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
Address1704 Weeksville Rd, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Phone252-335-3400
WEBwww.ecsu.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionecsu.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationecsu.edu/admissions/apply_online.html
Financial Aidhttps://www.ecsu.edu/academics/enrollment-management-retention/financial-aid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.ecsu.edu/academics/enrollment-management-retention/financial-aid/2018-net-price-calculator/1920npc-light.html
Veterans Tuitionwww.ecsu.edu/veterans/
Athletichttps://www.ecsu.edu/news/ecsu-ranked-1-among-hbcu-1027.html
Disability Servicehttps://www.ecsu.edu/current-students/student-affairs/student-accessibility-and-testing-services/campusresources.html
School Category
School TypePublic, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryBaccalaureate College - Diverse Fields
Highest Degree OfferedMaster's degree

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Elizabeth City State University is 74.15% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.02%. The application fees are $30 for undergraduate programs and $30 for graduate programs.
Open Admission Policy
Acceptance Rate74.15 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)12.02 %
Undergraduate Application Fees$30
Graduate Application Fees$30

Tuition & Fees

ECSU's 2024 tuition & fees is $3,412 for North Carolina residents and $7,412 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 0.76% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($7,356).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $5,787 for North Carolina residents and $18,849 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 0.30% compared to the last year's rate.
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$3,412$7,412
Graduate Tuition & Fees$5,787$18,849
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)

Student Population

A total of 2,149 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 539 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. ECSU has 2,033 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 116 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students2,149
Undergraduate Students2,033
Graduate Students116
Online Enrollment539

Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

ECSU offers 29 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 6 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
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs29 Programs
Number of online programs6 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsBachelor'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