East Carolina University Acceptance Rate
East Carolina University has an overall acceptance rate of 43.39% for the application year 2024, with 28,000 applicants and 12,150 acceptances. Historical trends show a slight increase from 42.47% in 2023 and a more substantial rise from 42.69% in 2022. The transfer acceptance rate is notably higher at 86.21%, reflecting a welcoming stance towards transfer students, with an average GPA of 3.33. The waitlist acceptance rate stands at an impressive 90.1%, indicating strong support for wait-listed candidates. SAT scores range from the 25th percentile at 1040 to the 75th percentile at 1200, while ACT scores span from 19 to 24.
Overall Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 28,000
Accepted Applicants: 12,150
Historical Acceptance Rates
East Carolina University reported an overall acceptance rate of 43.39% for the 2024 application year, accepting 12,150 out of 28,000 applicants. This marks a slight increase from the previous year's acceptance rate of 42.47%, when 11,645 out of 27,400 applicants were admitted. Over the past few years, acceptance rates have fluctuated, with rates around 42.69% in 2022 and 43.33% in 2021. Notably, acceptance rates were significantly higher in 2018 and 2019, at 79% and 82.2% respectively, indicating a trend of increased selectivity in more recent application years.
Wait List Acceptance Rate
East Carolina University's wait list acceptance rate has been consistently high, with an impressive 90.1% for the application years 2020 through 2024. In each of these years, 22,289 applicants were offered a spot on the wait list, and 20,073 were accepted. This stability in acceptance rates indicates a reliable process for applicants who find themselves on the wait list, underscoring the university's commitment to accommodating a significant majority of wait-listed candidates.
22289
Offered a Place
20073
Admitted
90.1%
Acceptance Rate
Transfer Acceptance Rate
East Carolina University boasts a strong transfer acceptance rate of 86.21% for the application year 2023, with 2,876 out of 3,336 applicants receiving admission. This rate mirrors the previous year's acceptance stats, indicating a stable trend in transfer admissions over recent years. In 2022, the acceptance rate was also 86.21%, with 2,759 students admitted from 3,200 applicants. Applicants for transfer admissions typically present an average GPA of 3.33, reflecting the caliber of students ECU is welcoming into its programs.
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 3,336
Accepted Applicants: 2,876
Domestic vs International Acceptance Rates
Scores
GPA
3.3
SAT
1040-1200
Math: 510-590
Reading: 520-610
ACT
19-24
Math: 19-24
English: -
Reading: 19-24
Science: -
Acceptances by Race
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| Asian American | 3% |
| White | 55% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 15% |
| Black/African American | 25% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1% |
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