East Carolina University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	5,203
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Acceptance rate	94%
Students retention rate	81%
On-time graduation rate	66%

Located in Greenville, North Carolina, East Carolina University is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 94% indicates that East Carolina University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

East Carolina University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at East Carolina University is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in North Carolina is 15-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

East Carolina University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 81% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 80% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

93.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,297

Cost of attendance at East Carolina University in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$23,574

Cost of attendance at East Carolina University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 63 of freshman students at East Carolina University received on average $7,761 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,761

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,412	35%	$4,957	$6,999,902
Other Federal Grant	1,921	48%	$4,757	$9,138,448
State Grant/Scholarships	1,324	33%	$2,833	$3,750,734
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,789	44%	$3,766	$6,737,267
Total Grant & Scholarships	2,529	63%	$7,761	$19,626,449

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of East Carolina University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of East Carolina University students is 65.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 70.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 59.5%.

65.8%

asian 71.9% 87 students
African American 61.7% 355 students
white 66.7% 2,033 students
unknown 69.2% 45 students
hawaiian 66.7% 2 students
hispanic 63.4% 163 students
International Students 64.7% 11 students
Mixed Race 57.5% 69 students

Sport Conferences

Football American Athletic Conference
Baseball American Athletic Conference
Basketball American Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country American Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

East Carolina University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

East Carolina University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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