Elizabeth City State University

Elizabeth City, NC · Public · 1,975 undergraduates

Elizabeth City State University admitted 64% of applicants. Students who submitted scores typically had 920–1080 on the SAT. Its average net price after aid for in-state students was $8,048 a year. Within six years, 46% of first-time, full-time students graduated.

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Admissions

Admission rate
64%
SAT/ACT scores
Considered if submitted
SAT middle 50%
920–1080
ACT middle 50%
16–22

Cost

In-state cost of attendance, before aid
$19,278 a year
Average in-state net price after aid
$8,048 a year
In-state net price for families earning under $30,000
$6,031 a year
In-state tuition and fees
$6,625 a year
Out-of-state tuition and fees
$10,625 a year

Outcomes

Graduation rate (within 6 years)
46%
Students who return for a second year
77%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
$44,614 a year
Median debt at graduation
$20,745

Students

Undergraduates
1,975
Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
57%
Student-faculty ratio
19 to 1
Campus setting
Town
Historically Black college or university
Yes

Most common fields of study

Share of the degrees the college awarded, by field.

Multi/interdisciplinary studies
21%
Business, management and marketing
14%
Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness and kinesiology
10%
Homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting
8%
Transportation and materials moving
8%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent institution-level data (October 2026 release). Admission figures are reported by the college; check its website for current requirements.