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Elizabeth City State University

Elizabeth City, NCPublicTown Setting
Less Selective • 64% Acceptance
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64%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$6,364
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
2.0K
Students
Small campus body
$33,776
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Elizabeth City State University is a public institution located in the town setting of Elizabeth City, NC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.0K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 64%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
2.0K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
64% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading470 - 560
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math450 - 520
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite16 - 22
1typical 50% range36
64%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing12% of degrees
Biological Sciences8% of degrees
Social Sciences1% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,723
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,625
Earnings 5yr: $44,906
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,239
Earnings 5yr: $42,928
Debt: $23,903
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,146
Earnings 5yr: $39,792
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,903
Earnings 5yr: $40,369
Debt: $26,576
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,398
Earnings 5yr: $34,785
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,224
Earnings 5yr: $44,978
Debt: $25,467
Air Transportation.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $54,249
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $43,163
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $37,058
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $36,014
Debt: N/A
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $34,732
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$6,364
In-State Tuition$6,536
Out-of-State Tuition$10,536
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

54%
Pell Grants
54%
Take Loans
26%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$33,776
+19% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$40,026

Completion Signals

44%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
77%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,656
Est. Monthly Payment
$137/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

50%
Men
50%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 50% men and 50% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
37%
Part-Time Share
9%
Avg Family Income
$31,520
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