Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909-4054
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
44.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.5%/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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (14)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
48%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •The BonDurants had previously founded Atlanta Christian College in 1937, and George BonDurant served as its first President until 1947, when he left over a dispute with the trustees.
- •He then found employment as an evangelist of the Roanoke District Churches of Christ in eastern North Carolina in 1947.
- •The first group of transfer students graduated in 1950 and the first class to complete all four years at MACU graduated in 1952.
Source: Wikipedia
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