East Carolina University
PublicGreenville, NC
Located in Greenville, NC, East Carolina University is a public very large school with roughly 19,896 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 89% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer Science (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $98,406/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against East Carolina University's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow East Carolina University weighs your application
From East Carolina University's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what East Carolina University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does East Carolina University look for in applicants?
Per East Carolina University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates recommendations, rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, application essay, state residency as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is East Carolina University's acceptance rate?
East Carolina University in Greenville, NC admits approximately 89% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for East Carolina University?
Admitted students at East Carolina University typically score between 1070–1240 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for East Carolina University?
Admitted students at East Carolina University typically score between 21–26 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does East Carolina University cost?
East Carolina University's total cost of attendance is reported at $23,867 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does East Carolina University require students to live on campus?
No -- East Carolina University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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