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East Carolina University
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Information Summary
Ranks 467th overall and 11th in North Carolina
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
84.1 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$15,418 |
| Admission
Success rate |
77% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
22 / 1120 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
18 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
79% / 68% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
24,351 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Greenville, NC 27858-4353
| Surrounding community | Small city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 45,015 (39,992 urban / 5,023 rural) |
| Households | 18,296 (2.25 people per house) |
| Median Household Income | $35,227 |
| Families | 9,311 (2.9 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 6,625 |
| Pop. — Asian | 979 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 42 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 225 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 37,109 |
| Pop. — Other | 597 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Doctoral/Research Universities
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, high graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Doctoral, professional dominant |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Campus Crime Statistics
Ranks 198th overall and 5th in North Carolina on StateUniversity.com‘s Safe School Index
| Incidents | per 1000 Students | |
|---|---|---|
| Aggravated assault | 5 | 0.19 |
| Forcible rape | 1 | 0.04 |
| Murder & Non-Negligent Manslaughter | N/A | N/A |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.04 |
| Violent crime | 7 | 0.27 |
| Arson | N/A | N/A |
| Burglary | 17 | 0.65 |
| Larceny-theft | 247 | 9.50 |
| Vehicle theft | 2 | 0.08 |
| Property crime | 266 | 10.23 |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending East Carolina University?
Ranks 1096th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $2,431 | $2,431 | $12,945 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $1,937 | $1,937 | $1,937 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $101 | $101 | $539 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $2,912 | $2,912 | $13,228 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $1,937 | $1,937 | $1,937 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $162 | $162 | $735 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $15,418 | $15,418 | $25,932 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $15,418 | $15,418 | $25,932 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $8,268 | $8,268 | $18,782 |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Degree — Tuition | $7,130 | $32,239 |
| Medical Degree — Required Fees | $1,936 | $1,936 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $3,687 |
$3,687 |
$14,126 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $800 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $6,540 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,399 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $6,540 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,399 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,399 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $60 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $60 |
| First Professional Application Fee | $60 |
| Applicants | 12,520 (4,859 male / 7,661 female) |
| Admitted | 9,647 (3,590 male / 6,057 female) |
| Admission rate | 77% |
| First-time Enrollment | 3,855 (1,483 male / 2,372 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 3,792 (1,459 male / 2,333 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 63 (24 male / 39 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 24,351 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does East Carolina University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does East Carolina University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Conference USA |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Conference USA |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Conference USA |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Conference USA |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 1101st for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 8% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 16 / 22 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 17 / 24 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 18 / 22 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 812th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 91% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 450 / 550 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 480 / 570 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 930 / 1120 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 5,345 |
| Meals per Week | 19 |
| Room Fee | $4,150 |
| Board Fee | $3,000 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
East Carolina University Ranks 2151st for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,242 | 777 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,555 | 981 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,169 | 136 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,488 | 1,790 | |
| Any financial aid type | 2,246 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at East Carolina University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 92 | 94 | 186 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 1,181 | 2,580 | 3,761 |
Hispanic | 178 | 241 | 419 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 241 | 296 | 537 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 68 | 121 | 189 |
White Non-Hispanic | 7,253 | 11,381 | 18,634 |
Race Unknown | 267 | 358 | 625 |
| Total | 9,280 | 15,071 | 24,351 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at East Carolina University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 7 | 5 | 12 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 132 | 250 | 382 |
Hispanic | 24 | 30 | 54 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 36 | 29 | 65 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 9 | 19 | 28 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1,043 | 1,490 | 2,533 |
Race Unknown | 17 | 14 | 31 |
| Total | 1,268 | 1,837 | 3,105 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at East Carolina University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 270 | 279 | |
| 23 | 227 | 250 | |
| 140 | 85 | 225 | |
| 152 | 6 | 158 | |
| 82 | 73 | 155 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
East Carolina University Ranks 765th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $64,644 ($69,105 male / $57,974 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 1,033 (619 male / 414 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 165 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 6 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $16,539,232 |
East Carolina University Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
The Alma Mater at East Carolina University first appeared in the 1940-41 East Carolina Teachers College (ECTC)Student Handbook. Academics: Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Education, College of Fine Arts and Communication, The College of Health and Human Performance, The College of Human Ecology, College of Technology and Computer Science, School of Allied Health Sciences, School of Nursing, Brody School of Medicine, Dental School, Virtural Reality and Education Laboratory Student Life: Residence Halls, Transit, Pirates, Greek Life, The East Carolinian, Student Pirate Club, Alma Mater, E.C.
East Carolina University Academics
East Carolina University is unique in its study options. For example, the university has a Accelerated Program, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, ROTC, Air Force, ROTC, Army, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification, Visiting/Exchange Student Program and Washington Semester. Additionally, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at East Carolina University.
- Mathematics:
- Mathematics – General
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Accounting/Business Management, Business Administration/Management, Finance/Banking, Hotel/Motel Management, Information Processing/Data Entry, Management Information Systems, Marketing Management
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, Clinical Laboratory Science, Clinical Nutrition, Environmental Health, Health Services – General, Marriage/Family Therapy, Medical Dietetics, Medical Records Administration, Music Therapy, Nursing (RN), Public Health Education, Recreational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology, Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
- Computer Science:
- Computer Science, Information Technology
- English Language and Literature:
- English Language & Literature – General
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Acting, Art – General, Art History/Criticism/Conservation, Ceramics, Dance, Directing/Theatrical Production, Drama/Theater Arts, Drawing, Fiber/Textile/Weaving Arts, Film Production/Cinematography, Fine/Studio Arts, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interior Design, Jazz Studies, Metal/Jewelry Arts, Music – General, Music – General Performance, Music – Piano/Organ, Music – Voice/Opera, Music Theory/Composition, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Stringed Instruments
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biochemistry, Biology
- Foreign Language and Literature:
- French, German, Spanish
- Social Sciences:
- Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science/Government, Sociology
- Philosphy and Religion:
- Philosophy
- Popular majors:
- eighteen percent business per marketing, fifteen percent health professions, twelve percent education, eight percent communication technologies, seven percent social sciences, six percent biology, five percent family and consumer sciences, five percent visual and performing arts
- Communications & Journalism:
- Broadcast Journalism, Communications/Rhetoric
- Public Administration and Service:
- Social Work
- Security and Protective Services:
- Criminal Justice Studies
- Education:
- Art Teacher Education, Business Teacher Education, Drama/Dance Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Education of Emotionally Handicapped, Education of Learning Disabled, Education of Mentally Handicapped, Elementary Education, English Teacher Education, Family/Consumer Sciences – Education, French Teacher Education, German Teacher Education, Health Teacher Education, Junior High Education, Mathematics Education, Music Teacher Education, Physical Education, Sales/Marketing Education, Science Teacher Education, Social Studies Teacher Education, Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
- Exercise Sciences, Parks/Leisure Facilities Management, Sport/Fitness Administration
- History:
- History – General, Public History/Archives
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
- Physical Sciences:
- Chemistry, Geology, Physics
Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 15th of April. Further, for international students, the application fee is 50.
East Carolina University Admissions
This school requires an application fee consisting of fifty dollars regular application fee, fifty dollars out-of-state application fee, fifty dollars online application fee and point zero . Transfer student are not ignored. For example, there were two thousand, six hundred and thirty-six total number of transfer students who applied and two thousand, two hundred and thirty-nine total number of transfer students who were admitted. Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 74% and Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 76%. Remember that this can change at any time.
Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 15th of April. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of April and The regular application is due the 15th of March. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 15th of April. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year.
East Carolina University Financial Aid
If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Art, Athletics, Minority Status, ROTC and Alumni Affiliation. Financial aid forms are FAFSA. In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Art, Athletics, Minority Status, ROTC and Alumni Affiliation. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid distribution is at thirty-six percent scholarships per grants and sixty-four percent loans per jobs.
East Carolina University Students
East Carolina University offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral and First Professional degrees. Additionally, it is part of an Urban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus. Moreover, the student body consists of eighty-four percent in-state students, sixteen percent out-of-state students, two percent part-time students, sixty-one percent women, thirty-nine percent men, one percent american indian per alaskan native, two percent asian per pacific islander, fourteen percent black per non-hispanic, two percent hispanic, seventy-eight percent white per non-hispanic, less than one percent non-resident alien, three percent race per ethnicity unreported, fourteen percent in top 10th of graduating class, forty-two percent in top quarter of graduating class, seventy-nine percent in top half of graduating class, eleven percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, fifteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, twenty-two percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, twenty-five percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, twenty-five percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99 and two percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49. The school’s size is approximately seventeen thousand, five hundred and ninety-three degree-seeking undergrads, three thousand, two hundred and seventy-three first-time degree-seeking freshmen and five thousand, one hundred and fifty graduate enrollment. The university is a Public, University, Four-year, Coed, where 74 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member.
This school features the Urban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus. Assuredly, the school is located 80 miles from Raleigh.Students should note the housing policies: First-Year Students Guaranteed On-Campus Housing, eighty-four percent of first-year students live in college housing, twenty-seven percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Coed Housing, Men’s Housing, Women’s Housing, Fraternity/Sorority Housing, Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free), one-MAY deadline for housing deposit, two hundred dollars amount of housing deposit, point zero , and First-time first-year students allowed to have car. Moreover, the university has many unique facilites such as 2 accelerators, climbing wall, ropes course, global classroom, field station, art galleries.
East Carolina University Athletics
The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Club and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
- Men’s NCAA Division IA, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Football
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club, Women’s Club, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Golf
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Club, Women’s Club and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
- Women’s NCAA Division I, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Women’s Club and Women’s Scholarship Softball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Track_and_field
- Men’s NCAA Division I and Women’s NCAA Division I Track_indoor
- Men’s NCAA Division I and Women’s NCAA Division I Track_outdoor
- Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club, Women’s Club, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball













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