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East Carolina UniversityLocal Atmosphere Facts & Statistics

Location
Greenville, NC
Undergrads
18,393
Tuition (in-state)
$15,311 ($5,364)
Admission Difficulty
Average
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Facts & Statistics

Fun Local Trivia
  1. Greenville is often referred to as the Emerald City, which may be appropriate since some people dream of coming here, and depending on what is wished for, sometimes Greenville is a place for wish fulfillment, just like the Emerald City in The Wizard of Oz.
  2. Fountain Boats (world-famous racing boats) and Grady White Boats (widely coveted fishing boats) are manufactured here.
  3. ESPN commentators often refer to Greenville as "Pro Town USA" for BMX bikers. It is home to some of the best BMX riders in the world, and Extreme Park in Jaycee Park is a mecca for aspiring pro bikers and skaters.
  4. Greenville is the "Hammock-Making Capital of the World" because of the Hatteras Hammocks manufacturer and because of the Hammock Company, which has recently opened in Winterville, a town adjacent to Greenville.
  5. George Washington spent the night in Greenville on April 17, 1791, during his Southern tour after becoming president, and several families later claimed he had eaten at their homes.
Notable Natives
  • Josh Harrington - BMX pro rider
  • Dave Mirra - BMX pro rider
  • Ryan Nyquist - BMX pro rider
  • Kristi Overton-Johnson - champion water-skier
  • Billy Taylor - jazz musician
Local Slang
  • Emerald City, G-Ville, G-Vegas: Various nicknames for Greenville
  • Kidney of the South: The Greenville area is often referred to by this name due to the amount of rain we get.
Points of Interest
  • Extreme Park at Jaycee Park
  • Greensprings Park
  • Greenville Museum of Art
  • Greenway
  • Riverpark North
  • Sonic Plaza at Joyner Library
  • Town Common
  • Town Creek Bridge
  • Wright Place
Shopping Centers
  • Colonial Mall
  • La Promenade
  • Lynndale Shops
  • University Commons
Movie Theaters
Carmike 12
1685 E. Firetower Rd.
Greenville
(252) 353-4988
Movie Theaters
Greenville Grande 14
750 SW Greenville Blvd.
Greenville
(252) 215-0195
Major Sports Teams
  • Carolina Hurricanes: hockey
  • Carolina Panthers: football
  • Charlotte Bobcats: basketball
Distances to Nearest Major Cities
  • Outer Banks: NC: 3 hours, 30 minutes
  • Raleigh: NC: 1 hour, 30 minutes

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