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  • GREENVILLE, NC
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East Carolina University

#8 in Best Value Colleges in North Carolina
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      B
    2. Value
      B+
    3. Diversity
      A minus
    4. Campus
      B
    5. Athletics
      A minus
    6. Party Scene
      A+
    7. Professors
      B+
    8. Location
      B minus
    9. Dorms
      B minus
    10. Campus Food
      A minus
    11. Student Life
      A
    12. Safety
      C+
    East Carolina is an above-average public university located in Greenville, North Carolina. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 18,886 undergraduate students. The East Carolina acceptance rate is 88%. Popular majors include Nursing, Communications, and Business. Graduating 65% of students, East Carolina alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $34,900.
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    EAST 5TH STREET
    GREENVILLE, NC 27858
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    University of North Carolina System
    About East Carolina...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FBS
    Athletic Conference
    American Athletic Conference
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    ECU Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    88%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    1020-1170
    ACT Range
    19-24
    Application Fee
    $75
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No
    Application Website
    admissions.ecu.edu/apply

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $15,403 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $7,231 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    81%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Nursing
      343 Graduates
    • Communications
      317 Graduates
    • Business
      297 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      273 Graduates
    • Public Health Education
      267 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      221 Graduates
    • Marketing
      221 Graduates
    • Psychology
      219 Graduates
    • Manufacturing Engineering Technician
      209 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      205 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    20
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    20
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      67%
    • On Campus
      4%
    • Online
      29%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    18,886 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    4,170
    Undergrads Over 25
    16%
    Pell Grant
    34%
    Varsity Athletes
    2%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $40,500 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    65%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    94%
    National
    83%
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