C+

Above Average

Score: 58/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

30/100 · earnings-weighted

Elizabeth City State University

4-Year Public HBCU

📍 Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909

🌐 https://www.ecsu.edu/

Elizabeth City State University — acceptance rate 70%, tuition $1,000 in-state, $5,000 out-of-state

Elizabeth City State University campus, Elizabeth City, NC. Photo: Uncsop, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.

Outcomes

66/100

Affordability

69/100

Resources

54/100

Experience

67/100

Prestige

35/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,165

Total Enrollment

48%

Graduation Rate

74%

Retention Rate

17.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

70%

Acceptance Rate

$7,363

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Elizabeth City State University ▼

6% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$270,386

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,524

1-Year Change

+4.1%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Elizabeth City State University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$40,026

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$33,776

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$21,463

Median debt at graduation

43.5%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

1,019

Average SAT

Median ACT

53.5%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 54% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 11th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NC wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Elizabeth City State University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Computer Science	—	$68,723	-36%	#333 of 349	#322	—
Biology	—	$53,625	-6%	#576 of 841	#442	—
Criminal Justice and Corrections	$29,778	$50,239	-9%	#482 of 660	#400	$19,250
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	—	$50,146	+6%	#234 of 680	#154	—
Business Administration, Management and Operations	—	$49,903	-27%	#1089 of 1176	#1049	$26,627
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness	$26,821	$48,398	-11%	#463 of 610	#385	—
Social Work	—	$45,224	-13%	#375 of 420	#359	$21,421

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Elizabeth City State University Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $270,386
Avg rent near campus: $1,524/mo — vs ~$576/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 27909 (4.4% cap, Elizabeth City)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$1,000	$5,000
Room	$5,188
Board	$3,613
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$15,081	$19,081

Financial Aid

96%

Receive Any Aid

64%

Receive Pell Grants

60%

Take Out Loans

$7,363

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$4,342
$30,001 - $48,000	$5,202
$48,001 - $75,000	$8,929
$75,001 - $110,000	$14,182
$110,001+	$15,821

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 58 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 41 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 36 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 35 grads/yr Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 30 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 24 grads/yr Psychology, General 21 grads/yr Social Work 15 grads/yr Computer Science 15 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 14 grads/yr Homeland Security 12 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 12 grads/yr Graphic Design 10 grads/yr Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 10 grads/yr Digital Arts 10 grads/yr Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management 9 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 9 grads/yr Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other 6 grads/yr Accounting 5 grads/yr History, General 4 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Elizabeth City State University's top programs commonly pursue.

First-line supervisors of police and detectives

$106k/yr 160,800 jobs

First-line supervisors of correctional officers

$76k/yr 57,100 jobs

Criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary

$71k/yr 16,200 jobs

Life, physical, and social science technicians, all other

$60k/yr 83,200 jobs

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Student Demographics

2,165

Total Students

55%

Women

71%

Traditional Age (18-24)

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 18%

Hispanic 5%

Black 66%

Asian 1%

Two or More 5%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 84%

Off-Campus (Renters) 6%

With Family 10%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~132 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 23%

Hybrid (Some Online) 50%

Fully Online 27%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 71%

25-64 (Adult) 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Elizabeth City State University?

Elizabeth City State University has an acceptance rate of 70%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend Elizabeth City State University?

Tuition at Elizabeth City State University is $1,000 for in-state students and $5,000 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $7,363.

What is the graduation rate at Elizabeth City State University?

The graduation rate at Elizabeth City State University is 48%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Elizabeth City State University a good school?

Elizabeth City State University has a Repit College Score of 58/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Elizabeth City State University?

Elizabeth City State University has a total enrollment of 2,165 students. Most students (71%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

Is there rental demand near Elizabeth City State University?

Yes! Approximately 6% of students at Elizabeth City State University live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 132 students who need rental housing near campus.

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