East Carolina University

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Greenville, NC
4.2 4 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

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Overview

Total enrollment

26,940

Location Greenville, North Carolina
Website ecu.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small City

Size Large
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

East Carolina University (ECU) is located in Greenville, North Carolina, approximately 85 miles east of Raleigh. The 1,600-acre main campus features Georgian-style architecture and consists of three distinct areas: main campus, health sciences campus, and west research campus. Founded in 1907 as a teacher training school, ECU has grown into a comprehensive public research university, with the Brody School of Medicine and College of Nursing serving as flagship programs. The university maintains a moderately selective admission process and is recognized for its programs in business, engineering, education, and allied health professions, while also housing one of the largest fine arts schools in the Southeast. Most first-year students live in one of the university's residence halls, and ECU competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Pirates in the American Athletic Conference.

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Ratings

ECU is rated within the top 50% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

6 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for East Carolina University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#569
Best Public Colleges in the U.S.

#180
Best Colleges in North Carolina

#15
Best Public Colleges in North Carolina

#7
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#435
Best Value Colleges in North Carolina

#11

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate

SAT 1070/1240
ACT 21/26
GPA 3.33

Acceptance Rate

89.2%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 17.1%
Application Fee $75

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

North Carolina Resident Tuition

$7,361

Out of State Resident Tuition

$23,638

Breakdown

Tuition $7,361
Books and Supplies $1,510
Other Fees $2,909
Room and Board $11,541
Budget for Other Expenses $4,601
Total One Year Cost $27,922

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$43,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

59% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at East Carolina University are Business, Health Professions, and Education. 19% of students major in Business, 16% in Health Professions, and 12% in Education.