Elizabeth City State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4092 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1138 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1064 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #25 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #1 of 2 | In Elizabeth City |
| #2762 of 3,533 | For Oncology and Cancer research |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 64%
- Undergraduates
- 2,154
- Graduates
- 104
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- ecsu.edu
Elizabeth City State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Elizabeth City State University has an acceptance rate of 64% and is among the top 26% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 64% | 62% | 66% |
| Applicants | 5,489 | 2,118 | 3,368 |
| Admissions | 3,525 | 1,304 | 2,220 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 419 | 235 | 184 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 3 | 1 |
1,233 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
554 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
12 or 3%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 920
or below
75% of them
had 1080
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Elizabeth City State University are 920-1080 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
45 or 11%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 16
or below
75% of them
had 22
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Elizabeth City State University are 16-22 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 1443 (64%) |
|---|---|
| White | 412 (18%) |
| Hispanic | 132 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 131 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 91 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 24 (1%) |
| Asian | 15 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $10,732
- Students receiving aid
- 93%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $1,000 | $3,375 |
| Tuition in-state | $1,000 | $3,375 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $5,000 | $16,437 |
| Fee in-district | $5,536 | $5,536 |
| Fee in-state | $5,536 | $5,536 |
| Fee out-of-state | $5,536 | $5,536 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,171 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,110 |
| Room charge | $5,188 |
| Meal charge | $3,922 |
Elizabeth City State University majors
Elizabeth City State University has granted 355 bachelor's degrees across 22 programs and 28 master's across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Elizabeth City State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 58 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 40 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 36 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 30 | 5 |
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 30 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 23 | |
| Psychology, General | 21 | |
| Computer Science | 15 | |
| Social Work | 15 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 | 11 |
| Homeland Security | 12 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 12 | |
| Digital Arts | 10 | |
| Graphic Design | 10 | |
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 10 | |
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 9 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 9 | |
| Engineering & Engineering-Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 6 | |
| Accounting | 5 | |
| History, General | 4 | |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | 3 |
| Sustainability Studies | 3 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | |
| Grand Total | 355 | 28 |
Elizabeth City State University has a graduation rate of 44%, which is among the 31% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 44% | 43% | 44% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Elizabeth City State University has published 745 scientific papers with 8,394 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, Computer Science, Medicine, Political Science, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 11 | 14 |
| 1994 | 6 | 13 |
| 1995 | 7 | 23 |
| 1996 | 6 | 21 |
| 1997 | 3 | 25 |
| 1998 | 4 | 31 |
| 1999 | 2 | 31 |
| 2000 | 7 | 26 |
| 2001 | 2 | 27 |
| 2002 | 13 | 53 |
| 2003 | 8 | 26 |
| 2004 | 8 | 34 |
| 2005 | 13 | 37 |
| 2006 | 19 | 49 |
| 2007 | 17 | 68 |
| 2008 | 19 | 111 |
| 2009 | 15 | 92 |
| 2010 | 32 | 179 |
| 2011 | 31 | 195 |
| 2012 | 45 | 196 |
| 2013 | 34 | 244 |
| 2014 | 39 | 261 |
| 2015 | 29 | 302 |
| 2016 | 27 | 259 |
| 2017 | 29 | 307 |
| 2018 | 33 | 451 |
| 2019 | 36 | 517 |
| 2020 | 42 | 641 |
| 2021 | 29 | 768 |
| 2022 | 32 | 807 |
| 2023 | 38 | 871 |
| 2024 | 39 | 891 |
| 2025 | 43 | 880 |
Notable alumni
-
Alex Haley
- Occupations
- screenwriterwriternovelistmilitary personneljournalist
- Biography
-
Alexander Murray Palmer Haley was an American writer and the author of the 1976 book Roots: The Saga of an American Family. ABC adapted the book as a television miniseries of the same name and aired it in 1977 to a record-breaking audience of 130 million viewers. In the United States, the book and miniseries raised the public awareness of black American history and inspired a broad interest in genealogy and family history.
-
Larry Johnson
- Occupations
- American football coachAmerican football player
- Biography
-
Larry A. Johnson is an American football defensive line and associate head coach for the Ohio State Buckeyes football team. Prior to joining Ohio State, he served as an assistant football coach at Pennsylvania State University from 1996 to 2013. Johnson was a high school football coach in the Washington, D.C. area from 1983 to 1993. He is the father of former National Football League running back Larry Johnson and former Penn State wide receiver Tony Johnson.
-
John Walton
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
John Booker Walton is an American former professional football player and coach. He played professionally as a quarterback in the Continental Football League (CFL), World Football League (WFL), National Football League (NFL), and United States Football League (USFL). Walton played college football at Elizabeth City State University. He served two stints at the head football coach at Elizabeth City State, from 1980 to 1982 and 1989 to 1990, compiling a record of 25–24–2.
General info
| Alternative names | ECSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1891 |
| Motto | To Live is To Learn |
| Colors | royal blue, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 374 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1704 Weeksville Rd Elizabeth City, North Carolina, 27909 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 19,000 |
| Phone | 2523353400 |