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East Carolina University

ECU

Greenville, North Carolina 27858-4353

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Known for business — excellent value

East Carolina University is a public institution in Greenville with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1143, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 19.9K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

62% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,146 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,514.

Established
1907
Motto
Servire
Mascot
PeeDee the Pirate
Type
Public research university
Conference
NCAA Division FBS as a full–member of the American Athletic Conference (The American)

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90%Acceptance
1143SAT Avg
19,857Students
17:1Student:Faculty
62%Grad Rate
$55,146Earnings 10yr
$16,514Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

East Carolina University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate90.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1143

Reading & Writing
530610
Math
520590

ACT Score Range

Composite
2026

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

90.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1143

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,361
Tuition (out-of-state)$23,638
Room & Board$11,000
Books & Supplies$1,794
Total Cost of Attendance$23,689
Average Net Price$16,514
Median Debt at Graduation$22,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$241

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,128
$30–48K$12,290
$48–75K$16,785
$75–110K$20,979
$110K+$22,787

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,514

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

59.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

152

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (203)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
19,857
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
26%
Pell Grant Recipients
31%

Race & Ethnicity

White 63%
Black 16%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 3%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate62.1%
Freshman Retention81.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,420
8 Years$51,582
10 Years$55,146

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$42,000
Men
$51,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#194
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#70

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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