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East Carolina University

Greenville, NC·Public·~89% acceptance

East Carolina University is a public university based in Greenville, NC. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 89% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $15,739 per year. About 62% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $55,146 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$15,739/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $23,867
Aid cuts ~$8,128/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
RD
Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range3.29–3.79
SAT (middle 50%)1070–1240
ACT (middle 50%)21–26
Test policyRequired
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
62%
graduation rate
83%
freshman retention
$46,420
median earnings, 6yr
$55,146
median earnings, 10yr
How East Carolina reads an application

What East Carolina values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)State residency
Important
Class rankTest scoresApplication essaysRecommendations
Also considered
ExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesFirst-generation statusAlumni relation (legacy)Geographic residenceVolunteer workWork experienceDemonstrated interest

From East Carolina’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What East Carolina requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Test scoresWork experience

From federal IPEDS data — what East Carolina requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is East Carolina University's acceptance rate?
East Carolina University admits about 89% of applicants.
How much does East Carolina University cost?
At East Carolina University, the average net price after aid is about $15,739 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $23,867 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for East Carolina University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1070–1240 on the SAT and 21–26 on the ACT.
What are East Carolina University's application deadlines?
East Carolina University's deadline is Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does East Carolina University value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, East Carolina University rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), and State residency as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Class rank, Test scores, Application essays, and Recommendations. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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