East Carolina University (ECU)
East Carolina University can be found in Greenville, NC, a public college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. East Carolina University has around 29,000 students enrolled per year.
The majority of students accepted into East Carolina University had an SAT score within the range of 1430 - 1660, or got accepted with an ACT composite score in the range of 21 - 24. Based on sampled GPA data collected and applied, it is estimated that the East Carolina University (ECU) average GPA range for accepted students is around 3.13 - 3.33. 62% of all students that apply are admitted to ECU, from which 42 percent choose to attend. Using acceptance rate data from previous years, we can project that the East Carolina University (ECU) acceptance rate in 2015 is going to be around 64%. You can get more information from the admissions office website at ecu.edu.
Overall East Carolina University (ECU) Acceptance Rate - Fall 2012
The overall acceptance rate for East Carolina University was reported as 62.2% in Fall 2012 with over 15,500 college applications submitted to ECU. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.
Accepted Applicants Profile
- ECU SAT Scores: 1430 - 1660
- ECU ACT Scores: 21 - 24
- ECU Average GPA: 3.13 - 3.33
How Hard Is It to Get into East Carolina University?
Applicant Selectivity: Medium
When determining how difficult it is for students to get into East Carolina University, ACT/SAT test scores and high school average GPA ranges of accepted students of previous years can help estimate the selectivity of a school.
Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2021 Projection
The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2021-2022 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for East Carolina University has been getting lower when compared to averages from previous years.
Acceptance Rate By Year
- 2008-2009: 73.9%
- 2009-2010: 67.0%
- 2010-2011: 69.5%
- 2011-2012: 60.7%
- 2012-2013: 62.2%
- Projected ECU Acceptance Rate 2021-2022: 64.4%
How Does East Carolina University (ECU) Compare?
The acceptance rate for ECU is twelve percent higher than the national average of all colleges which is around 55.5%.
Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates
| School | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | 50.0% |
| Duke University | 13.4% |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 27.6% |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | 54.2% |
| Old Dominion University | 76.8% |
Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details
General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions
- High School GPA Scores are Required
- School Records are Required
- Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
- TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Required
Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2012)
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 15,535 | 39.2% | 60.8% |
| Admitted | 9,658 | 39.2% | 60.8% |
| Enrolled | 4,015 | 39.4% | 60.6% |
Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to East Carolina University (ECU) (Fall 2012)
| SAT® Section | Score Range |
|---|---|
| Critical Reading | 480 - 550 |
| Math | 500 - 570 |
| Writing | 450 - 540 |
| Total Score | 1430 - 1660 |
| ACT® | Score Range |
|---|---|
| English | 20 - 24 |
| Math | 20 - 25 |
| Composite Score | 21 - 24 |
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