
East Carolina University has exhibited a fluctuating acceptance rate trend over recent application years. For the Class of 2028 (application year 2024), the acceptance rate stands at 89.25% with 26,369 applicants and 23,527 accepted. This marks a slight decrease from 90% in 2023 (Class of 2027) with 22,289 applicants and 20,073 accepted, and a more significant decline from 92% in 2022 (Class of 2026) with 21,383 applicants. Notably, acceptance rates have steadily risen from as low as 69% in 2015, indicating an overall trend towards increased selectivity in the admissions process.