School Information

68.0
Total Cost $16,502
Total Enrollment 27,654
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 18 : 1

East Carolina University

http://www.ecu.edu
East 5th Street, Greenville, North Carolina 27858-4353
(252) 328-6131

To serve as a national model for public service and regional transformation by: Preparing our students to compete and succeed in the global economy and multicultural society, Distinguishing ourselves by the ability to train and prepare leaders, Creating a strong, sustainable future for eastern North Carolina through education, research, innovation, investment, and outreach, Saving lives, curing diseases, and positively transforming health and health care, and Providing cultural enrichment and powerful inspiration as we work to sustain and improve quality of life.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At East Carolina University, 62.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 40.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $6,484), and 46% receive loans ($6,150 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,800. Off campus it is around $7,197.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending East Carolina University is $7,646 per year.

Yearly Tuition
East Carolina University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $4,477
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $15,311
Tuition Graduate in State $2,995
Tuition Graduate Out of State $13,311
Living Costs
East Carolina University Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $16,502
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $27,336
Total Expense In State Off Campus $15,899
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $8,702
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $26,733
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $19,536
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 14,459 people applied to East Carolina University. Of the applicants, 74.0% were admitted (72.0% male & 75.0% female ) and 42.0% accepted (44.0% male and 41.0% female)

Of the 21,458 undergraduate students at East Carolina University, 14.0% are part-time. A majority (82.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 59.0% of the 6,196 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     81.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     79.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     63.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     26.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     54.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     57.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 252.328.6131
Admissions Office Email admis@ecu.edu
Admissions Office Address East Fifth Street, Greenville, NC 27858-4353 USA
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/admissions/transfer.cfm
Admissions Website http://www.ecu.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.cfnc.org/
Application Fee $60

In order to be accepted to East Carolina University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
East Carolina University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 540
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 570
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 440
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 530
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 23
ACT English (25th Percentile) 18
ACT English (75th Percentile) 22
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 24
 
East Carolina University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Architecture and related services 14
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning 14
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 0 7
African-American/Black Studies 0
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other 7
Women's Studies 0
Biological and biomedical sciences 184 17 15
Biochemistry 11 0
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 4
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 121 14
Biophysics 4
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology 2
Exercise Physiology 52
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology 2
Molecular Biology 3
Pharmacology and Toxicology 0
Physiology, General 1
Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences, Other 2
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 6 594 187
Accounting 14 37
Accounting and Business/Management 56
Business Administration and Management, General 158 150
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry 49
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce 0
Finance, General 110
Hospitality Administration/Management, General 2 73
International Business/Trade/Commerce 1
Management Information Systems, General 3 18
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 116
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 0
Communication, journalism, and related programs 257 7
Broadcast Journalism 222
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 35 7
Computer and information sciences and support services 55 5
Computer Science 29 5
Information Technology 26
Education 18 503 489 8
Adult and Continuing Education Administration 13
Art Teacher Education 12 13
Business Teacher Education 4
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 1 31
Drama and Dance Teacher Education 16
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities 18
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation 6
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 9 85 8
Educational/Instructional Media Design 8 74
Elementary Education and Teaching 269 36
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 8 10
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 5
French Language Teacher Education 0
German Language Teacher Education 1
Health Teacher Education 10 24
History Teacher Education 2
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 26 12
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 20 1
Mathematics Teacher Education 11 18
Music Teacher Education 0 9 8
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 37 3
Reading Teacher Education 41
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 13 7
Social Studies Teacher Education 23
Spanish Language Teacher Education 9
Special Education and Teaching, General 21
Special Education and Teaching, Other 9
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other 67
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other 11
Technical Teacher Education 9
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 0 0
Engineering 19 0
Computer Software Engineering 0
Engineering, General 19
Engineering technologies/technicians 0 281 52
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 0
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 3
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 28
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 135
Engineering/Industrial Management 0
Industrial Technology/Technician 118 49
Manufacturing Technology/Technician 0
English language and literature/letters 62 37 0
English Language and Literature, General 62 37
Technical and Business Writing 0
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 195 23
Apparel and Textiles, General 40
Child Development 24
Family and Community Services 131 16
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 7
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 0 8
French Language and Literature 6
German Language and Literature 2
Spanish Language and Literature 0 0
Health professions and related clinical sciences 1 604 343 105
Athletic Training/Trainer 11 1
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences 0
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 25 41 4
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 4
Dentistry (DDS, DMD) 0
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) 23
Environmental Health 10 6
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner 1
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 18
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 66
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 12 1
Medicine (MD) 65
Music Therapy/Therapist 1 0
Nursing Science (MS, PhD) 1
Nursing, Other 111
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 276
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene 9
Occupational Therapy/Therapist 20
Physical Therapy/Therapist 33
Physician Assistant 30
Public Health Education and Promotion 69 15
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH) 32
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 31
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy 67 2
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor 34 33 1
History 50 5
History, General 47 5
Public/Applied History and Archival Administration 3
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 18
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 18
Library science 103
Library Science/Librarianship 103
Mathematics and statistics 8 8
Mathematics, General 8 8
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 3 7
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 3 7
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 126 29
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 85
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 24
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 41 5
Philosophy and religious studies 7
Philosophy 7
Physical sciences 48 19
Chemistry, General 36 7
Geology/Earth Science, General 8 5
Physics, General 4 7
Psychology 6 118 29 0
Clinical Psychology 6
Health/Medical Psychology 0
Psychology, General 118 23
School Psychology 6 0
Public administration and social service professions 48 90
Public Administration 13
Social Work 48 77
Security and protective services 101 12
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 101 12
Social sciences 172 30
Anthropology 17 5
Applied Economics 13
Economics, General 74
Geography 7 8
Political Science and Government, General 60
Sociology 14 4
Visual and performing arts 134 26
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 1
Art/Art Studies, General 1
Dance, General 10
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 33
Fine/Studio Arts, General 64 11
Interior Design 14
Music Performance, General 10 15
Music Theory and Composition 1 0
 
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