Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
26,369 applied, 23,524 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
What does East Carolina University cost?
$16,880 a year in-state
Out of state: about $33,157 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $25,015.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$12,125
$30,000–$48,000
$12,558
$48,000–$75,000
$14,074
$75,000–$110,000
$19,510
over $110,000
$24,257
Sticker, in-state
$25,015
In-state, with aid
$16,880
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $23,715 a year, against $7,438 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $16,277 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
Does East Carolina University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked East Carolina University's fall 2027 rule yet. East Carolina University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
What is East Carolina University's acceptance rate?
89% for fall 2024: 23,524 of 26,369 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for East Carolina University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1070 to 1240 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does East Carolina University cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $14,074 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $25,015.
How much does East Carolina University cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at East Carolina University is $23,715 a year, against $7,438 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $16,880 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $16,277 tuition gap gives about $33,157 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is East Carolina University's graduation rate?
62% of students finish within six years and 43% within four (IPEDS).
