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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East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

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Tuition

$7,361

Acceptance

90%

Students

25,314

Type

University

Setting

Urban

Distance from home

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Accepts Common App Transfer friendly International friendly Athletics available

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.

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.

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

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

Academics

Program format

On-CampusOnlineHybrid

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

Admissions

Acceptance rate

90%

SAT range

1050 - 1200

ACT range

20 - 26

Campus & Student Life

Total Enrollment

25,314

Undergrads

19,857

Campus Setting

Urban

City Size

Midsize City

Clubs Count

190

Sports

Available

Transfer friendlyInternational friendly

Safety & Crime Context

Campus Safety

Medium risk

Clery Report Year

2023

On-Campus Incidents

112

Violent Rate / 1,000

1.06

Property Rate / 1,000

2.97

Area Crime

Medium risk

Area Match

Greenville

Violent Rate / 100k

457

Property Rate / 100k

2,731

Campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus SafetyArea: FBI Uniform Crime Report 2023

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About East Carolina University

Built from CampusPin profile data. Always verify final admissions, cost, financial aid, and program details with the institution before applying. See our data methodology and data dictionary.

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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