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$7,361
per year
In-State Tuition
92%
Acceptance Rate
63%
Graduation Rate
83%
Retention Rate
East Carolina University is a public four-year institution in Greenville, NC. Programs offered include Nursing, Business Administration, Psychology, Biology and Criminal Justice.
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34 of 34 CLEP exams accepted
Healthcare & Medicine
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Technology & Computer Science
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Science & Research
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Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A program combining two or more fields into one course of study. NCES CIP 30.0000 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Application Requirements
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In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
ECU awards no automatic merit aid; apply through ECUAWard (most deadlines Jan 15). Top Honors College applicants compete for the Brinkley-Lane Scholars award.
For students entering Fall 2027
Brinkley-Lane Scholars Award
CompetitiveFull cost of attendance for eight continuous semesters (in-state and out-of-state), plus a $5,000 study abroad stipend
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Cumulative 3.5 GPA and good standing in the Honors College and Brinkley-Lane Scholars Program
Apply to ECU by Nov 1, 2026; complete the Honors College and Brinkley-Lane applications by Dec 1, 2026; finalists interview on Selection Sunday
Must first be admitted to the Honors College. Honors eligibility needs ONE of: unweighted GPA 3.7, weighted GPA 4.0, SAT 1330 or ACT 29; tests are not required.
Honors College Scholarship
CompetitiveScholarship equal to in-state tuition for eight continuous semesters (as listed among Honors College benefits)
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Apply to ECU by Nov 1, 2026 to be invited to the Honors College application, due Dec 1, 2026
Each Honors College member receives a scholarship. Admission is competitive and by invitation; eligibility needs ONE of: unweighted GPA 3.7, weighted GPA 4.0, SAT 1330 or ACT 29.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 26, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$10,046
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$55,146
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,750
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Jul 2026
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Greenville, North Carolina
Pitt County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
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