East Carolina University
- Public
- Research university
East Carolina University: international tuition 24,555 USD per year, one-year total cost 42,850 USD, acceptance rate 89.2%. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 105.
Getting in. The school admits 89.2% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 540–630, Math 530–610, ACT 21–26. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 4+ or Duolingo 105+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 42,850 USD, before any scholarship. There is 1 scholarship, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/4. You apply through online application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 10/10/2026Cost checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at East Carolina University?
International tuition is 24,555 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 42,850 USD.
What English scores does East Carolina University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at East Carolina University?
The acceptance rate is 89.2%.
- Pay in fullYes
- Aid with the offerUnclear
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclear
For Vietnamese students
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- MyLifeFullOfHope2023Campus tour
- East Carolina University2022Official
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Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
ECU university scholarships (via ECUAWard)Intl?Intl eligibility unclearMeritSeparate application requiredSchool page
Deadline: January 15 for most university scholarships (apply to ECU by December 15)
Admission requirements
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
DeadlinesFall 2026
This cycle's dates have passed; the school has not posted next cycle's dates yet.
Credit for exams
ECU awards AP credit from score 3 for listed subjects; the course and credit amount depend on the exam.
Scores that count12345Many IB subjects in the table award credit from 4+, but some subjects or levels require higher scores.
Scores that count1234567IB scores from 4 may be considered for credit by subject and level in ECU’s table.
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AP credit by subject
40 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 13/10/2026How Duckling sources data