East Carolina University Demographics & Diversity Overview

36%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
NaN%
International
29
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

East Carolina University has a diverse student body with 36% students of color and NaN% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
63.4%(13,666)
Hispanic
9.1%(1,965)
African American
16.8%(3,627)
Asian
2.5%(545)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(104)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(22)
Two or More Races
3.7%(797)
Unknown
3.8%(828)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color36%
Total Enrollment27,151
International StudentsNaN%

Cultural Engagement

East Carolina University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

East Carolina University has a gender distribution of 58% female students and 42% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
41.7%(9,038)
Women
58.3%(12,650)

Gender Statistics

Men9,038

33% of total enrollment

Women12,650

47% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

East Carolina University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 68% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 16% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.0%(426)
18-19
33.9%(7,344)
20-21
34.0%(7,364)
22-24
14.7%(3,179)
25+
15.6%(3,375)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(2)
20-21
2.6%(142)
22-24
26.7%(1,459)
25+
70.7%(3,860)

Age Diversity Insights

68%

Traditional Age (18-21)

16%

Non-Traditional (25+)

20%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

East Carolina University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with NaN% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes NaN% in-state residents, NaN% out-of-state students, and NaN% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

International
100.0%(16)

Regional Representation

International16

NaN% of student body

States Represented

29 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

36%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

16%

Non-Traditional Age