ECU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 89.21%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1160. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $7,361
- Out-of-State Tuition: $23,638
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at ECU:
- Total Enrollment: 26,940, including 8,356 online students
- 21,445 Undergraduate, 5,495 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 39.5% men, 60.5% women.
- This is a large institution, providing extensive academic options and vibrant campus life.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 63%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 27%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 83%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 253 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 141 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 86 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Medical School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
ECU Overview
East Carolina University (ECU) is a four-year, public school located in Greenville, NC. East Carolina University was newly classified as an R1 University in 2025 due to its significant growth in research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The ECU's tuition & fees is $7,361 for North Carolina residents and $23,638 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 53% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,033.
The school has a total enrollment of 26,940 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
ECU's acceptance rate is 89.21% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 17.10%. The median SAT score is 1160 and the ACT score is 24.
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.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 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 2025 tuition & fees is $7,658 for in-state students and $20,807 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $7,361 for North Carolina residents and $23,638 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $7,658 for North Carolina residents and $20,807 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,361 | $23,638 |
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| Graduate | $7,658 | $20,807 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,361 | $23,638 |
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| Graduate | $7,658 | $20,807 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
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 |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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