Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, ECSU's acceptance rate is 74.15% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.02%. 1,496 men and 2,431 women applied to ECSU and 1,055 men and 1,857 women students were accepted.
Among them, 181 men and 169 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at ECSU.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 3,927 | 1,496 | 2,431 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 2,912 | 1,055 | 1,857 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 350 | 181 | 169 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 74.15% | 70.52% | 76.39% | - | - |
| Yield | 12.02% | 17.16% | 9.10% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 34 students (10% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 37 students (11%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at ECSU.
The median SAT score is 985 with 505 SAT EBRW and 480 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 550 and the 25th percentile is 420. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 520 and 25th percentile is 430 .
The median ACT composite score is 19 with 75th percentile score of 22 and 25th percentile score of 16 at ECSU. The median ACT math score is 17 and the ACT English score is 17.
The SAT and ACT scores at Elizabeth City State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,084, ACT: 22 - public baccalaureate college - diverse fields).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 850 | 985 | 1070 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 420 | 505 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 480 | 520 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 19 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 17 | 21 |
| ACT English | 14 | 17 | 21 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 350 first-year students enrolled in ECSU. The proportion of full-time students is 99.71% and part-time students is 0.29%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 51.71% and women students is 48.29%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at ECSU.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 350 | 181 | 169 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 349 | 181 | 168 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at ECSU. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Elizabeth City State University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $30 for undergraduate schools and $30 for graduate schools of Elizabeth City State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to ECSU.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $30 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $30 |
| Admission Information | ecsu.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | ecsu.edu/admissions/apply_online.html |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Master |