| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| White | 12,265 |
| Black or African American | 3,009 |
| Hispanic | 1,602 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 749 |
| Unknown | 566 |
| Asian | 484 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 104 |
| International | 82 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 25 |
The majority of ECU undergraduates are White.