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Elizabeth City State University is a public regional college located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Elizabeth City State University is very inclusive in their admissions.
Return on educational investment at Elizabeth City State University is in the top 25% of all ranked schools. The median student earns $35,274 10 years after enrolling, 47th in North Carolina, and in the bottom 10% nationally. When adjusted for earning differences by major, Elizabeth City State University bachelor students earn 26% less than the national average.
Elizabeth City State University’s median net annual cost of $3,704 and average years to graduate of 4.9 are reported only at the school level. We assume these same costs and graduation time for all programs.
The top 6 programs at Elizabeth City State University sorted by number of graduates - Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Health & Fitness, Social Work, Biology, Psychology - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Annual net cost
$3,704
Average years to graduate
4.9
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Computer Science
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Economic score: 1.39
Air Transportation
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Economic score: 1.82
Education
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Economic score: 2.33
English Language & Lit
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When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 3.44
Accounting
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When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 3.73
Comms & Media Studies
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Economic score: 4.7
The average full-time graduate completes their degree in 4.9 years. 44% of all students graduate within 8 years including part-time students. The graduation rate at Elizabeth City State University is 12% lower than the state average, and 4% below the average for all regional colleges in the country.
At Elizabeth City State University, Pell Grant recipients represent 59% of the measured graduating class, 24% higher than the national average of 35%. The average Pell Grant recipient at Elizabeth City State University graduates within 4.9 years.
We calculate this performance by adjusting the graduation rate of Pell students by their percentage of the student body. This adjustment is made to prevent schools with large numbers of Pell students from underperforming in comparison to schools with few Pell students but high graduation rates.
Elizabeth City State University’s economic mobility score of 52.89 is calculated by adjusting the 1.17 economic score of lower-income students by the 59% pell grant recipients within the student body. Elizabeth City State University’s EMS of 52.89 ranks in the top 5% nationally. Please note that the economic mobility score considers only students that have graduated.
Economic Mobility
To calculate economic mobility of low-income (household earnings below $30,000) students, we adjust each institution’s economic score by their percentage of Pell Grant students. The logic of this Pell-adjusted calculation is derived from Third Way’s Economic Mobility Index (EMI).
Top 5%
The average Title IV recipient at Elizabeth City State University pays $3,704 a year, $10,689 less than the $14,393 advertised. See below the cost breakdown for students who receive Title IV grants, broken down by income level.
Average net price
The average net price shown by income level for all students that receive Title IV aid. Calculated by deducting the average grant and scholarship aid from tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Limited to first-time, full-time students. Public institution figures are calculated using in-state tuition figures.
Median net price $3,704
Much of the gap between net price and sticker price is filled by institutional and government grants. At Elizabeth City State University, 93% of students receive some grants and scholarships, compared to the national average of 87% for all colleges and universities. The average amount of federal, state, and institutional grants that students receive is shown on the right.
This leaves a total of $3,704 on average to be covered by the student – be it through loans or out of pocket. In total, 62% of students take out loans, federal or private, at an average amount of $5,270. This is 8% more than the national average.
Federal grants
$5,045
Pell grants
$5,334
State grants
$3,013
Institutional grants
$3,362
Elizabeth City State University offers 4 online bachelor programs, all of which are held exclusively online. At the master’s level Elizabeth City State University offers 1 exclusively online program. We use the IPEDS July '20 — July '21 Distance Education report to determine which programs are online. EarningsPlus data is provided when available.
Online programs
5
Percentage of programs online
16%
Elizabeth City State University's very inclusive admissions are indicated by their 77% acceptance rate. In 2021, the school had 3,373 applicants, of which 2,590 were admitted and 324 enrolled. Elizabeth City State University doesn't have a rolling admissions policy, which means applications are reviewed after a hard admissions deadline.
Full time
95%
83%
Female
52%
59%
First time
63%
59%
In-state
75%
68%
1st generation
37%
35%
White
16%
52%
Black
70%
14%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Asian
N/A
5%
American Indian
N/A
1.6%
Pacific Islander
N/A
0.3%
Other
8%
12%