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East Carolina University

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University Overview

Founded in 1907, the East Carolina University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Greenville (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), North Carolina. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, East Carolina University (ECU) is a large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. East Carolina University (ECU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 116-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. ECU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Identity

Name:East Carolina University
Acronym:ECU
Founded:1907
Motto:Servire To Serve
Colours:Old gold and royal purple
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University Location

Address:East 5Th Street Greenville 27858-4353 North Carolina United States
Tel:+1 (252) 328 6131
Fax: +1 (252) 328 6160

Study Areas and Degree Levels

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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East Carolina University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

East Carolina University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1927


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • University of North Carolina System (UNC System)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)