ECSU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 64.22%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1015. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $6,536
- Out-of-State Tuition: $10,536
- Both in-state and out-of-state tuition are relatively affordable compared to national averages.
Student Population at ECSU:
- Total Enrollment: 2,258, including 554 online students
- 2,154 Undergraduate, 104 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 47.9% men, 52.1% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 44%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 28%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 77%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 29 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 8 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 4 graduate-level programs offered.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's.
ECSU Overview
Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) is a four-year, public school located in Elizabeth City, NC. It is a historically black college/university. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification
The ECSU's tuition & fees is $6,536 for North Carolina residents and $10,536 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 76% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,908.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,258 and the students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%).
ECSU's acceptance rate is 64.22% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 12.00%. The median SAT score is 1015 and the ACT score is 19.
ECSU ranked 28th in North Carolina Colleges rankings. Elizabeth City State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Elizabeth City State University is $6,536 for in-state students and $10,536 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,911 for in-state students and $21,973 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $12,520 for North Carolina residents and $14,977 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $13,721 for North Carolina residents and $25,615 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $6,536 | $10,536 |
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| Graduate | $8,911 | $21,973 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $12,520 | $14,977 |
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| Graduate | $13,721 | $25,615 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Elizabeth City State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at ECSU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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