East Carolina University Admission
Acceptance Rate
89.21%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
17.10%
Freshmen Enrollment
4,022
SAT Scores
1,160
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 26,369 students have applied and 23,524 students have allowed to admit to East Carolina University (Acceptance rate: 89.21%). ECU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 17.10 % where 4,022 students have finally enrolled out of 23,524 admitted students.
ECU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of North Carolina Wilmington and North Carolina A & T State University, its acceptance rate is higher (easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 72.55%).
ECU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 16.61%).
How to Apply to East Carolina University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply ECU. ECU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://admissions.ecu.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://admissions.ecu.edu/apply/freshmen/ |
| Financial Aid | https://financialaid.ecu.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://shoppingsheet.com/Shopping/Landing/ecu |
| Veterans Tuition | https://info.ecu.edu/military/ |
| Athletic | https://web3.ncaa.org/aprsearch/public_reports/inst2023/196.pdf?v=1719863272126 |
| Disability Service | https://accessibility.ecu.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at ECU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at East Carolina University is 1,160 and the average ACT score is 24. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of East Carolina University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,139). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| East Carolina University | 1,160 | 24 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,139 | 22 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina | 1,122 | 66 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At East Carolina University, 251 students submitted SAT scores (6% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,160 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 540 | 590 | 630 |
| Mathematics | 530 | 570 | 610 |
| Total | 1,070 | 1,160 | 1,240 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At East Carolina University, 504 students submitted ACT scores (13% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 24 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 21 | 24 | 26 |
| English | 20 | 22 | 26 |
| Mathematics | 18 | 23 | 26 |
ECU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to East Carolina University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
2 items are Considered if submitted - Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |