ECSU Rankings and Evaluation
North Carolina Colleges
#28 in North Carolina Colleges
Federal Region IV
#97 in Federal Region IV
Elizabeth City State University is ranked 28th in North Carolina Colleges and 97th in Federal Region IV.
The following statements evaluate Elizabeth City State University by comparing key academic facts to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina.
- Its tuition & fees of $7,412 is very inexpensive compared to similar schools.
- The acceptance rate (74%) is higher (easy to get in).
- The SAT & ACT scores (985 SAT, 19 ACT) is around average.
- It has very small number of students of 2,149.
- It offers limited area of study (29 programs).
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The 2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of ECSU are $7,412 (out-of-state rate) and it is very inexpensive compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina.
Elizabeth City State University $7,412
All U.S. Colleges $17,692
Public, 4-Years Colleges $18,895
4-Years Colleges $22,926
Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina $19,768
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The 2024 graduate tuition & fees of ECSU are $18,849 (out-of-state rate) and it is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina.
Elizabeth City State University $18,849
All U.S. Colleges $18,842
Public, 4-Years Colleges $20,343
4-Years Colleges $18,848
Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina $21,603
Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate of ECSU is 74% and it is higher (easy to get in) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina.
Elizabeth City State University 74%
All U.S. Colleges 69%
Public, 4-Years Colleges 72%
4-Years Colleges 68%
Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina 63%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
The yield, also known as enrollment rate, of ECSU is 12% and the yield is much lower (admitted, but not enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina.
Elizabeth City State University 12%
All U.S. Colleges 37%
Public, 4-Years Colleges 32%
4-Years Colleges 35%
Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina 30%
SAT Scores
The average SAT score submitted by enrolled students at ECSU is 985 and it is around average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina.
Elizabeth City State University 985
All U.S. Colleges 1,123
Public, 4-Years Colleges 1,112
4-Years Colleges 1,124
Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina 1,122
ACT Scores
The average ACT score submitted by enrolled students at ECSU is 19 and it is lower compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina.
Elizabeth City State University 19
All U.S. Colleges 68
Public, 4-Years Colleges 67
4-Years Colleges 68
Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina 66
Graduation Rate
The average graduation rate at ECSU is 42% and it is lower (less completion rate) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina.
Elizabeth City State University 42%
All U.S. Colleges 56%
Public, 4-Years Colleges 48%
4-Years Colleges 51%
Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina 63%
Transfer-out Rate
The average transfer-out rate at ECSU is 26% and it is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina.
Elizabeth City State University 26%
All U.S. Colleges 21%
Public, 4-Years Colleges 23%
4-Years Colleges 24%
Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina 24%
Retention Rate
The average retention rate at ECSU is 76% and it is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina.
Elizabeth City State University 76%
All U.S. Colleges 69%
Public, 4-Years Colleges 74%
4-Years Colleges 73%
Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina 81%
Student Population
The total student population at ECSU is 2,149 and its population very small compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina.
Elizabeth City State University 2,149
All U.S. Colleges 2,931
Public, 4-Years Colleges 11,396
4-Years Colleges 4,686
Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina 13,968
Financial Aid Amount
The average amount of financial aid received at ECSU is $7,961 which is 107.41% of tuition & fees. The rate of the financial aid over its tuition is extremely higher compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina.
Elizabeth City State University $7,961
All U.S. Colleges $7,676
Public, 4-Years Colleges $7,301
4-Years Colleges $12,161
Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina $8,822
Student to Faculty Ratio
The students to faculty ratio at ECSU is 16 to 1 and the ratio is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina.
Elizabeth City State University 16 to 1
All U.S. Colleges 15 to 1
Public, 4-Years Colleges 17 to 1
4-Years Colleges 14 to 1
Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina 15 to 1
Number of Programs
ECSU offers 29 programs and it means limited area of study compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina.
Elizabeth City State University 29
All U.S. Colleges 37
Public, 4-Years Colleges 108
4-Years Colleges 58
Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina 104
Number of Online Programs
ECSU offers 6 online programs and it means limited online classes compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina.