East Carolina University (ECU) is a four-year, public school located in Greenville, NC. It is classified as Research University with high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R2 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R2 University comparison page.

The ECU's 2024 tuition & fees is $7,361 for North Carolina residents and $23,638 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 63% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,597.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 27,151 and the students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).

ECU's acceptance rate is 90.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 20.00%. The median SAT scores is 1130 and the ACT socre is 23.

ECU ranked 301st in National Universities and 27th in North Carolina Colleges rankings. East Carolina University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of East Carolina University is $7,361 for in-state students and $23,638 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $7,658 for in-state students and $20,807 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $7,397 for North Carolina residents and $23,674 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $7,694 for North Carolina residents and $20,843 for out-of-state students.

In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$7,361$23,638
Graduate$7,658$20,807
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$7,397$23,674
Graduate$7,694$20,843

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.


Admission Key Statistics

Acceptance Rate »90.00% Acceptance Rate / 20.00% Yield
Test Scores »1,130 SAT / 23 ACT
Graduation Rate »65%
Transfer-out Rate24%
Retention Rate80%(full-time), 65% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio5.56% (18 to 1)
Student Population »27,151 (21,688 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$8,597

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

East Carolina University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at ECU
Learning Opportunities
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo

East Carolina University Directory Information

AddressEast 5th Street, Greenville, NC 27858-4353
Phone252-328-6131
WEBSchool's Website
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Veterans TuitionVeterans Benefit Information
AthleticAthletic Team Information
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-year, public
Carnegie CategoryResearch University (high research activity)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree

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