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East Carolina University
East Carolina University admits nearly everyone — 89.2% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether East Carolina University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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East Carolina University sits in Greenville proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Science, where graduates median $98,406 four years out. Faculty pay averages $115,140 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 19,896 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 82.7% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1050 and 1200 — below the NC middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on East Carolina University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1050–1200 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, East Carolina University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 530 | 570 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 560 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 | 26 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, East Carolina University received 22,289 applications and admitted 20,073 (90.1%), with 3,941 enrolling.
How East Carolina University compares
| East Carolina University | North Carolina median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 89.2% | 75.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $7,361 | $19,500 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $55,146 | $45,873 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median East Carolina University student earns $55,146 — 20% above the North Carolina median of $45,873 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, East Carolina University prices by residency: $7,361 in-state versus $23,638 out-of-state — a $16,277 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
19,896 undergraduates make East Carolina University a large campus: broad course catalogs and big intro lectures come as a package.
62.6% graduate within six years. Roughly 37% don't — ask a East Carolina University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at East Carolina University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | $98,406 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $90,197 |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | $87,848 |
| Engineering, General | $84,847 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,250 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $81,852 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $79,351 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $79,238 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $78,324 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | $74,557 |
| Marketing | $73,626 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | $73,162 |
| Chemistry | $71,445 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $68,338 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $67,732 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $64,723 |
| Economics | $64,597 |
| Biology, General | $64,205 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $61,791 |
| Political Science and Government | $60,419 |
| Public Health | $59,566 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $59,432 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $58,246 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $57,255 |
| Apparel and Textiles | $56,134 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $55,541 |
| Social Work | $54,666 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $52,463 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $50,722 |
| Psychology, General | $50,270 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $49,981 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $49,247 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $49,029 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,703 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $48,410 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,970 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $47,336 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $47,321 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $46,941 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $45,817 |
| Sociology | $44,918 |
| History | $44,113 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $43,647 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $43,585 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $43,012 |
| Dance | $42,785 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $41,394 |
| Anthropology | $40,927 |
| Music | $39,029 |
Median earnings for these 49 East Carolina University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $55,146 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 19 additional East Carolina University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for East Carolina University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1050–1200 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 89.2% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is East Carolina University's acceptance rate?
90.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 20,073 admitted from 22,289 applicants.
How much does East Carolina University cost?
In-state tuition is $7,361; out-of-state students pay $23,638. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do East Carolina University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $55,146 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in North Carolina
- Campbell University — 87.2% admitted
- Barton College — 94.2% admitted
- Appalachian State University — 90.1% admitted
- University of North Carolina Asheville — 91.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.