East Carolina University

    Greenville, NC · Public · Doctoral / R2 research university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1070–1240
    Median ~1160
    Acceptance rate
    89%
    Enrollment
    19,896
    ACT middle 50%
    21–26

    What the numbers say about ECU

    • The reported middle 50% spans 170 points, from 1070 to 1240. A planning score near or above 1280 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 89% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 63% completion rate and $55,146 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1160 SAT scorePlan for a 1300Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $7,361
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $23,638
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $55,146
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    63%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1070 and 1240. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1280 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1240 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1160 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1070 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to ECU's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    Florida International UniversityMiami, FL1070–126055%
    Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MI1060–127081%
    Ball State UniversityMuncie, IN1080–126086%
    University of Rhode IslandKingston, RI1020–128072%
    Western Carolina UniversityCullowhee, NC1080–127082%
    Nova Southeastern UniversityFort Lauderdale, FL1030–130073%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for ECU?

    East Carolina University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1070–1240, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1280 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is ECU's acceptance rate?

    East Carolina University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 89%.

    How much does it cost to attend ECU?

    In-state tuition is approximately $7,361 and out-of-state is approximately $23,638. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

    Is ECU test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check East Carolina University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: www.ecu.edu

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