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Founded in 1907, East Carolina University, or ECU, is a public university located in Greenville, North Carolina. It is the largest institution of higher learning in eastern North Carolina and the third largest university in the state. East Carolina comprises three campuses: Main Campus, Health Sciences Campus and West Research Campus. The Princeton Review (2008) has ranked the University as one of the "Best Value Colleges".
ECU offers more than 100 degrees in different areas of study. It is home to many academic divisions, which include:
ECU's sports teams are known as the Pirates.
For more information about ECU, read CityTownInfo's interview with the assistant director of its career services office.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include engineering technician and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Not all applicants to East Carolina University are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 550 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 480 to 570 in 2007.
The most successful professors at East Carolina University are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 25,990 students study at East Carolina University (in 2007).
Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Conference USA athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
East Carolina University
East 5th Street
Greenville, NC 27858-4353
General Phone: (252) 328-6131
http://www.ecu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 915 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, teacher education, music teaching, special ed, instructional media design, health teaching, physical education teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 554 | business management, finance, marketing, accounting and management, accounting, MIS, non-profit management, electronic commerce, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 515 | English, library science, political science, history, economics, sociology, geography, anthropology, ... |
| Engineering Technician | 362 | engineering technician, industrial tech, computer engineering tech, industrial production tech, manufacturing tech, drafting, construction engineering tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 331 | registered nursing, various nursing, nursing science, nurse practitioner |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 298 | health and fitness, vocational counseling, recreational therapy, parks and recreation management, exercise science, dietitian, occupational therapy, athletic trainer |
| Family And Social Work | 286 | social work, family and community services, public administration, child development, food and nutrition |
| Science | 280 | biology, exercise physiology, chemistry, geology, physics, biochemistry, physiology and pathology, physiology, ... |
| Media | 251 | broadcast journalism, communication studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 238 | psychology, physical therapy, substance abuse counseling, school psychology, marriage and family therapy, music therapy, clinical psychology, medical psychology |
| Medical Administration | 157 | public health education, health care administration, occupational health, medical records admin, environmental health |
| Medical Support And Technology | 108 | audiology and speech pathology, physician assistant, clinical lab tech |
| Fine Arts | 94 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 91 | criminal justice and safety |
| Medicine | 83 | medicine, public health, pharmaceutics and drug design |
| Office And Administration | 71 | office data entry |
| Hospitality | 60 | hospitality management |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 43 | drama, dance |
| Music | 37 | music performance, music theory and composition |
| Construction Trades | 34 | apparel and textiles |
| Architecture And Planning | 24 | urban planning |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 20 | computer science, information technology, software engineering |
| Design | 20 | interior design |
| Art Studies | 13 | art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 8 | philosophy |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering, engineering management |
Number of programs and degrees for East Carolina University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,401 | 91 |
| Master's degree | 1,359 | 73 |
| First-professional degree | 60 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 59 | 17 |
| Post-master's certificate | 18 | 6 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 9 |
In 2007, East Carolina University had a total enrollment of 25,990 students (22,048 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 74% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| First Professional | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 83% |
| Virginia | 7% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 59 % |
East Carolina University offers campus housing for 5,345 of its 22,048 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Greenville, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 12,520 | 9,647 | 77% | 3,855 | 40% |
| Men | 4,859 | 3,590 | 74% | 1,483 | 41% |
| Women | 7,661 | 6,057 | 79% | 2,372 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 570 |
| SAT Writing | 440 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 91% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 8% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,368 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,882 |
| Room and board | $ 7,150 |
| Room charge | $ 4,150 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid:
East Carolina University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 292300)
East Carolina University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 449 | 199 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 241 | 194 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 237 | 258 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 11 | $139,445 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 9 | $86,129 | 6 | $100,507 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 6 | $68,268 | 5 | $72,340 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 8 | $61,697 | 9 | $59,542 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 34 | $94,478 | 24 | $78,201 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 136 | $94,719 | 36 | $88,943 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 173 | $75,320 | 102 | $70,110 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 165 | $67,462 | 137 | $63,080 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $60,558 | 4 | $50,740 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 10 | $38,225 | 16 | $37,841 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 102 | $50,857 | 115 | $45,359 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 590 | $72,636 | 410 | $61,024 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Conference USA |
| Basketball | Conference USA |
| Baseball | Conference USA |
| Track | Conference USA |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 198 | 125 | 323 |
| Football | 85 | 0 | 85 |
| Track | 24 | 20 | 44 |
| Baseball | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Basketball | 12 | 14 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 50 | 91 | 141 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Business/Management
Business Administration and Management, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Software Engineering
Information Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education Administration
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Sales & Marketing Oper/Marketing & Distribution Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Technical Teacher Education
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
Engineering/Industrial Management
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Family and Community Services
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Applied Economics
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Public/Applied History and Archival Administration
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Technical and Business Writing
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Environmental Health
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
Medicine (MD)
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
Chemistry, General
Exercise Physiology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Molecular Biology
Physics, General
Physiology, General
Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Health/Medical Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Music Therapy/Therapist
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
School Psychology
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets East Carolina University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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