East Carolina University
East Carolina University is a public 4-year institution in Greenville, NC. It enrolls about 26,785 students and admits roughly 90% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Greenville, NC 27858 |
| County | Pitt County |
| Enrollment | 26,785 |
| Acceptance rate | 90% |
| Applicants / admitted | 22,289 / 20,073 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $7,361 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $23,638 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 62% |
| Transfer-out rate | 28% |
| Full-time retention rate | 82% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $14,470 |
| Campus setting | City: Small |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 530–610 |
| ACT middle 50% | 20–26 |
| Website | https://www.ecu.edu/ |
| Phone | 2523286131 |
Admissions
About 22,289 students applied and 20,073 were admitted. Of those admitted, 3,941 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $7,361 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $23,638. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $14,470 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $11,128 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $12,290 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $16,785 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $20,979 |
| Over $110,000 | $22,787 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 4,305 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 62% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
East Carolina University is in Greenville, NC, Pitt County. Its coordinates are 35.6072, -77.3683.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at East Carolina University?
About 90% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 22,289 applicants.
How much does East Carolina University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $7,361 for in-state students and $23,638 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend East Carolina University?
About 26,785 students are enrolled.