East Carolina University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #693 United States of America #181

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Institution Info

Founded: 1907
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 28,798 students
Faculty: 5 850
Endowment: $259.1M
Website: https://www.ecu.edu/

About

East Carolina University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1907. It is ranked among the top 1,000 universities worldwide. The university has approximately 29K students, an endowment of $259.1M, a member of Global D-Tier (World 501-1000).

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #693 · Ranked	81,11

Research Output via OpenAlex

403

h-index

1,918,076

Citations

39,023

Publications

31,127

i10-index

1,72

Mean Citedness

Tier Memberships

Global D-Tier (World 501-1000)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Carolina University's global ranking?

East Carolina University is ranked #693 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #181 position.

When was East Carolina University founded?

East Carolina University was founded in 1907, making it 119 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend East Carolina University?

East Carolina University has a student body of approximately 28,798 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 4:1.

What is East Carolina University's research output?

East Carolina University has produced 39,023 research publications with 1,918,076 total citations and an h-index of 403, according to OpenAlex data.

What is East Carolina University's endowment?

East Carolina University has an endowment of approximately $259.1M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.