Overview
Founded in 1966, ECPI University is a for-profit university with 16 locations in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and Texas. ECPI is home to six colleges conferring bachelor’s degrees in 32 academic majors. All students enroll in two classes at a time over five week term periods and bachelor’s degrees can be completed in as little as 2.5 years. For a hands-on learning experience, ECPI hosts a number of simulations and virtualizations.
Acceptance Rate:
83%
Average Net Price:
$20,489
Campus Setting:
Major city
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $18,484 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $18,484 |
Additional Costs
| Books and Supplies | $900 |
Financial Aid: visit page
Aid & Grants
0
100
60%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
52%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,001
52%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,607
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,811
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
1%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4910
79%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,607
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$40,098,208
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$13,235,288
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
71%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$11,880
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,228
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$191
Students receiving federal loans
71%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$11,094
Average Other Loans Per Year
$12,613
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- For Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
4969
Students Applied
1742
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$45
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
Admissions Resources
Admissions: visit page
Admissions Telephone: 757-490-9090
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
11,740
Total Number of Undergrads
11,399
0
100
37%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
39%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
30
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
53
Countries Represented
3
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
48%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$39,300
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,228
Loan Default Rate
8%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$191
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are Sayingbecause it is a speciality school you will learn alot and you can get your associate fast
Steven R. Fordyce from Chesapeake, VA
yes, my ambition is to learn an become a better person in future where by helping other people is my interest.
Joab from Kenya
i really like the fast pace courses. i don't have time to get bored with a particular subject before its time for a new term.
Nathan from Virginia Beach, VA
ecpi university is an excellent school for the full-time professional. their fast paced courses are well designed and informative.
ecpi has excellent staff and study programs put in place to help you succeed.
ecpi has excellent staff and study programs put in place to help you succeed.
Melissa from Chesapeake, VA
When I was in my interview with the admissions administrator, they all were so welcoming! I never had anywhere else be that welcoming.
Jonathan from Glen Allen, VA
I just transferred to the college, so far they seem to be organized.
Deborah from Centreville, VA
I would rate this university one of the best technical school. As a student, I have learn many valuable teachings in the short time that I have been at ECPI. I would recommend any other to attend.
Shanise from Goochland, VA
i have heard good reviews from past students, who had attended ecpi. an administrator from ecpi gave me a tour of the university and told me good things of the program have enrolled in. i am looking forward in graduating on 5/2013 as a certified medical assistant.
Jaritza from Kernersville, NC
ECPI University gives the opportunity of being yourself while learning in an amazing environment. The professors there have inspired me and shown me that I can achieve more than I had ever expected. I give this school six out of five stars and recommend it to everyone.
Ashley from Chesterfield, VA
ECPI offers many graduate programs; Business Management, IT Management, Health Administration and many other programs. Students have the chance to graduate with their bachelors degree in just 2.5 years. ECPI is a fast paced school that allows you to learn a lot in just a short period of time!
Christina from Virginia Beach, VA
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