by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at East Carolina University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at East Carolina University were $7,361 per year. For students from out of state the figure was $23,638. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Of that total, required fees were $2,909 in-state and $2,909 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,452 | $20,729 |
| Fees | $2,909 | $2,909 |
| Total | $7,361 | $23,638 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not cover room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What will East Carolina University cost per credit hour part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To see where that lands, here is how East Carolina University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In NC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Relative to the national field, East Carolina University lands right around the average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the East Carolina University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Take a look at how tuition at East Carolina University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,452 | $20,729 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,452 | $20,729 |
| One Year Ago | $4,452 | $20,729 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,452 | $20,729 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at ECU has trended over the reported years.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 0.29%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $7,382. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 0.09%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $23,659.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,382 | $23,659 |
| In 2 Years | $7,403 | $23,680 |
| In 3 Years | $7,424 | $23,701 |
| In 4 Years | $7,445 | $23,722 |
| In 5 Years | $7,466 | $23,743 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $94,762, versus roughly $29,654 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For details on financial aid availability at East Carolina University, check out the East Carolina University Financial Aid page.
