Campus Vibe
Tight-knitCollege town
Known for business — close-knit campus
Mid-Atlantic Christian University is a private institution in Elizabeth City with particular strength in business and psychology.
A small campus of 161 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
43% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $38,342 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,876.
Established
1948
Motto
Set for the Defense of the Gospel
Type
Private university
Conference
United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA; which they joined since December 2012) primarily competing as a founding member of the Eastern Metro Athletic Conference (EMAC) since the 2018–19 academic year
Campus Visits
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76%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
161Students
9:1Student:Faculty
43%Grad Rate
$38,342Earnings 10yr
$25,876Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Mid-Atlantic Christian University Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate76.2%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$17,280
Room & Board$10,800
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$31,429
Average Net Price$25,876
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$24,091
$30–48K$23,462
$48–75K$25,011
$75–110K$27,848
$110K+$28,589
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$25,876
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
4400.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$9,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
0
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (14)
Student Body
Undergrads
161
Gender Split
30% / 70%
Women / Men
First Generation
35%
Pell Grant Recipients
47%
Race & Ethnicity
White 49%
Black 35%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 1%
Two+ 7%
Int'l 1%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate42.6%
Freshman Retention47.6%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$29,887
8 Years$40,049
10 Years$38,342
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
92Average
Estimated from NC state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Raleighpop. 470K
140 mi(243 min)
Washingtonpop. 690K
185 mi(321 min)
Baltimorepop. 570K
207 mi(359 min)