Overview
Student Population
| Location | Elizabeth City, North Carolina |
| Online | ecsu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, Elizabeth City State University is a small four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 3,373 prospective students applied, and 2,590 were granted admission. Of those admitted 324 enrolled in the school. 1,663 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 391 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $1,000 plus fees of $2,326. ECSU is ranked 926 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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ECSU is rated within the lower 26% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Elizabeth City State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#926 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#395 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#31 in Best Colleges in North Carolina
#14 in Best Public Colleges in North Carolina
#43 in Best Value Colleges in North Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 860/1070 |
| ACT | 15/19 |
| GPA | 3.16 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $30 |
Annual Cost to Attend
North Carolina Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 |
| Other Fees | $2,326 |
| Room and Board | $8,509 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,350 |
| Total One Year Cost | $14,425 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 |
| Other Fees | $2,326 |
| Room and Board | $8,509 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,350 |
| Total One Year Cost | $18,425 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 20% |
| Education | 17% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 10% |
| Biology | 8% |
| Social Sciences | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198507 IPEDS survey data for Elizabeth City State University.
Current students may use the Elizabeth City State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.