East Carolina University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #569 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #203 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #178 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #6 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #98 of 1,302 | For Sports / Exercise science |
| Top50% | For 185 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 90%
- Undergraduates
- 21,328
- Graduates
- 5,457
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- ecu.edu
East Carolina University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
East Carolina University has an acceptance rate of 90% and is among the 38% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 89% | 91% |
| Applicants | 22,289 | 8,273 | 13,914 |
| Admissions | 20,073 | 7,343 | 12,642 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 3,894 | 1,608 | 2,260 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 47 | 14 | 31 |
11,428 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
7,929 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
339 or 9%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1050
or below
75% of them
had 1200
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in East Carolina University are 1050-1200 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
692 or 18%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in East Carolina University are 20-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 16811 (63%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4452 (17%) |
| Hispanic | 2356 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 1000 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 994 (4%) |
| Asian | 744 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 269 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 56 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 23 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $8,836
- Students receiving aid
- 79%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,452 | $4,749 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,452 | $4,749 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $20,729 | $17,898 |
| Fee in-district | $2,909 | $2,909 |
| Fee in-state | $2,909 | $2,909 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,909 | $2,909 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 5,549 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,356 |
| Room charge | $5,800 |
| Meal charge | $4,556 |
East Carolina University majors
East Carolina University has granted 4,829 bachelor's degrees across 80 programs, 1,443 master's across 67 programs, and 323 doctorate degrees across 18 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at East Carolina University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 306 | 276 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 351 | 69 | |
| Psychology, General | 245 | 34 | |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 261 | 9 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 248 | 22 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 235 | 20 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 224 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 182 | 19 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 196 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 161 | 23 | |
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 164 | ||
| Engineering & Engineering-Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 162 | ||
| Social Work | 73 | 67 | |
| Finance, General | 126 | ||
| Accounting | 77 | 46 | |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 121 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 49 | 56 | |
| Computer Science | 74 | 20 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 83 | 6 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 57 | 31 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 86 | ||
| Medicine | 77 | ||
| Engineering, General | 76 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 35 | 40 | |
| Nursing Practice | 74 | ||
| Information Technology | 68 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 64 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 59 | ||
| Library and Information Science | 57 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 46 | 10 | |
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 55 | ||
| Therapeutic Recreation & Recreational Therapy | 54 | ||
| Sports Studies | 52 | ||
| Economics, General | 51 | ||
| Dentistry | 49 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 24 | 21 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 45 | ||
| Family and Community Services | 43 | ||
| Music, General | 23 | 18 | |
| Public Health, General | 36 | 3 | |
| History, General | 36 | 1 | |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 36 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 36 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 34 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 33 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 32 | ||
| Applied & Public Sociology | 31 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 31 | ||
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 30 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 5 | 25 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 30 | ||
| Biochemistry | 29 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 29 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 28 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 28 | ||
| Interior Design | 28 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 28 | ||
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 27 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 20 | 5 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 25 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 25 | ||
| Adult and Continuing Education Administration | 24 | ||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 24 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 24 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 24 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 15 | 8 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 23 | ||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 14 | 7 | 2 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 19 | 1 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 9 | 10 | |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 4 | 14 | |
| Drafting and Design Technology & Technician, General | 17 | ||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 17 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 17 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 12 | 5 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 16 | 1 | |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 17 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 16 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 12 | 4 | |
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 14 | ||
| Dance, General | 14 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 14 | ||
| Geography | 8 | 6 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 13 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 13 | ||
| Physics, General | 4 | 9 | |
| Sociology, General | 8 | 5 | |
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 12 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 12 | ||
| Environmental Health | 7 | 5 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 7 | 3 | |
| Audiology & Audiologist | 10 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 10 | ||
| Data Science, General | 9 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 9 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 9 | ||
| Medical Informatics | 9 | ||
| National Security Policy Studies | 9 | ||
| Child Development | 8 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 7 | 1 | |
| Health & Medical Psychology | 8 | ||
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 7 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, Other | 7 | ||
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology & Technician | 7 | ||
| Philosophy | 7 | ||
| Public Administration | 7 | ||
| Biophysics | 6 | ||
| Maritime Studies | 6 | ||
| Nursing Science | 6 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 5 | ||
| School Psychology | 5 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 4 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Home Economics Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 4 | ||
| Molecular Biology | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 3 | ||
| Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences, Other | 3 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 1 | 2 | |
| Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 1 | ||
| Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology | 1 | ||
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 1 | ||
| Rehabilitation Science | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 4,829 | 1,443 | 323 |
East Carolina University has a graduation rate of 62%, which is among the 35% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 62% | 57% | 66% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
East Carolina University is a world-class research university with 36,296 scientific papers published and 876,185 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Computer Science, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Political Science, Engineering, and Genetics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 425 | 2511 |
| 1993 | 415 | 2910 |
| 1994 | 517 | 3423 |
| 1995 | 521 | 3987 |
| 1996 | 502 | 4426 |
| 1997 | 531 | 5138 |
| 1998 | 563 | 5826 |
| 1999 | 512 | 6427 |
| 2000 | 531 | 7533 |
| 2001 | 571 | 7925 |
| 2002 | 569 | 9061 |
| 2003 | 640 | 10393 |
| 2004 | 661 | 11500 |
| 2005 | 774 | 13070 |
| 2006 | 818 | 14571 |
| 2007 | 897 | 16940 |
| 2008 | 980 | 18887 |
| 2009 | 1036 | 20957 |
| 2010 | 1017 | 23685 |
| 2011 | 1155 | 27288 |
| 2012 | 1222 | 30336 |
| 2013 | 1248 | 33316 |
| 2014 | 1368 | 35729 |
| 2015 | 1357 | 37722 |
| 2016 | 1396 | 39020 |
| 2017 | 1420 | 41041 |
| 2018 | 1610 | 44364 |
| 2019 | 1618 | 49417 |
| 2020 | 1892 | 59445 |
| 2021 | 1613 | 65224 |
| 2022 | 1646 | 65235 |
| 2023 | 1651 | 68174 |
| 2024 | 1473 | 66208 |
East Carolina University alumni
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Sandra Bullock
- Occupations
- television producerfilm directorfilm producerbusinesspersonactor
- Biography
-
Sandra Annette Bullock is an American actress and film producer. The highest-paid actress of 2010 and 2014, Bullock's filmography spans both comedy and drama, and her accolades include an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award. She was named one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world in 2010.
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MrBeast
- Enrolled in East Carolina University
- Studied in 2016
- Occupations
- philanthropistYouTuber
- Biography
-
James Stephen "Jimmy" Donaldson, better known by his online alias MrBeast, is an American YouTuber, media personality, and businessman. He is known for his fast-paced and high-production YouTube videos, where he often hosts elaborate challenges and donates large amounts of money. With over 350 million subscribers, he has the most subscribers on any YouTube channel and is the third-most-followed creator on TikTok, with over 106.9 million followers. He also has over 65.5 million followers on Instagram and over 32 million on X (formerly Twitter).
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Vince McMahon
- Enrolled in East Carolina University
- In 1968 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in marketing
- Occupations
- professional wrestling promotercommentatorprofessional wrestlerentrepreneurring announcer
- Biography
-
Vincent Kennedy McMahon is an American businessman and former professional wrestling promoter. McMahon, along with his later-estranged wife Linda, is a co-founder of the modern WWE, the world's largest professional wrestling promotion. Outside of professional wrestling McMahon has occasionally ventured into promoting other sports; his projects have included the World Bodybuilding Federation and the XFL football league. He is the owner of Alpha Entertainment.
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Linda McMahon
- Occupations
- entrepreneurpoliticianexecutive
- Biography
-
Linda Marie McMahon is an American politician, business executive, and former professional wrestling performer. She was the 25th administrator of the Small Business Administration from 2017 to 2019. McMahon has been nominated to lead the Department of Education under the second Trump administration, with a confirmation hearing scheduled for February 13.
General info
| Alternative names | ECU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1907 |
| Motto | Servire To Serve |
| Colors | old gold, royal purple |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Sessions (May-June;June-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 5,449 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | East 5th Street Greenville, North Carolina, 27858-4353 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 88,000 |
| Phone | 2523286131 |