Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$7.4k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$7,361
Out-of-State Tuition
$23,638
Avg On-Campus Living
$11,000
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,034
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$18,361
Net price (after aid)$16,514
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$11,128
$30k – $48k$12,290
$48k – $75k$16,785
$75k – $110k$20,979
$110k+$22,787
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$55,146
Median debt at graduation$22,750
Est. monthly loan payment$241
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.4×Graduates earn about 2.4× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants31%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans40%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
62%
Freshman Retention
82%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Strong post-grad earnings
$55.1k above avg
Strong year-1 retention
82%
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$7.4k
below avg
Out-of-state
$23.6k
below avg
Net price
$16.5k
below avg
Pell
31%
Median debt
$22.8k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$55.1k
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
90%
SAT range
1050 - 1200
ACT range
20 - 26
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Greenville, NC 27858
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
These program and area-of-study listings are being re-verified against federal IPEDS completions data and may be incomplete or inexact for this institution.
Areas of study
EngineeringSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesNatural SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (27)
Engineering
Chemical EngineeringCivil Engineering
Social Sciences
PsychologySociologyEconomicsPolitical Science
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Software EngineeringCybersecurity
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary Education
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About East Carolina University
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- Where is East Carolina University located?
- East Carolina University is located in Greenville, NC, in the United States.
- What type of institution is East Carolina University?
- East Carolina University is a public university based in NC. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at East Carolina University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at East Carolina University is approximately 90%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at East Carolina University?
- East Carolina University's published in-state tuition is approximately $7,361 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend East Carolina University?
- East Carolina University reports total enrollment of approximately 25,314 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about East Carolina University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with East Carolina University.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of East Carolina University are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). East Carolina University, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/east-carolina-university