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East Carolina University
Greenville, NC · Public · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 89%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $16,880
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 63%
- Median earnings
- $60,387
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
East Carolina University is a public college in Greenville, NC with 19,896 undergraduates. It admits 89% of applicants, and admitted students average 1180 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $16,880 per year ($12,125 for families earning under $30,000). 63% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $60,387 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 89%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 22,289
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 20,073
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 20%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing540–630
200800
SAT Math530–610
200800
ACT Composite21–26
136
What East Carolina University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $25,015
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $7,438
- Out-of-state tuition
- $23,715
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$12,125
- $30–48k$12,558
- $48–75k$14,074
- $75–110k$19,510
- $110k+$24,257
Get a personal estimate with East Carolina University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 63%
- Freshman retention
- 83%
- Median earnings
- $60,387
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $20,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 19,896
- Student–faculty ratio
- 17:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 34%
- White61%
- Hispanic11%
- Black16%
- Asian3%
East Carolina University FAQ
What is East Carolina University's acceptance rate?+
East Carolina University admits 89% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for East Carolina University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 540–630 on SAT Reading and Writing and 530–610 on SAT Math; the average total is 1180.
What ACT score do you need for East Carolina University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 21–26.
Is East Carolina University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to East Carolina University?+
In Fall 2023, 22,289 students applied to East Carolina University and 20,073 were admitted; 3,941 enrolled.
Does East Carolina University consider legacy status?+
No. East Carolina University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does East Carolina University require an essay?+
East Carolina University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does East Carolina University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $25,015 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,880.
What is East Carolina University's graduation rate?+
63% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 198464 · How we use this data
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