What Elizabeth City State costs
Elizabeth City State University charges $6,536 a year in published tuition and fees for North Carolina residents, about $3,268 a semester, and $10,536 a year for students from other states, about $5,268 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $17,701 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $3,959 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into Elizabeth City State
For fall 2024, Elizabeth City State University received 5,489 applications and admitted 3,525 students, and 423 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 920 and 1080.
What Elizabeth City State students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Elizabeth City State University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Multi- / Interdisciplinary Studies | 58 |
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 40 |
| Business Administration and Management | 36 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 30 |
| Aeronautics / Aviation / Aerospace Science and Technology | 30 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 23 |
| Psychology | 21 |
| Social Work | 15 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Elizabeth City State
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Regent University, Virginia Beach, Virginia: about 36 miles away
- Norfolk State University, Norfolk, Virginia: about 39 miles away
- Virginia Wesleyan University, Virginia Beach, Virginia: about 41 miles away
- Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia: about 42 miles away
- Hampton University, Hampton, Virginia: about 52 miles away
- Christopher Newport University, Newport News, Virginia: about 56 miles away
Colleges like Elizabeth City State
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small town or rural), closest in size and nearest in region:
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, Maryland: 2,391 undergraduates
- Francis Marion University, Florence, South Carolina: 2,628 undergraduates
- Frostburg State University, Frostburg, Maryland: 2,909 undergraduates
- Longwood University, Farmville, Virginia: 3,015 undergraduates
- Lander University, Greenwood, South Carolina: 3,397 undergraduates
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Lists that include Elizabeth City State
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- Smaller Public Universities in the Southeast: 59 Compared
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FAQ
What is Elizabeth City State University's acceptance rate? 64.2% for fall 2024: 3,525 of 5,489 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Elizabeth City State University? $6,536 a year for in-state students and $10,536 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Elizabeth City State University? About 2,000 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Elizabeth City State University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 920–1080.
What is the campus setting at Elizabeth City State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.
Sources
- College Navigator: Elizabeth City State University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Elizabeth City State University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
