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East Carolina University

East Carolina University is a large, public institution located in Greenville, nc. Founded in 1907, East Carolina University offers undergraduate degrees in 203 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 20,385 undergraduates
cost $7,325 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into East Carolina University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 92.3%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.3
Application fee $75
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! East Carolina University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
18 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Education and Teaching
Law and Legal Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Engineering and Technology

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Communication and Media Studies
Public Health
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Marketing

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $7,325
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,816
Books & supplies $1,654
Other expenses $4,018
Cost of attendance* $23,813
Average financial aid package $12,824
Estimated cost $10,989 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $23,602
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,816
Books & supplies $1,654
Other expenses $4,018
Cost of attendance* $40,090
Average financial aid package $12,824
Estimated cost $27,266 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? East Carolina University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 20,385, with gender binary students split 43% male and 57% female.

Total enrollment

26,785

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
49%
African American %
12%
Hispanic American %
8%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
26%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At East Carolina University, students love their Student Government Association, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map East 5th Street, Greenville, NC 27858-4353
phone 252-328-6131
address https://www.ecu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Student activities board

Residence hall association

Student pirate club

Black student union

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about East Carolina University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is East Carolina University?

East Carolina University is located in Greenville, nc.

What is the acceptance rate at East Carolina University? 

The acceptance rate for East Carolina University is 92%.

What’s the average GPA for East Carolina University?

The average high school GPA for East Carolina University students was 3.3.

How much does it cost for 4 years at East Carolina University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at East Carolina University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $95,252.

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