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Elizabeth City State University
Elizabeth City, NC · Public · Distant town · Website
- Admission rate
- 64%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $8,048
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 46%
- Median earnings
- $44,614
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Elizabeth City State University is a public college in Elizabeth City, NC with 1,975 undergraduates. It admits 64% of applicants, and admitted students average 1019 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $8,048 per year ($6,031 for families earning under $30,000). 46% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $44,614 ten years after enrolling.
HBCUpublic college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 64%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 5,360
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 3,778
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 9%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing470–560
200800
SAT Math450–520
200800
ACT Composite16–22
136
What Elizabeth City State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $19,278
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $6,625
- Out-of-state tuition
- $10,625
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$6,031
- $30–48k$6,175
- $48–75k$6,822
- $75–110k$10,385
- $110k+$16,389
Get a personal estimate with Elizabeth City State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 46%
- Freshman retention
- 77%
- Median earnings
- $44,614
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $20,745
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,975
- Student–faculty ratio
- 19:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 57%
- White17%
- Hispanic6%
- Black67%
- Asian1%
Elizabeth City State University FAQ
What is Elizabeth City State University's acceptance rate?+
Elizabeth City State University admits 64% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Elizabeth City State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 470–560 on SAT Reading and Writing and 450–520 on SAT Math; the average total is 1019.
What ACT score do you need for Elizabeth City State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 16–22.
Is Elizabeth City State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Elizabeth City State University?+
In Fall 2023, 5,360 students applied to Elizabeth City State University and 3,778 were admitted; 347 enrolled.
Does Elizabeth City State University consider legacy status?+
No. Elizabeth City State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Elizabeth City State University require an essay?+
Elizabeth City State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Elizabeth City State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $19,278 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $8,048.
What is Elizabeth City State University's graduation rate?+
46% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 198507 · How we use this data
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