Paying for Elizabeth City State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$3,412 1.67%	$7,412 0.76%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$5,787 0.98%	$18,849 0.30%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) are $3,412 for North Carolina residents and $7,412 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $15,866 based on out-of-state tuition rate. Its tuition & fees has not risen since 2020 at ECSU.

76% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $7,961. It could cover 107.41% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $7,120 for North Carolina residents and $11,120 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

ECSU's 4-year tuition is $14,032 for North Carolina residents and $30,030 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $62,066 for North Carolina residents and $78,063 for out-of-state students.

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

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Elizabeth City State University is $3,412 for North Carolina residents and $7,412 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 1.67% for North Carolina residents and increased by 0.76% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount ($8,225) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $15,866.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of ECSU is $3,469 for North Carolina residents and $7,468 for out-of-state students, a 0.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.

ECSU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$3,356	$7,356	$10,077
2023-2024	$3,412	$7,412	$10,429
Change % 2023-2024	1.67%	0.76%	3.49%
2024-2025	$3,469	$7,468	$10,793

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $5,787 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $18,849. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount ($9,991) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $16,468.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at ECSU is $5,844 for North Carolina residents and $18,905 for out-of-state students , a 0.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.

ECSU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$5,731	$18,793	$10,077
2023-2024	$5,787	$18,849	$10,429
Change % 2023-2024	0.98%	0.30%	3.49%
2024-2025	$5,844	$18,905	$10,793

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 ECSU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $42 for North Carolina residents and $208 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $188 for North Carolina residents and $913 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$42	$208
	2023-2024	$42	$208
	2024-2025	$42	$208
Graduate	2022-2023	$188	$913
	2023-2024	$188	$913
	2024-2025	$188	$913

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $10,429 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 3.49% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs stayed same compared to the previous year.

The ECSU's 2024 on-campus COA is $15,081 for state residents and $19,081 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $13,712 for state residents and $17,712 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At ECSU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$3,412
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$7,412
Room & Board	$9,079	$7,710
Personal Expenses	$1,350	$1,350
Books & Supplies	$1,240
COA (In-State)	$15,081	$13,712
COA (Out-of-State)	$19,081	$17,712

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at ECSU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at ECSU is $14,032 for North Carolina residents and $30,030 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at Elizabeth City State 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.

ECSU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$3,450	$3,488	$3,527	$3,567	$14,032
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$7,450	$7,488	$7,527	$7,565	$30,030
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$3,488	$3,527	$3,567	$3,606	$14,189
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$7,488	$7,527	$7,565	$7,604	$30,184
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$3,527	$3,567	$3,606	$3,646	$14,347
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$7,527	$7,565	$7,604	$7,643	$30,339
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$3,567	$3,606	$3,646	$3,687	$14,506
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$7,565	$7,604	$7,643	$7,682	$30,494
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$3,606	$3,646	$3,687	$3,728	$14,668
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$7,604	$7,643	$7,682	$7,722	$30,651

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 $62,066 for North Carolina residents and $78,063 for out-of-state students.

ECSU 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$15,253	$15,427	$15,603	$15,782	$62,066
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$19,253	$19,427	$19,603	$19,781	$78,063
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$15,427	$15,603	$15,782	$15,963	$62,775
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$19,427	$19,603	$19,781	$19,960	$78,771
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$15,603	$15,782	$15,963	$16,146	$63,494
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$19,603	$19,781	$19,960	$20,142	$79,486
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$15,782	$15,963	$16,146	$16,331	$64,221
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$19,781	$19,960	$20,142	$20,326	$80,209
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$15,963	$16,146	$16,331	$16,519	$64,958
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$19,960	$20,142	$20,326	$20,512	$80,941

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 76% 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 $30,222 for North Carolina residents and $46,219 for out-of-state students.

ECSU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$7,292	$7,466	$7,642	$7,821	$30,222
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$11,292	$11,466	$11,642	$11,820	$46,219
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$7,466	$7,642	$7,821	$8,002	$30,931
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$11,466	$11,642	$11,820	$11,999	$46,927
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$7,642	$7,821	$8,002	$8,185	$31,650
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$11,642	$11,820	$11,999	$12,181	$47,642
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$7,821	$8,002	$8,185	$8,370	$32,377
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$11,820	$11,999	$12,181	$12,365	$48,365
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$8,002	$8,185	$8,370	$8,558	$33,114
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$11,999	$12,181	$12,365	$12,551	$49,097

	In-State	Out-of-State
Elizabeth City State University	$3,412	$7,412
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
East Carolina University	$7,361	$23,638
Appalachian State University	$7,541	$24,537