East Carolina University SAT and ACT scores
Greenville, NC · public college · 21,328 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as East Carolina University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for East Carolina University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to East Carolina University scored 1070 to 1240, with an average of 1180. A score at or above 1160 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for East Carolina University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 21 to 26. A 26 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does East Carolina University require the SAT or ACT?
East Carolina University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does East Carolina University accept the CLT?
East Carolina University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in North Carolina with similar scores
- Salem CollegeSAT 1066–1243
- William Peace UniversitySAT 1080–1225
- Carolinas College of Health SciencesSAT 950–1380
- Catawba CollegeSAT 1030–1300
- Methodist UniversitySAT 1080–1250
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Carroll UniversitySAT 1040–1270
- Marion Military InstituteSAT 1040–1270
- Marywood UniversitySAT 1060–1250
- Nebraska Wesleyan UniversitySAT 1020–1290
- Oklahoma Baptist UniversitySAT 1070–1240
- Oklahoma City UniversitySAT 1050–1260
More about East Carolina University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: East Carolina University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026