Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $18,459. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Oklahoma residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $8,032 | $17,842 |
| Housing & meals | $7,752 | $7,752 |
| Books & supplies | $1,590 | $1,590 |
| Personal & travel | $4,066 | $4,066 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,981 | −$2,981 |
| Total cost of attendance | $18,459 | $28,269 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
ECU net price compared with other Oklahoma colleges
ECU has the 5th-lowest average net price of 25 Oklahoma colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | $6,624 | 44% | $41,913 |
| 2 | Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City | $7,081 | 15% | $41,307 |
| 3 | Oklahoma Panhandle State University | $7,413 | 21% | $44,933 |
| 4 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | $8,039 | 32% | $45,079 |
| 5 | East Central University | $8,683 | 34% | $44,962 |
| 6 | Northwestern Oklahoma State University | $10,104 | 30% | $44,358 |
| 7 | Cameron University | $10,912 | 31% | $40,118 |
| 8 | Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology | $10,999 | 42% | $45,634 |
| 9 | Langston University | $11,504 | 17% | $33,261 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Oklahoma colleges →
Why ECU costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Central University | 58% | $8,683 | 34% | $44,962 | This school |
| Cameron University | — | $10,912 | 31% | $40,118 | |
| Rogers State University | — | $15,314 | 29% | $43,166 | |
| Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology | — | $10,999 | 42% | $45,634 | |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University | 65% | $10,104 | 30% | $44,358 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
East Central University would cost you $2,229 less per year than Cameron University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at East Central University, mostly from a lower estimate for personal & travel costs (−$2,974).
- East Central University gives aided families $826 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Oklahoma resident | ECU | Cameron University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $8,032 | $7,095 | +$937 |
| Books & supplies | $1,590 | $1,000 | +$590 |
| Housing & meals | $7,752 | $8,883 | −$1,131 |
| Personal & travel | $4,066 | $7,040 | −$2,974 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,981 | −$4,156 | +$1,175 |
| Sticker price | $18,459 | $19,862 | −$1,403 |
| Average grants | −$9,776 | −$8,950 | −$826 |
| You pay | $8,683 | $10,912 | −$2,229 |
“+” means ECU costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
ECU cost questions
How much is tuition at ECU?
Tuition and fees are $8,032 a year for Oklahoma residents and $17,842 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending ECU?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $18,459 a year for Oklahoma residents living on campus and about $28,269 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at ECU?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $8,683 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $8,151; $48–75k pay $7,155; $110k+ pay $10,702. These figures are for Oklahoma residents.
How much debt do ECU graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $11,250, and 6.7% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to East Central University overview