East Carolina University

Acceptance rate (most recent year)

89.2%

Applicants (fall 2023)

22,289

Admitted (fall 2023)

20,073

Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)

3,941

Yield (admitted who enroll)

20%

Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)

91%

Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)

89%

SAT reading, middle 50%

540–630

SAT math, middle 50%

530–610

ACT composite, middle 50%

21–26

Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT

9% / 18%

High school GPA

required

High school class rank

not considered

High school record (transcript)

required

College-prep program completed

required

Recommendations

not considered

Demonstration of competencies

not considered

SAT/ACT scores

considered

English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)

required

Other test

not considered

Work experience

considered

Personal statement or essay

required

Legacy status

not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Full sticker price (per year)

$23,867

Tuition & fees – in-state

$7,361

Tuition & fees – out-of-state

$23,638

Median debt at graduation

$22,750

Students with federal loans

39%

Graduate within 6 years

63%

Freshmen who return for year 2

83%

Median earnings, 1 year after graduating

$44,602

Median earnings, 10 years after starting

$55,146

Undergraduates

19,896

Graduate students

5,495

Student-to-faculty ratio

17 : 1

Women

57%

Students receiving Pell grants

32%

Full-time faculty

77%

Chancellor

Philip Rogers

Main phone

(252) 328-6131

Address

East 5th Street, Greenville, NC 27858-4353

Also admits on a rolling basis.

Apply with

Common App, CFNC, Own application

Application fee

$75 (waivers available)

SAT/ACT

Optional

Testing: Optional with weighted GPA 2.8+; required below 2.8

Financial aid policies

• Merit scholarships: Not automatic; apply via ECUAward; most awards $500–$5,000
• FAFSA priority deadline March 1