their associate degree may pay a total sum of about $28,155.
* estimated
Are you wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? If you are a first-time full-time student, some schools may require it. See the table below to find out whether ECU does or not, as well as the on-campus housing capacity.
Schools may offer meal plans where the number of meals per week can vary, for example, the student receives a meal card and charges meals against the card. Then there are schools like ECU that offer meal plans based on the number of meals per week. See the table below to find out the number of meals per week in the maximum meal plan offered at ECU.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Are Freshmen Required to Live on Campus? | No |
| On-Campus Housing Capacity | 1,320 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 20 |
ECU on-campus living costs in comparison to the national average was not accessible. One reason might be that most students at this school commute or are online students.
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