Skip to main content
Government-Verified Education Data
East Carolina University logo

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$46,420

Acceptance Rate

90%

Graduation Rate

64%

Annual Tuition

$7,361

At a Glance

Total Students

19,857

Retention Rate

82%

Faculty Ratio

17

Financial Aid

40%

Median Debt

$22,750

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

East Carolina University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 90.1% and a student population of 19,857. The university has a retention rate of 81.7% and a graduation rate of 63.6%. The in-state tuition is $7,361, and 40.4% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $44,602, increasing to $46,420 after five years, and $55,146 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $22,750.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$45k

1 YEAR

$46k

5 YEARS

$55k

10 YEARS

Top 46% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, East Carolina University alumni earn a median salary of $44,602. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $46,420. Ten years after graduation, the median salary increases to $55,146. The median debt for graduates is $22,750.

East Carolina University has a student body of 19,857 students. The university has a high acceptance rate of 90.1% and a graduation rate of 63.6%. The retention rate is 81.7%. The in-state tuition is $7,361, and 40.4% of students receive financial aid.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Compare Similar Institutions

CUNY City College

Earnings $46,435
Tuition $7,340
Acceptance 58%
Compare

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Earnings $46,384
Tuition $12,922
Acceptance 97%
Compare

Plymouth State University

Earnings $46,466
Tuition $14,558
Acceptance 91%
Compare

Eastern Washington University

Earnings $46,469
Tuition $8,353
Acceptance 92%
Compare

Campus Location

Greenville, North Carolina

Greenville, NC 27858-4353

East Carolina University is located in Greenville, North Carolina. The campus is in a city setting.

All Colleges in North Carolina ROI Analysis Affordable in North Carolina Browse All Majors

Frequently Asked Questions

East Carolina University has an acceptance rate of 90.1%.