How much does East Carolina University tuition cost per year?
The 2024 tuition & fees of East Carolina University is $7,361 for in-state and $23,638 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees has not risen since 2020.
Its tuition & fees is lower than the average tuition for R2 Universities' tuition of $30,764 based on out-of-state tuition rate.
Based on the last year increase rate, The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at ECU is $7,397 for North Carolina residents and $23,674 for out-of-state students, a 0.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.
ECU 2024 Tuition & Fees
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State | R2 Universities' Average |
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| 2022-2023 | $7,325 |
$23,602 | $29,877 |
| 2023-2024 | $7,361 | $23,638 | $30,764 |
| Change % 2023-2024 | 0.49% | 0.15% | 2.97% |
| 2024-2025 Estimate | $7,397 | $23,674 | $31,678 |
How much do you actually pay at ECU?
The living costs at ECU is $15,176 when living on campus. The on-campus living costs increased by 2.31% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 2.53%.
The ECU's 2024 COA is $24,331 for in-state and $40,608 for out-of-state students for whom living on campus. The off-campus COA is $24,365 for in-state and $40,642 for out-of-state students.
63% of enrolled students have received grants or scholarships, and the average aid amount is $8,597. It could cover 36.37% of full tuition amount.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $15,734 for in-state and $32,011 for out-of-state students..
East Carolina University 2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) | On-Campus | Off-Campus |
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| In-State | Out-State | In-State | Out-State |
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| Tuition & Fees | $7,361 | $23,638 | $7,361 | $23,638 |
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| Room & Board | $11,000 | $11,034 |
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| Personal Expenses | $4,176 | $4,176 |
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| Books & Supplies | $1,794 | $1,794 |
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| COA | $24,331 | $40,608 | $24,365 | $40,642 |
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| COA with Financial Aid | $15,734 | $32,011 | $15,768 | $32,045 |
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ECU 4-Years Tuition
How Much is ECU tuition for 4 years?
ECU's 4-years tuition is $29,534 for in-state and $94,642 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate.
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.
ECU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total |
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| Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024) | In-State | $7,370 | $7,379 | $7,388 | $7,397 | $29,534 |
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| Out-of-State | $23,647 | $23,656 | $23,665 | $23,674 | $94,642 |
| Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025) | In-State | $7,379 | $7,388 | $7,397 | $7,406 | $29,570 |
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| Out-of-State | $23,656 | $23,665 | $23,674 | $23,683 | $94,678 |
| Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026) | In-State | $7,388 | $7,397 | $7,406 | $7,415 | $29,606 |
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| Out-of-State | $23,665 | $23,674 | $23,683 | $23,692 | $94,714 |
| Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027) | In-State | $7,397 | $7,406 | $7,415 | $7,424 | $29,643 |
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| Out-of-State | $23,674 | $23,683 | $23,692 | $23,701 | $94,750 |
| Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028) | In-State | $7,406 | $7,415 | $7,424 | $7,433 | $29,679 |
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| Out-of-State | $23,683 | $23,692 | $23,701 | $23,710 | $94,786 |
Net Price for 4 Years at ECU
Based on recent tuition increase rate, for the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $98,631 for North Carolina residents and $163,739 for out-of-state students.
ECU 4 Years COA
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total |
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| Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024) | In-State | $24,461 | $24,591 | $24,687 | $24,783 | $98,631 |
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| Out-of-State | $40,738 | $40,868 | $41,000 | $41,133 | $163,739 |
| Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025) | In-State | $24,591 | $24,723 | $24,819 | $24,916 | $99,161 |
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| Out-of-State | $40,868 | $41,000 | $41,133 | $41,267 | $164,269 |
| Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026) | In-State | $24,723 | $24,856 | $24,953 | $25,050 | $99,696 |
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| Out-of-State | $41,000 | $41,133 | $41,267 | $41,403 | $164,803 |
| Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027) | In-State | $24,856 | $24,990 | $25,087 | $25,185 | $100,235 |
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| Out-of-State | $41,133 | $41,267 | $41,403 | $41,540 | $165,343 |
| Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028) | In-State | $24,990 | $25,126 | $25,223 | $25,321 | $100,780 |
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| Out-of-State | $41,267 | $41,403 | $41,540 | $41,678 | $165,887 |
Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $64,243 for North Carolina residents and $129,351 for out-of-state students.
ECU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total |
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| Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024) | In-State | $15,864 | $15,994 | $16,090 | $16,186 | $64,243 |
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| Out-of-State | $32,141 | $32,271 | $32,403 | $32,536 | $129,351 |
| Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025) | In-State | $15,994 | $16,126 | $16,222 | $16,319 | $64,773 |
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| Out-of-State | $32,271 | $32,403 | $32,536 | $32,670 | $129,881 |
| Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026) | In-State | $16,126 | $16,259 | $16,356 | $16,453 | $65,308 |
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| Out-of-State | $32,403 | $32,536 | $32,670 | $32,806 | $130,415 |
| Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027) | In-State | $16,259 | $16,393 | $16,490 | $16,588 | $65,847 |
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| Out-of-State | $32,536 | $32,670 | $32,806 | $32,943 | $130,955 |
| Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028) | In-State | $16,393 | $16,529 | $16,626 | $16,724 | $66,392 |
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| Out-of-State | $32,670 | $32,806 | $32,943 | $33,081 | $131,499 |
ECU's Graduate Tuition
The graduate school tuition at East Carolina University is $7,658 for in-state and $20,807 for out-of-state studetns. Detailed graduate program tuition and majors can be found at ECU gradute program page.
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
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
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| 2022-2023 | $7,622 |
$20,771 |
| 2023-2024 | $7,658 | $20,807 |
| Change % 2023-2024 | 0.47% | 0.17% |
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| 2024-2025 | $7,694 | $20,843 |
Tuition Per Credit Hour
For part-time and/or full-time students who take additional credits at ECU is $185 for North Carolina residents and $864 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $264 for North Carolina residents and $994 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge at ECU
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $185 | $864 |
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| 2023-2024 | $185 | $864 |
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| 2024-2025 (Estimate) | $185 | $864 |
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| Graduate | 2022-2023 | $264 | $994 |
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| 2023-2024 | $264 | $994 |
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| 2024-2025 (Estimate) | $264 | $994 |
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Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges
The following table compares tuition & fees between East Carolina University and its similar schools.
Tuition Comparison between ECU and Similar Colleges
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| East Carolina University | $7,361 | $23,638 |
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| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $8,895 | $31,767 |
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| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | $8,989 | $39,330 |
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| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $7,214 | $21,876 |
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| Appalachian State University | $7,541 | $24,537 |
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| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $7,593 | $23,339 |
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