Elizabeth City State University
PublicElizabeth City, NC
Located in Elizabeth City, NC, Elizabeth City State University is a public small school with roughly 1,975 undergraduates. Elizabeth City State University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 64%. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer Science (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $68,723/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Regular Decision: Aug 1, 2027
Confirm on Elizabeth City State University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $4,000 more per year in tuition and fees (1.6x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Elizabeth City State University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Elizabeth City State University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Elizabeth City State University's acceptance rate?
Elizabeth City State University in Elizabeth City, NC admits approximately 64% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Elizabeth City State University?
Admitted students at Elizabeth City State University typically score between 920–1080 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Elizabeth City State University?
Admitted students at Elizabeth City State University typically score between 16–22 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Elizabeth City State University cost?
Elizabeth City State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $17,701 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at Elizabeth City State University?
For 2024-25, Elizabeth City State University's published tuition and required fees were $10,536 for out-of-state students and $6,536 for in-state students -- $4,000 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for Elizabeth City State University?
Elizabeth City State University's deadlines are Regular Decision Aug 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Elizabeth City State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Elizabeth City State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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