Elizabeth City State University

Elizabeth City, NC · Town (distant)

PublicBaccalaureate college – diverse fieldsHBCUTest optional
Acceptance rate
64.2%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$6,364
Sticker price $17,701
Graduation rate
44%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$40,026
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
64.2%
Applicants (fall 2023)
5,360
Admitted (fall 2023)
3,778
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
347
Yield (admitted who enroll)
9.2%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
73%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
67%
SAT reading, middle 50%
470–560
SAT math, middle 50%
450–520
ACT composite, middle 50%
16–22
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
1% / 1%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
considered
Recommendations
not considered
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
not considered
Personal statement or essay
not considered
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$4,246
Family income $30–48k$4,538
Family income $48–75k$5,354
Family income $75–110k$10,205
Family income $110k+$15,663
Full sticker price (per year)
$17,701
Tuition & fees – in-state
$6,536
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$10,536
Median debt at graduation
$21,463
Students with federal loans
54%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
44%
Freshmen who return for year 2
77%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$34,414
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$40,026

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
1,975
Graduate students
104
Student-to-faculty ratio
19 : 1
Women
50%
Students receiving Pell grants
54%
Full-time faculty
81%

Undergraduate diversity

Black67%
White17%
Two or more6.0%
Hispanic5.6%
Unknown2.1%
International1.1%
Asian0.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.4%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Interdisciplinary Studies21%
Business & Marketing14%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness10%
Homeland Security & Law Enforcement8.4%
Transportation7.9%
Visual & Performing Arts7.6%
Education6.3%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences6.0%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

Interim Chancellor
Dr. Catherine Edmonds
Main phone
(252) 335-3400
Address
1704 Weeksville Rd, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply (2026–27)

PlanApply byDecision
Regular DecisionJuly 15—

Also admits on a rolling basis.

Apply with
Own application, Common App, CFNC, Common Black College Application
SAT/ACT
Optional

Testing: Scores may be required for certain GPA ranges; minimum 2.5 weighted GPA

Financial aid policies

  • NC Promise reduced-tuition school; fees not reduced

Source: the college’s official website: vikingadmissions.ecsu.edu, ecsu.edu, ecsu.edu, ecsu.edu. Dates can change, so always confirm on the college’s site.