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Elizabeth City State University

ECSU

Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909

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Elizabeth City State University is a public institution in Elizabeth City with particular strength in business and biology.

A small campus of 1.9K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

48% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $40,026 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $7,237.

Established
1891
Motto
"To Live is to Learn"
Mascot
Vik the Viking
Type
Public historically black university
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Division
Division II

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70%Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,863Students
17:1Student:Faculty
48%Grad Rate
$40,026Earnings 10yr
$7,237Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Elizabeth City State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate70.5%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

70.5%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$3,412
Tuition (out-of-state)$7,412
Room & Board$9,079
Books & Supplies$1,240
Total Cost of Attendance$18,837
Average Net Price$7,237
Median Debt at Graduation$21,463
Monthly Payment (10yr)$228

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$4,342
$30–48K$5,202
$48–75K$8,929
$75–110K$14,182
$110K+$15,821

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$7,237

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

46.7%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,656

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

13

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (37)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,863
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
37%
Pell Grant Recipients
53%

Race & Ethnicity

White 17%
Black 68%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 1%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate48.1%
Freshman Retention74.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$33,776
8 Years$36,361
10 Years$40,026

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$29,900
Men
$35,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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