Overview
Elizabeth City State University is a public HBCU situated in the rural town of Elizabeth City, North Carolina. It is a member of the University of North Carolina system and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. ECSU is a military-friendly university. Popular fields of study include business administration and management, criminal justice and safety studies, and biology.
Acceptance Rate:
74%
Average Net Price:
$2,350
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.0
Average ACT Composite
17
Average SAT Composite
968
Virtual Tour
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. | $3,412 |
| 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. | $7,412 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $9,079 |
| Books and Supplies | $1240 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
65%
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.
56%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,877
56%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,998
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,519
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
60%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3449
65%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,998
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.
$11,294,921
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$207,034
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.
56%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,301
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.
$17,288
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.
$239
Students receiving federal loans
55%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,212
Average Other Loans Per Year
$7,981
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- HBCU
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
3927
Students Applied
78%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
223
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 1 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1 | |
| Other | May 10 |
Application Fee
$30
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
11%
Submitting ACT
10%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 17
Average SAT Composite: 968
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
2,149
Total Number of Undergrads
2,033
0
100
21%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
43%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
28
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
24
Countries Represented
25
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
37%
Student Organizations
40
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
51%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
54%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Vikings
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc
Total Male Athletes
109
Total Female Athletes
45
Intramural Sports
8
Sports Team (Men)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Elizabeth City State University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$32,200
Top 5 Cities
Norfolk
Raleigh
Washington
Charlotte
Rocky Mount
Top 5 Employers
Elizabeth City State University
US Army
Wells Fargo
Wake County Public School System
College of The Albemarle
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Operations
Business Development
Community and Social Services
Information Technology
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.
$17,288
Loan Default Rate
17%
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.
$239
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingECSU is a fantastic school and I'm really learning a lot that will def help me improve my outlook.
Devon from Kinston, NC
Learning here shouldn't ever be a problem. There as plenty of resources and people here to help you. Even if you don't want to go to your professor, ECSU has many different peer tutoring sessions. The only way to fail at ECSU is from being lazy and not doing what you have to do to get yours,
Kristoria from New Bern, NC
I am hoping to do the Pharmacy program and since it is provided through UNC then I am sure that it will be accurate....Hopefully.
Shalonte from Winterville, NC
Very organized and polite employees.
Tiffany from Shawboro, NC
Elizabeth City State University is a very clean and friendly school and has approved alot since my last visit. The University allows you to embrace yourself and some of your hobbies. It has a great enivronment and the people make you feel welcomed.
dandrea from Shannon, NC
Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) is one of the best schools in North Carolina. It is affordable. Your experience here is one that you will never forget!
Kristoria from New Bern, NC
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