by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Eastern Shore Community College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Eastern Shore Community College came in at $5,082 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $11,520. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Of those figures, the required fees amounted to $180 in-state and $960 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,902 | $10,560 |
| Fees | $180 | $960 |
| Total | $5,082 | $11,520 |
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 bring down the real cost they pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What will Eastern Shore Community College cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For perspective, here is how Eastern Shore Community College prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In VA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Eastern Shore Community College is comparatively affordable.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the Eastern Shore Community College Financial Aid page for more.
Take a look at how tuition at Eastern Shore Community College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,620 | $9,918 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,620 | $9,918 |
| One Year Ago | $4,758 | $10,056 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,902 | $10,560 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at ESCC has moved over recent reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition climbed 5.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $12,097 the year ahead.
Tuition tends to creep up year over 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 additional information.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 1.93%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $5,180. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 2.19%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $11,772.
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 | $5,180 | $11,772 |
| In 2 Years | $5,279 | $12,029 |
| In 3 Years | $5,380 | $12,292 |
| In 4 Years | $5,483 | $12,561 |
| In 5 Years | $5,588 | $12,836 |
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 $48,654, or about $21,322 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Eastern Shore Community College, head to the Eastern Shore Community College Financial Aid page.
