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 2,578 prospective students applied, and 1,929 were granted admission. Of those admitted 364 enrolled in the school. 1,651 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 351 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $1,000 plus fees of $2,260. ECSU is ranked 866 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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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 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#866 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#380 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#28 in Best Colleges in North Carolina
#13 in Best Public Colleges in North Carolina
#42 in Best Value Colleges in North Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 840/1000 |
| ACT | 15/19 |
| GPA | 3.16 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $30 |
Annual Cost to Attend
North Carolina Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 |
| Other Fees | $2,260 |
| Room and Board | $8,543 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,350 |
| Total One Year Cost | $14,393 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 |
| Other Fees | $2,260 |
| Room and Board | $8,543 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,350 |
| Total One Year Cost | $18,393 |
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% |
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.