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Acceptance Rate History
East Carolina University
NC · Current rate: 90%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 90.06% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 92.34% | 21,383 | 19,744 |
| 2021 | 93.89% | 21,898 | 20,560 |
| 2020 | 87.92% | 20,313 | 17,859 |
| 2019 | 78.72% | 19,235 | 15,141 |
| 2018 | 82.2% | 17,499 | 14,384 |
| 2017 | 79.02% | 15,860 | 12,533 |
| 2016 | 70.34% | 17,099 | 12,028 |
| 2015 | 69.04% | 16,871 | 11,647 |
| 2014 | 77.28% | 14,223 | 10,992 |
| 2013 | 62.17% | 15,535 | 9,658 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
East Carolina University's acceptance rate has increased from 62.2% in 2013 to 90.1% in 2026. The most notable shift occurred in 2014.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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