East Carolina University

Greenville, NC. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.

Location	Greenville, NC · Small city
Type	Public
Undergraduates	19,896
Acceptance rate	89%
SAT (middle 50%, reported)	1070–1230
ACT (middle 50%)	18–24
Testing policy	Optional
Graduation rate	62%
First-year retention	80%
Student–faculty ratio	18:1
Cost of attendance	$23,867 in-state · $40,144 out-of-state
Application fee	$75

Application deadlines (2026–27)

Regular Decision: Rolling

Most popular majors: Health professions & nursing, Business, Engineering tech, Biology, Education.

East Carolina University campus map

Campus map of East Carolina University in Greenville, NC, showing Minges Colliseum, Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, ECU College Hill District and ECU Athletic District, with nearby restaurants, coffee and shops — Map of East Carolina University and the neighborhood around it: campus buildings, places students go. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

On campus

ECU College Hill District, ECU Athletic District, Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, Minges Colliseum, ECU Main Campus, Johnson Stadium, Joyner Library, Clark-LeClair Stadium, Richard R. and JoAnn M Eakin Student Recreation Center.

Around campus

Places to eat: Arby's, Krispy Kreme, McDonald's, Jimmy John's
Coffee: Starbucks
Nightlife: Club 519, Crush
Shops: Backdoor Skate Shop, Piratewear
Museums and culture: Greenville Museum of Art
Groceries: Pirate's Deli
Parks: Elm Street Park

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