- Acceptance rate: 89% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 540–630 reading and writing, 530–610 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 21–26 composite
- Average net price: $14,470 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what East Carolina University reported: an acceptance rate of 89% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 21–26.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. East Carolina University reviews each application.
East Carolina University GPA requirements
East Carolina University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and East Carolina University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
East Carolina University acceptance rate
East Carolina University admitted 23,524 of 26,369 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 89%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
East Carolina University is a public 4-year university in Greenville, North Carolina, with 21,445 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered East Carolina University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 540 | 590 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 570 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 24 | 26 |
| ACT English | 20 | 22 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 | 26 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1180 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What East Carolina University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
East Carolina University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $14,470 a year at East Carolina University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at East Carolina University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. East Carolina University admitted 89% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at East Carolina University?
A lot: East Carolina University requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and essay or personal statement. It considers test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA does East Carolina University look for?
East Carolina University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What are East Carolina University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of East Carolina University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 540–630 in reading and writing and 530–610 in math; ACT composite 21–26, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What is the acceptance rate at East Carolina University?
East Carolina University's acceptance rate was 89% for fall 2024: it admitted 23,524 of 26,369 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is it easy to get into East Carolina University?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. East Carolina University admitted 89% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does East Carolina University require the SAT or ACT?
Check East Carolina University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. East Carolina University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 6% sent SAT scores and 13% sent ACT scores.
Does East Carolina University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. East Carolina University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at East Carolina University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $14,470 a year at East Carolina University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does it matter at East Carolina University if a parent went there?
No. East Carolina University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check East Carolina University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: East Carolina UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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