East Carolina University Demographics & Diversity Overview

37%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
NaN%
International
33
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

East Carolina University has a diverse student body with 37% 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
62.8%(14,730)
Hispanic
9.2%(2,151)
African American
17.3%(4,062)
Asian
2.5%(596)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(116)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(24)
Two or More Races
3.8%(885)
Unknown
3.7%(876)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color37%
Total Enrollment29,957
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
41.6%(9,816)
Women
58.4%(13,781)

Gender Statistics

Men9,816

33% of total enrollment

Women13,781

46% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

East Carolina University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 60% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 15% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.9%(399)
18-19
33.9%(7,236)
20-21
33.0%(7,034)
22-24
14.8%(3,166)
25+
16.4%(3,493)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
3.0%(166)
22-24
26.8%(1,460)
25+
70.2%(3,830)

Age Diversity Insights

60%

Traditional Age (18-21)

15%

Non-Traditional (25+)

21%

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%(20)

Regional Representation

International20

NaN% of student body

States Represented

33 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

37%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

15%

Non-Traditional Age