Elizabeth City State University

www.ecsu.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,000

2023 Average Net Price

$7,363

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

70.5%

5,360 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,165

79.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

48.1%

164 Graduates

About

Elizabeth City State University is a higher education institution located in Pasquotank County, NC. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Elizabeth City State University were General Interdisciplinary Studies (52 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (43 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (35 degrees).

In 2023, 409 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Elizabeth City State University. 64.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (262 degrees), 3.05 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (86 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Elizabeth City State University is $1,000, which is $−23,575 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Elizabeth City State University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 456 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Elizabeth City State University is $1,000, which is $23,575 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,363.

In 2023, 75% of undergraduate students attending Elizabeth City State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,000

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Elizabeth City State University was $1,000. The cost of tuition at Elizabeth City State University is $−23,575 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Elizabeth City State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,363

2023 Value

78.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Elizabeth City State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,363. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Elizabeth City State University grew by 78.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Elizabeth City State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,006

Room and Board

$1,240

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Elizabeth City State University was of $9,006 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 11.1% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,240. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Elizabeth City State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

75% of undergraduate students at Elizabeth City State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.32% with respect to 2022, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Elizabeth City State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Elizabeth City State University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 456 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Elizabeth City State University received 5,360 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 36.5% annual growth. Out of those 5,360 applicants, 3,778 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 70.5% acceptance rate.

There were 2,165 students enrolled at Elizabeth City State University in 2023. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Elizabeth City State University has an overall enrollment yield of 9.18%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

70.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

3,778

Accepted Out of 5,360

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Elizabeth City State University was 70.5% (3,778 admissions from 5,360 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 74.2%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 36.5%, while admissions grew by 29.7%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Elizabeth City State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

1% of enrolled first-time students at Elizabeth City State University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Elizabeth City State University had a total enrollment of 2,165 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Elizabeth City State University is 1,713 students and the part-time enrollment is 452. This means that 79.1% of students enrolled at Elizabeth City State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Elizabeth City State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66% Black or African American, 17.5% White, 5.45% Two or More Races, 4.67% Hispanic or Latino, 0.739% Asian, 0.647% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0462% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Elizabeth City State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (38.3%), followed by Black or African American Male (32.2%) and White Male (7.78%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (50%), followed by Black or African American Male (12.1%) and White Female (4.55%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Elizabeth City State University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,165 students. The full-time enrollment at Elizabeth City State University is 1,713 and the part-time enrollment is 452. This means that 79.1% of students enrolled at Elizabeth City State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Elizabeth City State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Elizabeth City State University was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Elizabeth City State University had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Elizabeth City State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
1,429 enrolled students
White
379 enrolled students
Two or More Races
118 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Elizabeth City State University is 66% Black or African American, 17.5% White, 5.45% Two or More Races, 4.67% Hispanic or Latino, 0.739% Asian, 0.647% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0462% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 79 students (3.65%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 117 more women than men received degrees from Elizabeth City State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Elizabeth City State University is black or african american (262 degrees awarded). There were 3.05 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (86 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Elizabeth City State University is General Interdisciplinary Studies (52 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (43 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (35 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Elizabeth City State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (34 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (33 degrees), and Protective Services (61 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Elizabeth City State University are Social workers, all other (180,094 people), Police officers (148,194 people), Other managers (145,742 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (112,442 people), and Registered nurses (64,294 people).

The most specialized majors at Elizabeth City State University in 2023 are Transportation (34 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (33 degrees), Protective Services (61 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (53 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (20 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Elizabeth City State University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Elizabeth City State University are Transportation (34 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (33 degrees), Protective Services (61 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (53 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (20 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Elizabeth City State University are Justice, public order, & safety activities (360,204 people), Elementary & secondary schools (300,803 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (217,710 people), Individual & family services (139,126 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (134,905 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Elizabeth City State University.

Most Common (2023)

General Interdisciplinary Studies
52 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
43 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
35 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Elizabeth City State University was General Interdisciplinary Studies with 52 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Elizabeth City State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

146

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

263

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 146 degrees were awarded to men at Elizabeth City State University, which is 0.555 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (263).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Elizabeth City State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Elizabeth City State University in General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology, which is 5.8 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 39 degrees were awarded to men at Elizabeth City State University in General Interdisciplinary Studies, which is 3 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 20% of students graduating from Elizabeth City State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Elizabeth City State University is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
262 degrees awarded
White
86 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Elizabeth City State University is black or african american (262 degrees awarded). There were 3.05 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (86 degrees).

3.67% of degree recipients (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
170 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
92 degrees awarded
White Female
50 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Elizabeth City State University is black or african american female (170 degrees awarded). There were 1.85 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (92 degrees).

Operations

Elizabeth City State University has an endowment valued at nearly $20.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.25M (6.19%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Elizabeth City State University had a total salary expenditure of 86.9M. Elizabeth City State University employs 29 Assistant professors, 24 Associate professors and 20 Professors. Most academics at Elizabeth City State University are Male Associate professor (18), Male Professor (15), and Female Assistant professor (15).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Elizabeth City State University are: Management, with 59 employees, Service, with 44 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 40 employees.

Endowment

$20.1M

2023 Endowment

18.8%

growth from 2022

Elizabeth City State University has an endowment valued at about $20.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Elizabeth City State University grew 18.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $29.6M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Elizabeth City State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$27.5M

2023 Salaries

13%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Elizabeth City State University paid a median of $27.5M in salaries, which represents 31.7% of their overall expenditure ($86.9M) and a 13% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 16.1% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.843% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.67M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Elizabeth City State University paid a total of $6.67M to 88 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

29 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

59 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Elizabeth City State University were Assistant professor with 29 employees, Associate professor with 24 employees, and Professor with 20 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Elizabeth City State University were Management with 59 employees, Service with 44 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 40 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Male Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Elizabeth City State University was Male Associate professor with 18 employees, Male Professor with 15 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 15 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Elizabeth City State University.

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