by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for East Central University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at East Central University stood at $8,032 annually. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $17,842. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees amounted to $1,732 in-state and $1,732 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,300 | $16,110 |
| Fees | $1,732 | $1,732 |
| Total | $8,032 | $17,842 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not cover room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much will East Central University cost if you attend part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how East Central University costs compare against other schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In OK | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Relative to the national field, East Central University sits close to the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the East Central University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at East Central University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,791 | $15,151 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,001 | $15,361 |
| One Year Ago | $6,300 | $15,810 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,300 | $16,110 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at ECU has changed across the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition rose 1.9%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $18,180 for the coming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 3.80%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $8,336. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 2.54%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $18,294.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,336 | $18,294 |
| In 2 Years | $8,652 | $18,758 |
| In 3 Years | $8,980 | $19,234 |
| In 4 Years | $9,320 | $19,722 |
| In 5 Years | $9,673 | $20,222 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $76,008, compared with about $35,288 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at East Central University, head to the East Central University Financial Aid page.
