Elizabeth City State University
Elizabeth City, NC · Public
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Elizabeth City State University admitted 64.2% of applicants university-wide (3,525 of 5,489).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 64.2% | 3,525 | 5,489 |
| In-state | 80.0% | 1,600 | 2,000 |
| Out-of-state | 71.1% | 320 | 450 |
| International applicants | 60.0% | 30 | 50 |
| Men | 61.6% | 1,304 | 2,118 |
| Women | 65.9% | 2,220 | 3,368 |
Of 3,525 admitted students, 423 enrolled (12.0% yield).
Elizabeth City State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 920–1080
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 16–22
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 2.50–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Elizabeth City State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $28,242/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $10,536 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $17,706 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $28,242/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $4,246 |
| $30k–48k | $4,538 |
| $48k–75k | $5,354 |
| $75k–110k | $10,205 |
| Over $110k | $15,663 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- ECSU Merit Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (Merit)
- University Scholars Scholarship — $4,000 per year (Merit)
- ECSU Academic Merit Scholarship — $1,000 - $2,500 per year (Automatic)
- North Carolina Promise Tuition Reduction — In-state: $500/semester; Out-of-state: $2,500/semester (Other)
- Chancellor's Scholarship — Full tuition, fees, room, and board (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- ECSU Merit Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (Merit)
- University Scholars Scholarship — $4,000 per year (Merit)
- ECSU Academic Merit Scholarship — $1,000 - $2,500 per year (Automatic)
- North Carolina Promise Tuition Reduction — In-state: $500/semester; Out-of-state: $2,500/semester (Other)
- International Student Scholarship — Up to $2,000 per year (International Aid)
- Chancellor's Scholarship — Full tuition, fees, room, and board (Full Tuition)
Elizabeth City State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Completed online application
- Official high school transcripts
- Standardized test scores (SAT/ACT)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Completed online application
- Official high school transcripts
- Standardized test scores (SAT/ACT)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Elizabeth City State University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Elizabeth City State University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $40,026
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 43.5%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 77%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $21,463
- At graduation
Elizabeth City State University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- Niche: #617
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Interdisciplinary studies (21%), Business & marketing (14%), Visual & performing arts (8%).
Student–faculty ratio: 15:1 · 53% of class sections have under 20 students.
Elizabeth City State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.