Online Programs at Elizabeth City State University
Elizabeth City State University is a Public, 4 years located in Elizabeth City, NC. It offers total 29 programs and, of that, 8 programs are offered via distance education (online classes). For the academic year 2023-2024, 554 students have enrolled online exclusively out of 2,258 total enrollment (the rate of online enrollment is 24.53%). Elizabeth City State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees are $6,536 for North Carolina residents and $10,536 for out-of-state where the average tuition & fees over colleges that offer online programs/courses is $14,992.
- Total 554 students have enrolled online exclusively out of 2,258 total students.
- The school offers 29 major programs and, of that, 8 programs are available via online education.
2025 Tuition & fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at ECSU is $6,536 for North Carolina residents and $10,536 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 42.15% from last year.
The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years at ECSU.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Elizabeth City State University Cost of Attendance page.
| Year | Undergraduate | Graduate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Residents | Out-of-State | North Carolina Residents | Out-of-State | |
| 2021 | $3,260 | $7,260 | $5,635 | $18,697 |
| 2022 | $3,326 | $7,326 | $5,701 | $18,763 |
| 2023 | $3,356 | $7,356 | $5,731 | $18,793 |
| 2024 | $3,412 | $7,412 | $5,787 | $18,849 |
| 2025 | $6,536 | $10,536 | $8,911 | $21,973 |
Tuition per Credit Hour
The 2025 undergraduate tuition per credit hour at Elizabeth City State University is $42 for North Carolina residents and $208 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour stays same as last year.
The 2025 graduate tuition per credit hour is $188 for North Carolina residents and $913 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour stays same as last year.
The next table and chart show the 2025 tuition per credit hour and its trends over last 5 years at Elizabeth City State University.
| Year | Undergraduate | Graduate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Residents | Out-of-State | North Carolina Residents | Out-of-State | |
| 2021 | $419 | $919 | $716 | $2,348 |
| 2022 | $42 | $208 | $188 | $913 |
| 2023 | $42 | $208 | $188 | $913 |
| 2024 | $42 | $208 | $188 | $913 |
| 2025 | $42 | $208 | $188 | $913 |
Offered Online Programs
Elizabeth City State University offers 29 major programs through Bachelor's, Master's degrees/programs. Of that, 5 online programs are offering via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs at Elizabeth City State University at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Online Programs | Number of Total Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 4 | 25 |
| Master's | 1 | 4 |
| Total | 5 | 29 |
Online Student Population
There are 2,258 students including both undergraduate and graduate students at ECSU. Of that, 554 students have enrolled online exclusively.
In addition, 1,233 students have joined to some online courses and 471 students only joined to in-classrrom courses.
The next tables show the online students by enrollment type and locality for the academic year 2023-2024.
| Total | Undergraduate | Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,258 | 2,154 | 104 |
| Enrolled Exclusively in Online Classes | 554 | 483 | 71 |
| Enrolled Some in Online Classes | 1,233 | 1,216 | 17 |
| Not Enrolled in Online Classes | 471 | 455 | 16 |
| Total | Undergraduate | Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Enrolled Excl.) | 554 | 483 | 71 |
| North Carolina Residents | 424 | 362 | 62 |
| Other State in U.S. | 46 | 42 | 4 |
| Outside of U.S. | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Unknown | 83 | 78 | 5 |
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