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Small & IntimateRuralPublicHBCU
Excellent value
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
Campus Visits
3 upcoming visits · Next: Mon, Apr 13 · Campus Tour
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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate70.5%
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 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
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)