Elizabeth City State University
tuition & fees
$10,536
graduate tuition & fees
$21,973
acceptance rate
64%
Student Population
2,258
online students
554
Number of Programs
29
Financial Aid Amount
$8,908
SAT Scores
1,015
Graduation Rate
44%
Elizabeth City State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.
It has a total enrollment of 2,258 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. It is a Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. ECSU's acceptance rate is 64.22% last year (undergraduate school).
Elizabeth City State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Elizabeth City State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1704 Weeksville Rd, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 |
| Phone | 252-335-3400 |
| WEB | https://www.ecsu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.ecsu.edu/admissions/index.php |
| Online Application | https://www.ecsu.edu/admissions/prospective-students.php |
| Financial Aid | https://www.ecsu.edu/cost-and-aid/index.php |
| Net Price Calculator | https://tcc.ruffalonl.com/Elizabeth City State University/Net_Price_Calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.ecsu.edu/student-life/military-veteran-affairs/index.php |
| Athletic | https://ecsuvikings.com/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.ecsu.edu/student-life/accessibility.php |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Elizabeth City State University is 64.22% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.00%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 64.22 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 12.00 % |
Tuition & Fees
ECSU's 2025 tuition & fees is $6,536 for North Carolina residents and $10,536 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 42.15% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($7,412).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,911 for North Carolina residents and $21,973 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 16.57% compared to the last year's rate.
| North Carolina Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $6,536 | $10,536 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $8,911 | $21,973 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 2,258 students have enrolled at ECSU (2024-2025). Among them, 554 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. ECSU has 2,154 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 104 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,258 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,154 |
| Graduate Students | 104 |
| Online Enrollment | 554 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
ECSU offers 29 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 8 out of the 29 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by ECSU
| Number of programs | 29 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 8 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |