Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $7,361
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $23,638
- Average Net Price
- $16,514
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 31.3%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $11,000
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $11,034
- Books & Supplies
- $1,794
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $20,155
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $22,750
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $241/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 63.3%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 40.4%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 31.3%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $11,128 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $12,290 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $16,785 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $20,979 |
| $110,001+ | $22,787 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Families pay an average of $16,514 per year after aid, though costs vary dramatically by income. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $11,128 annually, while those from households above $110,000 face $22,787. Over four years, that ranges from roughly $44,500 to $91,100.
The 92% acceptance rate means ECU casts a wide net, but financial aid is selective. Only 31% of students receive federal Pell Grants, and just 10% get institutional scholarships averaging $8,654. Graduates leave with a median debt of $22,750, translating to $241 monthly payments. With median earnings of $55,146 ten years out, loan payments consume about 5% of gross income.
In-state students get the strongest value proposition here. They represent 87% of enrollment and benefit from the $7,361 tuition rate that makes ECU accessible across North Carolina's economic spectrum.
The 92% acceptance rate means ECU casts a wide net, but financial aid is selective. Only 31% of students receive federal Pell Grants, and just 10% get institutional scholarships averaging $8,654. Graduates leave with a median debt of $22,750, translating to $241 monthly payments. With median earnings of $55,146 ten years out, loan payments consume about 5% of gross income.
In-state students get the strongest value proposition here. They represent 87% of enrollment and benefit from the $7,361 tuition rate that makes ECU accessible across North Carolina's economic spectrum.
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