About East Carolina University

Founded in 1907, East Carolina University. is a Public college. Located in North Carolina, which is a city setting in North Carolina, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 22,969 full time undergraduate students, and 5,993 full time graduate students.

The East Carolina University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 18:1. There are 1224 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at East Carolina University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate70%
Application Deadline
Application Fee70
SAT Range970-1130
ACT Range20-24

Admissions at ECU are considered Selective, with ,139% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 25 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

82% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 44% were in the top quarter, and 15% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at East Carolina University.

1%
“We”re apathetic”
29%
“We know about current events and vote”
62%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
8%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
1%
“We save it for the classroom”
24%
“Sometimes, but not often”
53%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
22%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
10%
“I only go out in groups”
50%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
40%
“I feel extremely safe”
2%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
8%
“We bought the gear”
90%
“We live for the big game”
5%
“It”s not really our thing”
19%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
61%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
15%
“We”re a very artistic group”
3%
“Haven”t met them”
2%
“Available in class”
63%
“They keep regular office hours”
33%
“They”re always available”
3%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
10%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
82%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
5%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
3%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
11%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
32%
“We only party on weekends”
54%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
10%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
55%
“There might be people who do”
33%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
3%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
1%
“We”re apathetic”
29%
“We know about current events and vote”
62%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
8%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
1%
“We save it for the classroom”
24%
“Sometimes, but not often”
53%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
22%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
10%
“I only go out in groups”
50%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
40%
“I feel extremely safe”
2%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
8%
“We bought the gear”
90%
“We live for the big game”
5%
“It”s not really our thing”
19%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
61%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
15%
“We”re a very artistic group”
3%
“Haven”t met them”
2%
“Available in class”
63%
“They keep regular office hours”
33%
“They”re always available”
3%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
10%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
82%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
5%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
3%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
11%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
32%
“We only party on weekends”
54%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
10%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
55%
“There might be people who do”
33%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
3%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

East Carolina University REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    252 Students rated on-campus housing 3.7 stars. 21 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    156 Students rated off-campus housing 4.1 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    264 Students rated campus food 3.6 stars. 19 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    266 Students rated campus facilities 4.2 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    266 Students rated class size 4 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    264 Students rated school activities 4.3 stars. 53 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    266 Students rated local services 4.1 stars. 44 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    265 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 46 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of East Carolina University?

153 Students rated East Carolina University

Calysta - 10/24/2023

ECU is a fun and engaged school. Any and everything you possibly need is within walking distance and if you do need to go off campus and don't have a car, we have a transit program that will drive you around and wait for you to return from your shopping trips. The food at the dining halls is amazing and the staff is extremely friendly.

Amiyah - 07/31/2023

East Carolina is a very inclusive school that will make you feel at home! There are plenty of opportunities for students to get involved on campus, and the staff is always extremely helpful and friendly! I can definitely say that I have been enjoying my experience at ECU and would love to continue my educational journey with them!

Breyana - 11/08/2021

East Carolina University is a very welcome and comfortable environment with great student life and educational opportunities. It is very diverse and accepting of all people. The student living and extracurricular opportunities are great and there is something for everyone, and if not, you are free to start your own club or program that better fits your personal preference!

Shelby - 08/03/2021

I love ECU! I'm originally from PA and I wanted to go somewhere different for college and I found a home in Greenville. The school is so beautiful and they are improving the facilities every day. Back when we were in person, many students could be found walking around main campus and hanging out all day. It is a very social school and everyone is always so friendly. I'm so glad I chose to go here because I can't imagine myself anywhere else!

East Carolina University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at East Carolina University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for East Carolina University is 70%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    My advice to myself as a high school senior would be to learn good study habits now! I always thought that school was easy and that I could get by with good grades without studying. Now that I am in college, studying is key to earning excellent grades and I wish that I would have had study skills throughout high school to bring with me to college. I am still making good grades in college but am definately working much harder than I did in high school.

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    East Carolina is a friendly, resource-enriched school that wants their students to succeed.

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  4. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The city the school is located in is probably the worst thing about the school ..

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  5. Describe the students at your school.

    Most of my classmates are very out going, friendly and kind. They are willing to help each other.

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  6. What's unique about your campus?

    I like how everyone is so friendly. The biggest thing is that boys and girls are always opening and holding the doors for you. It may just be a southern thing but students here are very respectful. My RA on my floor is so nice and helpful and they have amazing breakfast in the West End Dining Hall, as well as my classes being fun and educational.

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  7. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    A person that is not going to work for what they want, because when you come to college it's a new playing feild there is no time for games, you have to work on keep youself motivated.

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  8. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    What is the most unique quality that ECU has compared to other universities is that one-of-a-kind art projects that are spread across the campus, such as sculptures, the water fountain, and the library's steps that make noise when you walk up them.

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  9. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I had known about how easy it is to get involved in campus organizations. At the begining of fall semester there is "Get A Clue" where all the student organizations come out to the mall (the center of our campus) so that people can sign up and find out how to join.I wish I knew how easy it is to access my professors. All professors hold office hours and not only are they actially there for them but often times you find them there outside of their hours willing to help you with anything

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  10. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Someone who is hard working and takes pride in thier school. ECU Pirates are known for thier school spirit.

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  11. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    At ECU, there is no excuse not to learn. There are so many wonderful courses to take, and qualified professors to chose from. ECU offers many opportunities to be involved.. There are hundreds of clubs to chose from. There are many free events that happen weekly on campus such as movies and concerts.ECU is the least expensive university in NC. With that being said, the quality of education is excellent. Professors are accessible, tutoring is free, the campus is beautiful, financial aid is great, and the opportunities to get involved in any organization are limitless.

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  12. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing about school is the time between ending class and final exams. There is not a big break to allow review of notes for cumulative exams.

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  13. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    It's parties

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  14. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    The biggest stereotype of ECU students is that we are all alcoholic party-goers. This stereotype is largely untrue. In a school as big as ECU, there are bound to be many many students who do fit this mold, but in comparison to other schools we are not that drunk and party-going. Any school you go to will have a party/downtown scene; and while ECU's is large, it is not disproportionately large.

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  15. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    Football

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  16. What are the academics like at your school?

    Every professor I've ever had always made an attempt to remember names in the class. Most students study very often. There are hardly ever any study rooms available in the library. Class participation is very common. Teachers like when you participate. Some even give extra credit for it.

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  17. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    East Carolina University is rank in the national college database of one of the top school in best teaching major. I would like to attend this school because I have study and done alot of research on my major and program of study and i found they have excellent teacher and instructer. I am looking for the best education with a great prencentage rate in those who graduate from ECU.

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  18. Why did you decide to go to this school?

    I decided to attend East Carolina University because the tuition was bearable for my family to pay.

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  19. Tell us about your professors.

    Most of the professors are dedicated and easy to contact and communicate with. They generally are empathetic to student problems and are willing to meet in the middle if you have a problem.

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  20. What is the stereotype of students at your school?

    The common stereotype of the students at my school is that the students party all the time and have unprotected sex. Also that they are involved with illegal activities such as smoking marijuana and drinking underage. East Carolina University has the reputation of being a "party" school and is nicknamed EasyU off of the acronym E.C.U.

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  21. Tell us about the sports scene on campus.

    Sports are a big thing here, even though in my opinion our teams are not extremely good at them, that doesn't stop any pirate fan from cheering. Football is the most exciting season. Tailgating starts hours before the game and the thick smell of barbecue in the air. Fans go as far as dressing up as Captain Jack Sparrow to show their pride. It is a real exciting time of the year and interesting to watch. Only Men's basketball and football get much notice.

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Student Body

Students

57%

female

43%

male

22,969

Total Undergrad Enrollment

5,993

Total Grad Students

16%

Out-Of-State

84%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

399

Student Organizations

24

Fraternities

14

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

20%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
% Black or African-American
16%
% Hispanic/Latino
6%
% White or Caucasian
67%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

75% of students attending East Carolina University receive some sort of financial aid. 32% were awarded federal grants. While 61% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$22,955

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,280

Books and Supplies

$9,241

Room and Board

33,476

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$10,185
$30 - $48K
$11,547
$48 - $75K
$15,470
$75 - $110K
$19,148
$110K & UP
$20,261

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