Elizabeth City State University

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About Elizabeth City State University

School Type:

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Elizabeth City State University is a small public university located on a rural campus in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,956, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 77%. The university offers 27 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 40%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $1,000, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $5,000.

Elizabeth City, NC

$1,000

Avg in-state
tuition

$5,000

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tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

77%

Acceptance Rate Insight

77% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

73%

Retention Rate Insight

73% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

40%

Graduation Rate Insight

40% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankRecommended

Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile15-19

SAT 25th-75th Percentile860-1070

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

3k

Students enrolled

67%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

White

18%

Unknown

4%

Black

67%

Hispanic

5%

Two or more races

5%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

0%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

67% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

67%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

5

Total Online Enrollment

1366

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

84% On-campus

16% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold15% online

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold25% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1200
On-campus room and board$17758
On-campus other expenses$2600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81342$81342
Off-campus without family$60984$60984
Off-campus with family$60984$60984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

78%

State Grant Aid

63%

Institution Grant Aid

68%

Pell Grant

67%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,920
State Grant Aid$3,013
Institution Grant Aid$3,362
Pell Grant Aid$5,334

Financial Outlook

$21k

Average student debtafter graduation

$25k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

9.5%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Bowling
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

#ProgramsBAMADoc
1BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
2BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
3COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
4COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
5EDUCATION.
6ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
7ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
8ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
9HISTORY
10HISTORY.
11HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
12MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
13MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
14PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
15PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY.
16PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
17PSYCHOLOGY.
18PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
19SECURITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
20SOCIAL SCIENCES.
21TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING.
22VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.