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Overview of East Carolina University

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Quick Facts

27,783 students

70% admitted

$3,348 tuition/year

  • 21,362 full time
  • 6,421 part time
  • 8,907 men full time
  • 12,455 women full time
  • 15,085 applied
  • 10,489 admitted
  • 4,210 enrolled
  • $15,927 out of state
  • $2,016 fees
  • $8,220 room & board
  • $1,106 books

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At a Glance

Institution Type: Public
Campus Setting: Small city
Highest Degree Offered: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Level of Institution: Four or more years
Calendar: Semester
School Colors: Purple and gold
27,783 Students
Non-Degree Undergrads Graduates
Reviews: In Three Sentences
  • Stephanie from Asheboro, NC
  • 0
  • “east carolina university is a great university with great professors as well. everyone here is committed to receiving and giving the best education possible. everyone here at ecu is more…”

  • Jan-31-2012 » Read More
  • Jasmine from Garner, NC
  • 0
  • “East Carolina is a very great school where they care about their students education and well being. There are unlimited options for education fields . If you ever need help…”

  • Jan-05-2012 » Read More
  • Julia from North Carolina
  • 0
  • “ecu is a great school and all of it's students are full of school spirit. one of my favorite things about the school is the students transit service. also, the…”

  • Feb-06-2012 » Read More
  • Madeline from Richmond, VA
  • 0
  • “East Carolina has a beautiful campus. There is so much to do and plenty of time to do it. The community is extremely close and there is always something fun…”

  • Sep-24-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Am I Enjoying Being Here
  • 5
  • Jennifer from Snow Hill, NC
  • Nov-18-2011 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    I am super excited about attending ECU, the medical field is amazing as well as the DANCE TEAM!!! I plan on trying out! GO PIRATES!!! :D

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  • 5
  • Brittany from Plymouth, NC
  • Nov-15-2011 I am a current student here

    From the first day and the first pirate football game you will bleed purple and gold. Even when I went to Kings Dominion one weekend a group of friends and I heard purple and automatically yelled gold.

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  • 4
  • Taylor from Greenville, NC
  • Aug-23-2011 I am a current student here

    While ECU wasn't my first choice, I am loving it! The campus is awesome, and it's super easy to get connected on campus - if you put a little effort in.

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