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East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

Academics

  • Graduation Rate
    66%
  • Majors Available
    110
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio
    17:1
  • Retention Rate
    82%

AP Credit Policy

ECU will award credit for listed AP exams earning a score of 3 or higher, with no limit to the amount of credit possible. However, students are still required to meet the following graduation requirements: a minimum of 25 percent of the credit hours required for the degree and at least 50 percent of the total hours required in the major must be completed through enrollment in East Carolina University. Specific exams and score breakdowns are found here: https://admissions.ecu.edu/placement-credit/.

For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.

  • Offers credits

    Yes

  • Offers placement into advanced courses

    Yes

Study Options

Majors and Degrees

The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's, Certificate, Master's, and Doctoral

  • No majors found

Need Help Choosing a Major?

Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.

Special Academics Program

  • Accelerated Study
  • Cooperative Education
  • Cross-Registration
  • Distance Learning
  • Double Major
  • Dual Enrollment of High School Students
  • English as a Second Language
  • Honors Program
  • Independent Study
  • Internships
  • ROTC, Air Force
  • ROTC, Army
  • Student-Designed Major
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certification
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Visiting/Exchange Student Program

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