East Carolina University
Greenville, NCPublicRank 1237 of 1,732Traditional rank 803 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,128 |
| $30–48k | $12,290 |
| $48–75k | $16,785 |
| $75–110k | $20,979 |
| $110k+ | $22,787 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $7,325 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $7,361 |
| Change | $36 (+0.5%) |
| Tuition and fees (out-of-state), 2023-24 | $23,638 |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $11,000 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Latest published cost (state report)
| 2026-27 resident tuition and fees | $7,397 |
| 2026-27 nonresident tuition and fees | $24,163 |
Source: UNC System 2026-27 undergraduate tuition and fees (approved Feb. 26, 2026), northcarolina.edu. New resident students; current students' tuition is fixed..
Tuition and fees trend (in-state)
Published tuition and required fees, +2.4% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 62% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 82% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 35% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 53% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $5,249 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | $330 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $8,921 | $352 |
| Fayetteville State University | $8,589 | $2,080 |
| Winston-Salem State University | $9,254 | $297 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $8,150 | −$116 |
| Appalachian State University | $7,677 | −$1,377 |
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