by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Elizabeth City State University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Elizabeth City State University stood at $6,536 each year. For students from out of state the figure was $10,536. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Of those figures, the required fees were $5,536 in-state and $5,536 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $5,536 | $5,536 |
| Total | $6,536 | $10,536 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and leave out room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much would Elizabeth City State University cost if you attend part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For perspective, here is how Elizabeth City State University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In NC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Elizabeth City State University is a relative bargain.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. See the Elizabeth City State University Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at Elizabeth City State University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| One Year Ago | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,000 | $5,000 |
This chart shows the way tuition at ECSU has tracked over the reported years.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 33.95%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $8,754. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 15.12%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $12,128.
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 | $8,754 | $12,128 |
| In 2 Years | $11,725 | $13,961 |
| In 3 Years | $15,705 | $16,071 |
| In 4 Years | $21,036 | $18,500 |
| In 5 Years | $28,177 | $21,296 |
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 $60,660, or close to $57,220 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For specifics on financial aid at Elizabeth City State University, head to the Elizabeth City State University Financial Aid page.
