East Carolina University

Greenville, NC · Public

Acceptance rate
89%
Average SAT
1,180
ACT midpoint
Enrollment
19,896
In-state tuition
$7,361
Out-of-state tuition
$23,638
Avg net price
$15,739
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1070 and 1240 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

Popular programs at East Carolina University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.374
2Business Administration, Management and Operations.317
3Public Health.285
4Psychology, General.236
5Communication and Media Studies.229
6Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.201
7Marketing.200
8Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.195
9Biology, General.192
10Criminal Justice and Corrections.191
11Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.189
12Finance and Financial Management Services.134
13Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other.123
14Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences.122
15Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.99
16Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.88
17Engineering, General.87
18Fine and Studio Arts.77
19Management Information Systems and Services.75
20Health and Medical Administrative Services.71

Showing top 20 of 60 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at East Carolina University?

East Carolina University has an acceptance rate of 89% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for East Carolina University?

Admitted students at East Carolina University typically score between 1070 and 1240 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does East Carolina University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at East Carolina University is approximately $15,739 per year.

What is the graduation rate at East Carolina University?

4-year graduation rate data for East Carolina University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.