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Elizabeth City State University

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Elizabeth City, NC

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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

Admit rate64%
SAT range920–1080
ACT range16–22
Undergrads1,975
Yield (admits who enroll)12%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$17,701
4-year grad rate46%
Median earnings, 10yr out$40,026

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans54%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out26%

"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

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$53,625/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$49,903/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$68,723/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$50,146/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$50,239/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$48,398/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$45,224/yr

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

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,583
Typical room charge$5,037
Typical board charge$3,426

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

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsNot considered

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.

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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