Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at East Carolina University is $7,361 for North Carolina residents and $23,638 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 0.49% for North Carolina residents and increased by 0.15% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($10,771) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,046.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for ECU is $7,397 for North Carolina residents and $23,674 for out-of-state students which is a 0.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 0.49% for North Carolina residents and increased by 0.15% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,176 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 2.31% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 2.53% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other North Carolina schools with tuition changes from last year at North Carolina colleges tuition change page.
ECU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$7,325 $23,602$14,834
2023-2024$7,361$23,638$15,176
Change % 2023-20240.49%0.15%2.31%
2024-2025$7,397$23,674$15,526
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
East Carolina University - COA
East Carolina University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
East Carolina University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $7,658 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $20,807 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($11,485) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at ECU is $7,694 for North Carolina residents and $20,843 for out-of-state students which is a 0.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.
East Carolina University has a medical school and its tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The medical school tuition is $25,295. See the detailed medical school tuition at The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University page.
ECU Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$7,622 $20,771$14,834
2023-2024$7,658$20,807$15,176
Change % 2023-20240.47%0.17%2.31%
2024-2025$7,694$20,843$15,526
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
East Carolina University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at ECU. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $186 for North Carolina residents and $865 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $265 for North Carolina residents and $996 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$185$864
2023-2024$186$865
2024-2025$187$866
Graduate2022-2023$264$994
2023-2024$265$996
2024-2025$266$998
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
East Carolina University - Tuition per Credit Hour
East Carolina University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between East Carolina University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between East Carolina University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
East Carolina University$7,361$23,638
North Carolina State University at Raleigh$8,895$31,767
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill$8,989$39,330
University of North Carolina at Charlotte$7,214$21,876
Appalachian State University$7,541$24,537
University of North Carolina at Greensboro$7,593$23,339

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at ECU?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at ECU is $29,750 for North Carolina residents and $94,857 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at East Carolina University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$7,392$7,422$7,453$7,484$29,750
Out-of-State$23,669$23,699$23,730$23,760$94,857
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$7,422$7,453$7,484$7,515$29,874
Out-of-State$23,699$23,730$23,760$23,791$94,980
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$7,453$7,484$7,515$7,546$29,997
Out-of-State$23,730$23,760$23,791$23,822$95,102
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$7,484$7,515$7,546$7,577$30,122
Out-of-State$23,760$23,791$23,822$23,852$95,225
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$7,515$7,546$7,577$7,609$30,246
Out-of-State$23,791$23,822$23,852$23,883$95,348

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $101,730 for North Carolina residents and $166,837 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at East Carolina University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at East Carolina University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$24,762$25,202$25,580$25,966$101,730
Out-of-State$41,039$41,479$41,929$42,390$166,837
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$25,202$25,653$26,038$26,432$103,554
Out-of-State$41,479$41,929$42,390$42,862$168,660
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$25,653$26,114$26,507$26,909$105,420
Out-of-State$41,929$42,390$42,862$43,344$170,525
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$26,114$26,586$26,987$27,397$107,330
Out-of-State$42,390$42,862$43,344$43,838$172,434
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$26,586$27,068$27,478$27,897$109,285
Out-of-State$42,862$43,344$43,838$44,343$174,387

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 63% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $67,342 for North Carolina residents and $132,449 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at East Carolina University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at East Carolina University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$16,165$16,605$16,983$17,369$67,342
Out-of-State$32,442$32,882$33,332$33,793$132,449
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$16,605$17,056$17,441$17,835$69,166
Out-of-State$32,882$33,332$33,793$34,265$134,272
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$17,056$17,517$17,910$18,312$71,032
Out-of-State$33,332$33,793$34,265$34,747$136,137
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$17,517$17,989$18,390$18,800$72,942
Out-of-State$33,793$34,265$34,747$35,241$138,046
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$17,989$18,471$18,881$19,300$74,897
Out-of-State$34,265$34,747$35,241$35,746$139,999

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at East Carolina University.
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East Carolina University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$7,361$1,794$15,176$23,638$1,794 $15,176
Graduate$7,658 $1,794$15,176$20,807 $1,794$15,176
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