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East Carolina University
(ECU)
Part of University of North Carolina System
About
East Carolina University (ECU) is a public research university in Greenville, North Carolina, United States. It is the fourth largest university in North Carolina. It is unique in North Carolina in that it hosts schools of medicine, dentistry, and engineering at the same university.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 901 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 12 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 23,219
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 14.5 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 2%
- Female : Male
- 58 : 42
- Staff
- 5,850
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 76-100 | - | 2024 |
| Dentistry | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Sociology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2020 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
QS
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
US News
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences and Public Health | 709 | 34.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =794 | 34.8 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of East Carolina University?
East Carolina University's performance in the latest university rankings: THE Rank 1001+, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =1,337.
When was East Carolina University founded?
East Carolina University was founded in 1907.
What are the top subjects at East Carolina University?
Top subjects at East Carolina University include: Hospitality & Tourism Management, Dentistry, Nursing, Sociology, Psychology.
Where is East Carolina University located?
East Carolina University is located in Greenville, United States.