PublicUrbanEast Carolina University
ECU
Greenville, North Carolina 27858-4353
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — excellent value
East Carolina University is a public institution in Greenville with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1143, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 19.9K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
62% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,146 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,514.
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History & Fun Facts
- •Although its purpose was to train "young white men and women", there were no male graduates until 1932.
- •In 1920, ECTTS became a four–year institution and renamed East Carolina Teachers College; its first bachelor's degrees were awarded the following year in education.
- •A master's degree program was authorized in 1929; the first such degree granted by the college was in 1933.
- •Progress toward full college status was made in 1948 with the designation of the Bachelor of Arts as a liberal arts degree, and the Bachelor of Science as a teaching degree.
- •A change of name to East Carolina College in 1951 reflected this expanded mission.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1143
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
60.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
0.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$17,500
Programs (203)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
82%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
152
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NC state average + city premium