East Carolina University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,297

Cost of attendance at East Carolina University in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$23,574

Cost of attendance at East Carolina University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at East Carolina University was $14,762. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at East Carolina University

East Carolina University net price calculator

$14,762

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in North Carolina and nationwide.

North Carolina's average	$12,201
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of East Carolina University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$14,762	$641 (4%)	$11,128	$12,830	$16,634	$20,869	$21,878
2021	$15,403	$1,768 (13%)	$11,260	$13,029	$16,654	$20,488	$21,665
2020	$13,635	$111	$11,026	$12,195	$15,784	$19,933	$21,104
2019	$13,746	$419 (3%)	$11,774	$12,887	$16,878	$21,063	$21,606
2018	$13,327	$510 (4%)	$10,779	$11,786	$15,642	$19,364	$20,678
2017	$12,817	$483 (4%)	$10,185	$11,547	$15,470	$19,148	$20,261
2016	$13,300	$392 (3%)	$10,740	$11,888	$15,678	$19,564	$20,571
2015	$12,908	$1,126 (10%)	$10,257	$11,391	$15,240	$19,254	$20,349
2014	$11,782	--	$8,583	$10,868	$14,428	$18,762	$19,601

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of East Carolina University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$23,215	$606 (3%)	$7,297	$14,372	$1,546
2021	$22,609	$221	$7,239	$13,846	$1,524
2020	$22,388	$716 (3%)	$7,238	$13,660	$1,490
2019	$21,672	$328 (1%)	$7,188	$13,052	$1,432
2018	$22,000	$838 (4%)	$7,143	$13,551	$1,306
2017	$21,162	$518 (3%)	$6,997	$12,885	$1,280
2016	$20,644	$458 (2%)	$6,580	$12,810	$1,254
2015	$21,102	$271 (1%)	$6,143	$13,725	$1,234
2014	$20,831	$845 (4%)	$6,143	$13,468	$1,220
2013	$19,986	--	$5,869	$12,969	$1,148

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does East Carolina University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 5,203 dormitories available to its students at $5,630 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at East Carolina University is $626 per month.
Does East Carolina University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at East Carolina University for one academic year is $4,060, which works out to $451 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: East Carolina University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,546.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, East Carolina University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,922

If living off-campus, with family: $10,795

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,922
How much is East Carolina University application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $75 and $75 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: East Carolina University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

East Carolina University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$185	$264
For out-of-state students	$864	$994

Housing and Meal

East Carolina University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at East Carolina University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,060	$5,630	N/A	5,203
2021	$4,192	$5,520	N/A	5,640
2020	$4,192	$5,520	N/A	5,726
2019	$4,084	$5,520	N/A	5,408
2018	$4,031	$5,366	N/A	5,796
2017	$4,031	$5,210	N/A	5,784
2016	$3,924	$5,060	N/A	5,784

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by East Carolina University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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