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East Carolina University
Greenville, NCPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 89% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
East Carolina University is a public institution located in the city setting of Greenville, NC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 19.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 89%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
19.9K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
89% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading540 - 630
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math530 - 610
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite21 - 26
1typical 50% range36
89%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing22% of degrees
Health Sciences16% of degrees
Biological Sciences8% of degrees
Social Sciences7% of degrees
Engineering2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Dentistry.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $187,926
Earnings 5yr: $199,571
Debt: N/A
Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $144,434
Earnings 5yr: $208,132
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $124,244
Earnings 5yr: $130,479
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,911
Earnings 5yr: $111,975
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,891
Earnings 5yr: $124,323
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $104,657
Earnings 5yr: $74,389
Debt: N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,137
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,563
Earnings 5yr: $95,534
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,406
Earnings 5yr: $89,249
Debt: $27,000
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,079
Earnings 5yr: $99,556
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,702
Earnings 5yr: $89,162
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,197
Earnings 5yr: $103,222
Debt: $26,923
Marketing.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $89,219
Earnings 5yr: $88,226
Debt: N/A
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,848
Earnings 5yr: $91,812
Debt: $22,115
Engineering, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,847
Earnings 5yr: $85,744
Debt: $26,978
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,250
Earnings 5yr: $76,422
Debt: $25,264
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,852
Earnings 5yr: $77,547
Debt: $20,625
Medical Illustration and Informatics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,525
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,351
Earnings 5yr: $65,459
Debt: $22,814
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,238
Earnings 5yr: $79,449
Debt: $25,783
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$15,739
In-State Tuition$7,361
Out-of-State Tuition$23,638
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
32%
Pell Grants
39%
Take Loans
63%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$46,420
+19% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$55,146
Completion Signals
63%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
83%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$189/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
43%
Men57%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 43% men and 57% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
26%
Part-Time Share
15%
Avg Family Income
$67,648
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