Elizabeth City State University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,000

2024 Average Net Price

$6,483

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

64.2%

5,489 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,258

81.4% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

43.5%

181 Graduates

About

Elizabeth City State University is a higher education institution located in Pasquotank County, NC. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Elizabeth City State University were General Interdisciplinary Studies (58 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (41 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (36 degrees).

In 2024, 385 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Elizabeth City State University. 62.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (255 degrees), 3.45 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (74 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Elizabeth City State University is $1,000, which is $−24,288 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Elizabeth City State University is $1,000, which is $24,288 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,483.

In 2024, 76% of undergraduate students attending Elizabeth City State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,000

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Elizabeth City State University was $1,000. The cost of tuition at Elizabeth City State University is $−24,288 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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

Average Net Price

$6,483

2024 Value

12%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Elizabeth City State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,483. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Elizabeth City State University grew by 12%.

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

$8,395

Room and Board

$1,240

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Elizabeth City State University was of $8,395 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 6.79% between 2023 and 2024.

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

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at Elizabeth City State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.33% with respect to 2023, when 75% 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.

Admissions

Elizabeth City State University received 5,489 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 2.41% annual growth. Out of those 5,489 applicants, 3,525 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 64.2% acceptance rate.

There were 2,258 students enrolled at Elizabeth City State University in 2024. 3% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Elizabeth City State University has an overall enrollment yield of 12%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

64.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

3,525

Accepted Out of 5,489

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Elizabeth City State University was 64.2% (3,525 admissions from 5,489 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 70.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 2.41%, while admissions declined by 6.7%.

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 (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

3% of enrolled first-time students at Elizabeth City State University in 2024 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 2,258 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Elizabeth City State University is 1,838 students and the part-time enrollment is 420. This means that 81.4% 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 63.9% Black or African American, 18.2% White, 5.85% Hispanic or Latino, 5.8% Two or More Races, 0.664% Asian, 0.399% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0443% 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 (35.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (32.4%) and White Male (9.41%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (49.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (14.3%) and White Female (3.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

81.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Elizabeth City State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,258 students. The full-time enrollment at Elizabeth City State University is 1,838 and the part-time enrollment is 420. This means that 81.4% of students enrolled at Elizabeth City State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% 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

77%

2024 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 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Elizabeth City State University had a retention rate higher than 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 (2024)

Black or African American
1,443 enrolled students
White
412 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
132 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Elizabeth City State University is 63.9% Black or African American, 18.2% White, 5.85% Hispanic or Latino, 5.8% Two or More Races, 0.664% Asian, 0.399% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0443% 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 48.8% White, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.7% 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, 91 students (4.03%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 99 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 (255 degrees awarded). There were 3.45 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (74 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Elizabeth City State University is General Interdisciplinary Studies (58 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (41 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (36 degrees).

In 2024, 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 (30 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (36 degrees), and Protective Services (62 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

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 Physicians (447,191 people), Other managers (229,558 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (156,080 people), Police officers (153,252 people), and Postsecondary teachers (136,422 people).

The most specialized majors at Elizabeth City State University in 2024 are Transportation (30 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (36 degrees), Protective Services (62 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (61 degrees), and Biology (35 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

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 Physicians, Surgeons, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, Nurse anesthetists, and Skincare specialists

The most specialized majors at Elizabeth City State University are Transportation (30 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (36 degrees), Protective Services (62 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (61 degrees), and Biology (35 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

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 General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (652,105 people), Elementary & secondary schools (402,220 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (376,604 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (367,307 people), and Offices of physicians (224,771 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 (2024)

General Interdisciplinary Studies
58 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
41 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
36 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Elizabeth City State University was General Interdisciplinary Studies with 58 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

143

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

242

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 143 degrees were awarded to men at Elizabeth City State University, which is 0.591 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (242).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Elizabeth City State University in General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology, which is 5 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Elizabeth City State University in General Interdisciplinary Studies, which is 3.46 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

24%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 24% 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, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 44% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
255 degrees awarded
White
74 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Elizabeth City State University is black or african american (255 degrees awarded). There were 3.45 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (74 degrees).

2.6% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Black or African American Female
161 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
94 degrees awarded
White Female
46 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Elizabeth City State University is black or african american female (161 degrees awarded). There were 1.71 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (94 degrees).

Operations

Elizabeth City State University has an endowment valued at nearly $23M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.21M (22.6%) compared to the 9.96% average return (5.41M on 54.3M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Elizabeth City State University had a total salary expenditure of 96M. Elizabeth City State University employs 36 Assistant professors, 24 Associate professors and 21 Professors. Most academics at Elizabeth City State University are Female Assistant professor (20), Male Associate professor (18), and Male Professor (16).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Elizabeth City State University are: Management, with 56 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 39 employees, and Service with 37 employees.

Endowment

$23M

2024 Endowment

14.4%

growth from 2023

Elizabeth City State University has an endowment valued at about $23M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Elizabeth City State University grew 14.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $31.3M 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

$28.2M

2024 Salaries

growth from 2023

In 2024, Elizabeth City State University paid a median of $28.2M in salaries, which represents 29.4% of their overall expenditure ($96M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

Instructional Salaries

$7.59M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Elizabeth City State University paid a total of $7.59M to 97 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.15M (2.91%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Elizabeth City State University were Management with 56 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 39 employees, and Service with 37 employees.

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