Elizabeth City State University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,583
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	77%
Students retention rate	73%
On-time graduation rate	40%

Located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, Elizabeth City State University is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 77% indicates that Elizabeth City State University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Elizabeth City State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Elizabeth City State University is reported to be 40%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 61% whereas the national average was 49%.

The student retention rate of 73% at Elizabeth City State University suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

76.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,326

Cost of attendance at Elizabeth City State University in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

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North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,326

Cost of attendance at Elizabeth City State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at Elizabeth City State University received on average $9,427 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,427

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	240	67%	$5,499	$1,319,801
Other Federal Grant	282	78%	$5,920	$1,669,554
State Grant/Scholarships	226	63%	$3,013	$681,009
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	243	68%	$3,362	$816,972
Total Grant & Scholarships	336	93%	$9,427	$3,167,535

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Elizabeth City State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Elizabeth City State University students is 39.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 43.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 36.0%.

39.8%

African American 39.9% 87 students
white 37.5% 6 students
unknown 40.0% 8 students
hispanic 50.0% 4 students

Sport Conferences

Football Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Baseball Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Basketball Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Elizabeth City State University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Elizabeth City State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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