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Elizabeth City State University

#28 in Regional Colleges South (tie)

4 year • Elizabeth City, NC

4 year • Elizabeth City, NC
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Overview

Elizabeth City State University is a public institution that was founded in 1891. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,033 (fall 2022), and the campus size is 154 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Elizabeth City State University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges South, #28. Its in-state tuition and fees are $6,956; out-of-state tuition and fees are $10,956.


Elizabeth City State University is a public institution that was founded in 1891. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,033 (fall 2022), and the campus size is 154 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Elizabeth City State University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges South, #28. Its in-state tuition and fees are $6,956; out-of-state tuition and fees are $10,956.


At-a-Glance

Setting

N/A

In-state tuition and fees

$6,956

Undergraduate Enrollment

2,033

Acceptance Rate

74%

1704 Weeksville Road, Elizabeth City, NC, 27909

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Admissions

Aug. 1

Application Deadline

74%

Acceptance Rate

SAT Range*

840-1080

ACT Range*

14-23

High School GPA*

3.0

* These are the average scores of applications admitted to this school. Ranges represent admitted applicants who fell within the 25th and 75th percentile.

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Cost

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,956

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,956

Room & Board

$11,760(2023-24)

Average Need-Based Aid Package

$13,468

$4,060

Annual Cost*

$4,060

Annual Cost*

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,956

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,956

Room & Board

$11,760(2023-24)

Average Need-Based Aid Package

$13,468

*Average in-state cost after aid

Academics

24%

4-Year Graduation Rate

16:1

Student/Faculty Ratio

57%

Classes With Fewer Than 20 Students

Popular Majors

MAJOR

% OF GRADUATES

ALUMNI STARTING SALARY

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

17%

N/A

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

14%

N/A

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

9%

N/A

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

9%

N/A

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

7%

N/A

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
17% Percent of Graduates
N/A Alumni Starting Salary
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
14% Percent of Graduates
N/A Alumni Starting Salary
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
9% Percent of Graduates
N/A Alumni Starting Salary
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
9% Percent of Graduates
N/A Alumni Starting Salary
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
7% Percent of Graduates
N/A Alumni Starting Salary

* In cases where salary data at the specific major level is unavailable, a general salary for the major category is displayed.

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Students

2,033

Undergraduate Enrollment

Graduate Enrollment

116

Total Enrollment

2,149

Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students

1,701

Student Diversity

Gender Distribution

Male43%
Female57%

Ethnic Diversity

82%

Minority Enrollment

82%

Minority Enrollment

71%

Black

16%

White

6%

Two or more races

4%

Hispanic

1%

American Indian

1%

International

1%

Unknown

Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.

Campus Life

Housing and Dorms

Types of campus housing available:

  • women's dorms
  • men's dorms
  • Student Activities

    18+

    Sports Teams

    N/A

    Fraternities

    N/A

    Sororities

    After College

    Graduation Rate

    24%

    Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)

    75%

    Average Debt at Graduation

    $23,237

    $31,821

    Median Starting Salary of Alumni

    $31,821

    Median Starting Salary of Alumni

    Graduation Rate

    24%

    Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)

    75%

    Average Debt at Graduation

    $23,237

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