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 |
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 20,313 prospective students applied, and 17,859 were granted admission. Of those admitted 4,142 enrolled in the school. 21,471 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 7,327 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $4,452 plus fees of $2,787. ECU is ranked 551 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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ECU is rated within the lower 47% 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 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#551 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#196 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Colleges in North Carolina
#8 in Best Public Colleges in North Carolina
#40 in Best Value Colleges in North Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1020/1170 |
| ACT | 19/24 |
| GPA | 3.33 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $75 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
North Carolina Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,524 |
| Other Fees | $2,787 |
| Room and Board | $10,136 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,710 |
| Total One Year Cost | $22,609 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,524 |
| Other Fees | $2,787 |
| Room and Board | $10,136 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,710 |
| Total One Year Cost | $38,886 |
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% |
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.