East Carolina University
East Carolina University is one of the sixteen public 4-year colleges in North Carolina. The campus is located in an urban area, in Greenville.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 29,131 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 4,362 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 3,620 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 83%). Every year 62% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.East Carolina University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $4,452, and fees were $2,691. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $20,729 and $2,691 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students29,131 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio19:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate83% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 0 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 0 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 | 0 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
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NEWH Nursing Consortium
33 miles away |
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ECPI University - Raleigh
78 miles away |
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North Carolina Central University
89 miles away |
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Southside Virginia Community College - Christanna
90 miles away |
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Fayetteville State University
93 miles away |
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
97 miles away |
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University of North Carolina Wilmington
100 miles away |
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Portsmouth Public Schools
104 miles away |
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Norfolk State University
106 miles away |
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Old Dominion University
106 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1927 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 03/19/1980 - 12/31/2010 |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 09/22/1964 - 12/31/2010 |
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Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses ACME 12/13/1991 - Current |
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Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 06/11/2015 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 06/11/2015 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 06/11/2015 - Current |
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Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels COA 10/12/2002 - Current |
Admission
79%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1030 to 1180 |
| ACT | 20 to 24 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $75 |
| Graduates | $75 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $185/credit | |
| In State Students | $185/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $864/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $296/credit | |
| In State Students | $296/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,118/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $8,325 | $8,325 | $38,880 |
| ADN | 70 | $12,950 | $12,950 | $60,480 |
| BSN | 125 | $23,125 | $23,125 | $108,000 |
| FNP | 50 | $14,800 | $14,800 | $55,900 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 79% of East Carolina University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 34% | $4,403 |
| Other Federal Grant | 2% | $1,339 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 31% | $2,798 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 49% | $3,810 |
| Federal Student Loans | 62% | $5,669 |
| Private Loans | 8% | $13,829 |
$13,327
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$10,779 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$11,786 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$15,642 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$19,364 |
| Over $110,000$20,678 |
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Student Population
23,265
Undergrads
5,866
Graduates
17,161
Women
11,970
Men
78%
Full-time
22%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
67% |
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Black/African American |
16% |
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Hispanic |
6% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
|
Asian |
3% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- North Carolina Masters Nurse Scholars Program, Graduate Program
- North Carolina Nurse Education Scholarship-Loan Program
- Virginia Elizabeth and Alma Vane Taylor Nursing Scholarship
- Ann Mabe Newman and William G. Newman Nursing Scholarship
- Carol Ann Beerstecher Nursing Scholarship
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and North Carolina state board of nursing.
