2025 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$14,762
Net Price
94%
Admitted
20%
Enrolled
66%
Graduation Rate
18/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
East Carolina University
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 28,021. In 2021, there were 459 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #10 in North Carolina and ranks #446 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Postgraduate Certificate, Master, Post Master Certificate, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
459
Total Enrollment
28,021
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Ranking for East Carolina University
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North Carolina Rank
Combining ranking factors for 50 schools that offer psychology degrees in North Carolina, East Carolina University ranks #10.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., East Carolina University ranks #446.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, East Carolina University offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the postgraduate certificate level, the university offers Psychometrics Psychology and Research Psychology. At the master level Clinical Psychology, Counseling and Applied Psychology, General Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, School Psychology and Social Work are offered. At the post master certificate level Counseling and Applied Psychology and School Psychology are offered. At the doctorate level Counseling and Applied Psychology and Medical Psychology are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | PG CERT | MA | PMC | PhD |
| Clinical Psychology | – | – | 2 | – | – |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | – | 5 | 6 | 10 |
| General Psychology | 217 | – | 23 | – | – |
| Marriage and Family Therapy | – | – | 10 | – | – |
| Medical Psychology | – | – | – | – | 10 |
| Mental Health Counseling | – | – | 25 | – | – |
| Psychometrics Psychology | – | 12 | – | – | – |
| Research Psychology | – | 12 | – | – | – |
| School Psychology | – | – | 3 | 6 | – |
| Social Work | 64 | – | 54 | – | – |
| Total Graduates | 281 | 24 | 122 | 12 | 20 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 21,898 students applied to the East Carolina University. The university admitted 94% and 20% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for North Carolina universities is 8,265. On average, all North Carolina institutions admit 68% and 22% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of East Carolina University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 81%. Compared to all North Carolina four or more years colleges, the percentage is 72%.
The overall graduation rate for East Carolina University is 66%, compared to 52% for all North Carolina universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 37%.
Compare ECU to North Carolina Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of East Carolina University to the average of all North Carolina four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
ECU
21,898
Applicants
94%
Percent Admitted
20%
Percent Enrolled
81%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
66%
Graduation Rate
NC Colleges
8,265
Applicants
68%
Percent Admitted
22%
Percent Enrolled
72%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
52%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 1,602 or 79% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 414 or 21% part-time faculty members employed at East Carolina University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 1,328 or 66%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
ECU
18 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
79%
Percent Full-Time
21%
Percent Part-Time
66%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
NC Colleges
13 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
62%
Percent Full-Time
38%
Percent Part-Time
60%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at East Carolina University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $4,452, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,546.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $4,749 and the average cost for graduate fees is $2,845.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend East Carolina University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for East Carolina University | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $10,450 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $3,922 |
| Total Living Expenses | $14,372 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $4,452 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,546 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $20,370 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $4,749 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $2,845 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $7,594 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend East Carolina University is $14,762. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend East Carolina University presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
| Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
| $0 – $30,000 | $11,260 | $11,128 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $13,029 | $12,830 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $16,654 | $16,634 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $20,488 | $20,869 |
| $110,001 and more | $21,665 | $21,878 |
Compare East Carolina University to all North Carolina universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
ECU
$20,370
Cost to Attend
$7,604
Average Financial Aid
80%
Percent Receiving Aid
$14,762
Net Price
NC Colleges
$38,617
Cost to Attend
$18,018
Average Financial Aid
92%
Percent Receiving Aid
$19,190
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 3,224 or 80%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 13,950 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $7,604.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 13,950 | $7,604 |
| Pell Grants | 7,353 | $4,831 |
| Federal Student Loans | 10,226 | $6,344 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the East Carolina University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
ECU
13,950
Grant or Scholarship Aid
44%
Grants or Scholarships
7,353
Number of Pell Grants
23%
Pell Grants
10,226
Federal Student Loans
32%
Federal Student Loans
NC Colleges
3,219
Grant or Scholarship Aid
45%
Grants or Scholarships
1,669
Number of Pell Grants
24%
Pell Grants
2,203
Federal Student Loans
31%
Federal Student Loans
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