Overview
Enrollment
| 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 |
East Carolina University (ECU), located in Greenville, North Carolina, is a public institution that was founded in 1907. Situated in a small urban area, the university's campus embodies a blend of modern and traditional architecture and offers on-campus living options to its students. ECU operates on a semester-based academic calendar and is noted for its academic programs in business, education, nursing, and fine arts. This university exercises a more selective admissions process. Notably, the campus is approximately 85 miles east of the state capital, Raleigh. ECU is also home to the Pirates athletics teams, which compete in the NCAA Division I American Athletic Conference, particularly recognized for their football program.
In the most recent statistical year 21,383 prospective students applied, and 19,744 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,788 enrolled in the school. 20,393 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 6,758 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $4,452 plus fees of $2,873. ECU is ranked 673 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
ECU is rated within the lower 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for East Carolina University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#673 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#230 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#19 in Best Colleges in North Carolina
#9 in Best Public Colleges in North Carolina
#40 in Best Value Colleges in North Carolina
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1020/1170 |
| ACT | 19/24 |
| GPA | 3.33 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $75 |
Annual Cost to Attend
North Carolina Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,654 |
| Other Fees | $2,873 |
| Room and Board | $10,816 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,018 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,813 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,654 |
| Other Fees | $2,873 |
| Room and Board | $10,816 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,018 |
| Total One Year Cost | $40,090 |
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.