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Elizabeth City State University

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  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Elizabeth City, NC
  • 455 reviews
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B-
    2. Value
      B-
    3. Diversity
      B
    4. Campus
      C-
    5. Athletics
      B-
    6. Party Scene
      B-
    7. Professors
      B+
    8. Location
      C-
    9. Dorms
      B-
    10. Campus Food
      C
    11. Student Life
      D+
    12. Safety
      C-
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    Elizabeth City State is a public university located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. As a historically black college, Elizabeth City State has a strong history of and commitment to the education of black Americans. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,179 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Elizabeth City State acceptance rate is 60%. Popular majors include Business, Criminal Justice and Safety Studies, and Biology. Graduating 38% of students, Elizabeth City State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $23,700.
    About Elizabeth City State University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
    Address
    1704 Weeksville Rd
    Elizabeth City, NC 27909
    Branch of
    University of North Carolina System
    Website
    ecsu.edu

    Elizabeth City State University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    60%
    Application Deadline
    —
    SAT Range
    860- 990
    ACT Range
    16-20
    Application Fee
    $30
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    —

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $2,304/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $10,740/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    99%

    Academics

    Professors
    B+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    90%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.39 responses
    62%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.37 responses
    59%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.37 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Business
      35 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      31 Graduates
    • Biology
      26 Graduates
    • Sociology
      18 Graduates
    • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
      16 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      12 Graduates
    • Communications
      11 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      11 Graduates
    • Kindergarten and Preschool Education
      11 Graduates
    • Accounting
      10 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,179Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    189
    Undergrads Over 25
    13%
    Pell Grant
    76%
    Varsity Athletes
    15%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 14 responses
    Report
    • Interesting
      50%
    • Lively
      43%
    • Druggies
      7%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Poll
    46%
    of students say that Greek life is pretty big.35 responses
    Poll
    58%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.43 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 15 responses
    Report
    • You have to make your own fun or else its boring
      53%
    • Challenging yet fun
      47%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $30,400/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    38%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
    National
    83%
    80%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.20 responses
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    My experience on campus is okay I’m in band so I’m always busy with that and school work but when it comes to academics it’s hard to find a good teacher to help you when you need it. Many teachers aren’t always helpful when you actually need help it. The safety at school isn’t that well, many officers are too friendly with the students so to me they aren’t really do there job like they are suppose to. Since I been at school we have had a shooting on the campus, someone had gotten killed, and the dorms have been unlivable for some students due to mold.
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    My experience at Orientation was awesome! We took a tour of the campus and met with financial aid officers. Everyone was very nice and helpful. The campus is clean and neat. I really like the small class size at the university. It makes me feel more comfortable.
    I have enjoyed the time I have spent here at Elizabeth City State University. One thing I enjoy the most is the small class settings. I feel like attending a smaller institution has its pros and cons, however I think there is more pros. When you attend a smaller institution, if you need some extra time with your professor to learn the material, you are moor prone to receiving that extra time. As well as having the opportunity to build a close relationship with you and your professor. Building close relationships with your professors is always a good thing, because once you start to further your education a letter of recommendation is going to be needed. What better person to ask, but the professor that had you in there class and has built a relationship with you.