Overview
Student Population
| Location | Greenville, North Carolina |
| Online | ecu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Greenville, North Carolina, East Carolina University is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 17,499 prospective students applied, and 14,384 were granted admission. Of those admitted 4,175 enrolled in the school. 22,087 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 6,631 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $4,452 plus fees of $2,736. ECU is ranked 592 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
ECU is rated within the lower 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for East Carolina University within the 2020 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#592 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#197 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#15 in Best Colleges in North Carolina
#8 in Best Public Colleges in North Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1040/1190 |
| ACT | 20/25 |
| GPA | 3.59 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 15, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
North Carolina Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,432 |
| Other Fees | $2,736 |
| Room and Board | $10,354 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,698 |
| Total One Year Cost | $21,672 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,432 |
| Other Fees | $2,736 |
| Room and Board | $10,354 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,698 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,949 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 19% |
| Health Professions | 16% |
| Education | 12% |
| Engineering Technology | 8% |
| Communication | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198464 IPEDS survey data for East Carolina University.
Current students may use the East Carolina University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.