East Carolina University
Public university · Greenville, NC · 19,896 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
89%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1070–1240
ACT (middle 50%)
21–26
Average net price
$16,880
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$25,015
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
63%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into East Carolina University?
East Carolina University accepts about 89 of every 100 applicants (89%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1070 and 1240 on the SAT. A score at or above 1240 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1070, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 21–26.
The latest federal data says East Carolina University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on East Carolina University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does East Carolina University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $25,015 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $16,880 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $7,438 for NC residents and $23,715 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$7,438
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$23,715
- Room & board$12,003
- Total cost of attendance$25,015
- Average net price after grants$16,880
Popular majors
Business, Health Professions & Nursing, Engineering Technology, Biology, Social Sciences.
East Carolina University FAQ
- What is East Carolina University's acceptance rate?
- 89% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for East Carolina University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1070–1240. Aim for 1240 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for East Carolina University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 21–26.
- Is East Carolina University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says East Carolina University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on East Carolina University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does East Carolina University cost?
- About $25,015 a year before aid; $16,880 on average after grants.
- What is East Carolina University's FAFSA school code?
- 002923. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so East Carolina University receives your information.
- What is East Carolina University's graduation rate?
- 63% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to East Carolina University
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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