East Carolina University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,452

2023 Average Net Price

$14,470

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

90.1%

22,289 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

26,785

75.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

62.1%

2,675 Graduates

About

East Carolina University is a higher education institution located in Pitt County, NC. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at East Carolina University were Registered Nursing (351 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (311 degrees), and Public Health Education & Promotion (261 degrees).

In 2023, 7,398 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at East Carolina University. 62% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (4,997 degrees), 4.79 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,043 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at East Carolina University is $4,452, which is $−26,551 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at East Carolina University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 6,114 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at East Carolina University is $4,452, which is $26,552 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,470.

In 2023, 56% of undergraduate students attending East Carolina University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,452

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at East Carolina University was $4,452. The cost of tuition at East Carolina University is $−26,552 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of East Carolina University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,470

2023 Value

0.416%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 East Carolina University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,470. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of East Carolina University grew by 0.416%.

This chart compares the average net price of East Carolina University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,816

Room and Board

$1,654

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at East Carolina University was of $10,816 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.5% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,654. The cost of books and supplies increased by 6.99% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at East Carolina University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

56% of undergraduate students at East Carolina University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 11.1% with respect to 2022, when 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at East Carolina University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at East Carolina University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 6114 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

East Carolina University received 22,289 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 4.24% annual growth. Out of those 22,289 applicants, 20,073 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 90.1% acceptance rate.

There were 26,785 students enrolled at East Carolina University in 2023. 9% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

East Carolina University has an overall enrollment yield of 19.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

90.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

20,073

Accepted Out of 22,289

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of East Carolina University was 90.1% (20,073 admissions from 22,289 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 92.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 4.24%, while admissions grew by 1.67%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of East Carolina University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

339

Scores Submitted (2023)

9% of enrolled first-time students at East Carolina University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

East Carolina University had a total enrollment of 26,785 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at East Carolina University is 20,165 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,620. This means that 75.3% of students enrolled at East Carolina University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at East Carolina University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 62.8% White, 16.6% Black or African American, 8.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.73% Two or More Races, 2.78% Asian, 0.508% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0859% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at East Carolina University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.2%), followed by White Male (27.1%) and Black or African American Female (9.11%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (41%), followed by White Male (20.7%) and Black or African American Female (11.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at East Carolina University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 26,785 students. The full-time enrollment at East Carolina University is 20,165 and the part-time enrollment is 6,620. This means that 75.3% of students enrolled at East Carolina University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at East Carolina University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

82%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at East Carolina University was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), East Carolina University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at East Carolina University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
16,811 enrolled students
Black or African American
4,452 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,356 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at East Carolina University is 62.8% White, 16.6% Black or African American, 8.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.73% Two or More Races, 2.78% Asian, 0.508% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0859% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 994 students (3.71%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,776 more women than men received degrees from East Carolina University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at East Carolina University is white (4,997 degrees awarded). There were 4.79 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,043 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at East Carolina University is Registered Nursing (351 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (311 degrees) and Public Health Education & Promotion (261 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at East Carolina University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (57 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (440 degrees), and Human Sciences (133 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Carolina University are Physicians (395,337 people), Other managers (257,852 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (152,362 people), Postsecondary teachers (142,257 people), and Other Physical Scientists (111,861 people).

The most specialized majors at East Carolina University in 2023 are Library Science (57 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (440 degrees), Human Sciences (133 degrees), Communications (274 degrees), and Biology (451 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Carolina University are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at East Carolina University are Library Science (57 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (440 degrees), Human Sciences (133 degrees), Communications (274 degrees), and Biology (451 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Carolina University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (555,169 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (421,775 people), Elementary & secondary schools (279,733 people), Offices of physicians (228,017 people), and Scientific research & development services (197,808 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by East Carolina University.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
351 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
311 degrees awarded
Public Health Education & Promotion
261 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at East Carolina University was Registered Nursing with 351 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at East Carolina University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,811

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

4,587

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 2,811 degrees were awarded to men at East Carolina University, which is 0.613 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (4,587).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at East Carolina University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 312 degrees were awarded to men at East Carolina University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.13 times more than the 275 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 373 degrees were awarded to men at East Carolina University in Registered Nursing, which is 7.94 times more than the 47 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

45%

100% Completion Time

66%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 45% of students graduating from East Carolina University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 66% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (67.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at East Carolina University is Female and White (67.8% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.02% of graduates (54 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
4,997 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,043 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
562 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at East Carolina University is white (4,997 degrees awarded). There were 4.79 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,043 degrees).

2.55% of degree recipients (189 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
3,091 degrees awarded
White Male
1,906 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
696 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at East Carolina University is white female (3,091 degrees awarded). There were 1.62 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,906 degrees).

Operations

East Carolina University has an endowment valued at nearly $280M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 15.6M (5.57%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, East Carolina University had a total salary expenditure of 907M. East Carolina University employs 410 Associate professors, 301 Assistant professors and 281 Professors. Most academics at East Carolina University are Male Associate professor (213), Female Associate professor (197), and Female Assistant professor (189).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at East Carolina University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 604 employees, Service, with 475 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 337 employees.

Endowment

$280M

2023 Endowment

7.9%

growth from 2022

East Carolina University has an endowment valued at about $280M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of East Carolina University grew 7.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $154M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at East Carolina University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$46.1M - Federal
$7.99M - State
$352k - Local

As of 2023, East Carolina University received $46.1M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $7.99M from state grants and contracts, and $352k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$481M

2023 Salaries

5.46%

growth from 2022

In 2023, East Carolina University paid a median of $481M in salaries, which represents 53.1% of their overall expenditure ($907M) and a 5.46% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.65% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.18% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$107M

Instructional Salaries

1,185

Number of Employees

In 2023, East Carolina University paid a total of $107M to 1,185 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

410 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

604 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at East Carolina University were Associate professor with 410 employees, Assistant professor with 301 employees, and Professor with 281 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at East Carolina University were Office and Administrative Support with 604 employees, Service with 475 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 337 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at East Carolina University was Male Associate professor with 213 employees, Female Associate professor with 197 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 189 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at East Carolina University.

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