Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at East Central University is $8,032 for Oklahoma residents and $17,542 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 8.47% for Oklahoma residents and increased by 5.96% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($9,606) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,209.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of ECU is $8,712 for Oklahoma residents and $18,588 for out-of-state students, a 6.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
ECU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$7,405 $16,555$11,818
2023-2024$8,032$17,542$11,818
Change % 2023-20248.47%5.96%0.00%
2024-2025$8,712$18,588$11,818

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $5,898 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $11,973. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount ($10,220) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at ECU is $6,446 for Oklahoma residents and $12,162 for out-of-state students , a 1.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.
ECU Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$5,397 $11,787$11,818
2023-2024$5,898$11,973$11,818
Change % 2023-20249.28%1.58%
2024-2025$6,446$12,162$11,818

Cost 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 cost per credit hour is $268 for Oklahoma residents and $592 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $328 for Oklahoma residents and $665 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$247$559
2023-2024$268$592
2024-2025$291$627
Graduate2022-2023$300$655
2023-2024$328$665
2024-2025$359$675

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $11,818. The Living costs stayed same compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.
The ECU's 2024 on-campus COA is $21,440 for state residents and $30,950 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $28,762 for state residents and $38,272 for out-of-state students.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At ECU
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)$8,032
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)$17,542
Room & Board$7,752$10,144
Personal Expenses$4,066$8,996
Books & Supplies$1,590
COA (In-State)$21,440$28,762
COA (Out-of-State)$30,950$38,272
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

ECU Tuition Charts

The following charts visualize tuition, fees, living costs, and other expenses at ECU. You can enlarge the chart to view detailed information.
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4-Years Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at ECU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at ECU is $34,654 for Oklahoma residents and $73,039 for out-of-state students.
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.
ECU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$8,277$8,529$8,790$9,058$34,654
Out-of-State$17,825$18,112$18,403$18,700$73,039
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$8,529$8,790$9,058$9,334$35,711
Out-of-State$18,112$18,403$18,700$19,001$74,215
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$8,790$9,058$9,334$9,619$36,800
Out-of-State$18,403$18,700$19,001$19,307$75,410
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$9,058$9,334$9,619$9,912$37,923
Out-of-State$18,700$19,001$19,307$19,618$76,625
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$9,334$9,619$9,912$10,215$39,079
Out-of-State$19,001$19,307$19,618$19,934$77,859

COA including Books, 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 $90,502 for Oklahoma residents and $128,887 for out-of-state students.
ECU 4 Years COA
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$21,903$22,377$22,865$23,366$90,502
Out-of-State$31,450$31,959$32,476$33,002$128,887
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$22,377$22,863$23,363$23,876$92,471
Out-of-State$31,959$32,476$33,002$33,538$130,975
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$22,863$23,361$23,874$24,400$94,489
Out-of-State$32,476$33,002$33,538$34,083$133,099
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$23,361$23,871$24,397$24,936$96,558
Out-of-State$33,002$33,538$34,083$34,637$135,260
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$23,871$24,395$24,934$25,487$98,679
Out-of-State$33,538$34,083$34,637$35,201$137,458

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 82% 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 $66,682 for Oklahoma residents and $105,067 for out-of-state students.
ECU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$15,948$16,422$16,910$17,411$66,682
Out-of-State$25,495$26,004$26,521$27,047$105,067
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$16,422$16,908$17,408$17,921$68,651
Out-of-State$26,004$26,521$27,047$27,583$107,155
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$16,908$17,406$17,919$18,445$70,669
Out-of-State$26,521$27,047$27,583$28,128$109,279
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$17,406$17,916$18,442$18,981$72,738
Out-of-State$27,047$27,583$28,128$28,682$111,440
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$17,916$18,440$18,979$19,532$74,859
Out-of-State$27,583$28,128$28,682$29,246$113,638

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between East Central University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to ECU
In-StateOut-of-State
East Central University$8,032$17,542
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus$9,595$26,665
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus$10,234$25,754
University of Central Oklahoma$8,522$19,409
Northeastern State University$7,513$16,633
Southeastern Oklahoma State University$7,200$16,410

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East Central University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
tuition & feesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$8,032$1,590$11,818$17,542$1,590 $11,818
Graduate$5,898 $1,590$11,818$11,973 $1,590$11,818
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