A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at ECSU are mostly Black with a smaller White population. The school has low racial diversity. 86% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Elizabeth City State University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
14%
|
| Black |
74%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
8%
|
There are 38% more female students than male students enrolled at Elizabeth City State University with a gender ratio of 58% women to 42% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, ECSU has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
42%
|
| Women |
58%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
902
|
| Women |
1,247
|
ECSU serves a low number of students outside of North Carolina, with 65 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
65%
|
| Out of State |
32%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
65% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 18.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198507 IPEDS survey data for Elizabeth City State University.