Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Greenville, North Carolina |
| Online | ecu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
East Carolina University (ECU) is located in Greenville, North Carolina, approximately 85 miles east of Raleigh. The 1,600-acre main campus features Georgian-style architecture and consists of three distinct areas: main campus, health sciences campus, and west research campus. Founded in 1907 as a teacher training school, ECU has grown into a comprehensive public research university, with the Brody School of Medicine and College of Nursing serving as flagship programs. The university maintains a moderately selective admission process and is recognized for its programs in business, engineering, education, and allied health professions, while also housing one of the largest fine arts schools in the Southeast. Most first-year students live in one of the university's residence halls, and ECU competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Pirates in the American Athletic Conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
ECU is rated within the lower 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for East Carolina University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#673 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#230 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#19 in Best Colleges in North Carolina
#9 in Best Public Colleges in North Carolina
#40 in Best Value Colleges in North Carolina
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1020/1170 |
| ACT | 19/24 |
| GPA | 3.33 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $75 |
Annual Cost to Attend
North Carolina Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,654 |
| Other Fees | $2,873 |
| Room and Board | $10,816 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,018 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,813 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,654 |
| Other Fees | $2,873 |
| Room and Board | $10,816 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,018 |
| Total One Year Cost | $40,090 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 19% |
| Health Professions | 16% |
| Education | 12% |
| Engineering Technology | 8% |
| Communication | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198464 IPEDS survey data for East Carolina University.
Current students may use the East Carolina University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024