East Carolina University College Portrait

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Students
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Admissions
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College Costs & Financial Aid
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Classes and Campus Life
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Student Experiences
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Majors, Graduation and Next Steps
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Student Success & Progress
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Student Learning Outcomes
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Undergraduate and Graduate Student Total
Total Students	26,947

Undergraduate Student Demographic Breakdown
Gender
Total Undergraduate Students	21,298

Women	12,547	59%
Men	8,751	41%

Race/Ethnicity
American Indian / Alaskan Native	110	1%
Asian	512	2%
African American / Black	3,153	15%
Hispanic	611	3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	20	<1%
White	15,404	72%
Two or More Races	518	2%
International	200	1%
Race/Ethnicity Not Reported	770	4%

Geographic Distribution (Degree-Seeking)
Where do ECU undergraduates call home?

North Carolina	87%
Other US States & Territories	11%
Other Countries	<1%
Residency Unknown	1%

How old are ECU undergraduates?
Average Age	22
Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older	14%

Low Income Students
% of Undergraduate Students Who Are Low Income Students	33%