ECPI University (248934)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$17,424

2023 Average Net Price

$20,051

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0164%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

82.9%

4,099 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

11,745

99% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

29.2%

105 Graduates

About

ECPI University (248934) is a higher education institution located in Virginia Beach city, VA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at ECPI University (248934) were Registered Nursing (678 degrees awarded), Medical Assistant (312 degrees), and Network & System Administration (270 degrees).

In 2023, 3,837 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at ECPI University (248934). 64.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,539 degrees), 1.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,395 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at ECPI University (248934) is $17,424, which is $5,233 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at ECPI University (248934) was 0.0164%, corresponding to 1 out of the 6,102 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associates Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at ECPI University (248934) is $17,424, which is $5,233 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,051.

In 2023, 65% of undergraduate students attending ECPI University (248934) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$17,424

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at ECPI University (248934) was $17,424. The cost of tuition at ECPI University (248934) is $5,233 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

This chart compares the tuition costs of ECPI University (248934) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,051

2023 Value

11.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 ECPI University (248934) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,051. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of ECPI University (248934) grew by 11.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of ECPI University (248934) (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

$8,670

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at ECPI University (248934) was of $8,670 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

This chart compares the average student costs at ECPI University (248934) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

65% of undergraduate students at ECPI University (248934) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 4.41% with respect to 2022, when 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at ECPI University (248934) (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.

0.0164%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at ECPI University (248934) was 0.0164%, which represents 1 out of the 6102 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

ECPI University (248934) received 4,099 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 17.5% annual growth. Out of those 4,099 applicants, 3,398 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 82.9% acceptance rate.

There were 11,745 students enrolled at ECPI University (248934) in 2023.

ECPI University (248934) has an overall enrollment yield of 32.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

82.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

3,398

Accepted Out of 4,099

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of ECPI University (248934) was 82.9% (3,398 admissions from 4,099 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 82.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 17.5%, while admissions declined by 17.3%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of ECPI University (248934) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at ECPI University (248934) in false 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

ECPI University (248934) had a total enrollment of 11,745 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at ECPI University (248934) is 11,622 students and the part-time enrollment is 123. This means that 99% of students enrolled at ECPI University (248934) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at ECPI University (248934), both undergraduate and graduate, is 39.4% Black or African American, 33.6% White, 14.7% Hispanic or Latino, 5.05% Two or More Races, 3.32% Asian, 0.536% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.494% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at ECPI University (248934) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (27.6%), followed by White Male (17.4%) and White Female (17.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (23.8%), followed by Black or African American Female (20.9%) and White Female (19.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

99%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at ECPI University (248934) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,745 students. The full-time enrollment at ECPI University (248934) is 11,622 and the part-time enrollment is 123. This means that 99% of students enrolled at ECPI University (248934) are enrolled full-time compared with 44% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at ECPI University (248934) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

53%

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 ECPI University (248934) was 53%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (62%), ECPI University (248934) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at ECPI University (248934) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
4,624 enrolled students
White
3,943 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,725 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at ECPI University (248934) is 39.4% Black or African American, 33.6% White, 14.7% Hispanic or Latino, 5.05% Two or More Races, 3.32% Asian, 0.536% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.494% 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 Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 42.4% White, 27.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.9% 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, 332 students (2.83%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,135 more women than men received degrees from ECPI University (248934). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at ECPI University (248934) is white (1,539 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,395 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at ECPI University (248934) is Registered Nursing (678 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (312 degrees) and Network & System Administration (270 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at ECPI University (248934), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (308 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (825 degrees), and Health (2,239 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at ECPI University (248934) are Registered nurses (1,472,618 people), Software developers (627,560 people), Other managers (243,477 people), Medical & health services managers (169,788 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (153,811 people).

The most specialized majors at ECPI University (248934) in 2023 are Engineering Technologies (308 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (825 degrees), Health (2,239 degrees), Protective Services (94 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (96 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 ECPI University (248934) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at ECPI University (248934) are Engineering Technologies (308 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (825 degrees), Health (2,239 degrees), Protective Services (94 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (96 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at ECPI University (248934) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by ECPI University (248934).

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
678 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
312 degrees awarded
Network & System Administration
270 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at ECPI University (248934) was Registered Nursing with 678 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at ECPI University (248934) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,351

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,486

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,351 degrees were awarded to men at ECPI University (248934), which is 0.543 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,486).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at ECPI University (248934) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 363 degrees were awarded to men at ECPI University (248934) in Computer & Information Systems Security, which is 5.04 times more than the 72 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 794 degrees were awarded to men at ECPI University (248934) in Registered Nursing, which is 9.23 times more than the 86 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

30%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 30% of students graduating from ECPI University (248934) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at ECPI University (248934) is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, 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)

White
1,539 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,395 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
463 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at ECPI University (248934) is white (1,539 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,395 degrees).

2.16% of degree recipients (83 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
1,061 degrees awarded
White Female
870 degrees awarded
White Male
669 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at ECPI University (248934) is black or african american female (1,061 degrees awarded). There were 1.22 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (870 degrees).

Operations

ECPI University (248934) employs 196 Instructors, 180 Associate professors and 11 Professors. Most academics at ECPI University (248934) are Female Instructor (165), Male Associate professor (98), and Female Associate professor (82).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at ECPI University (248934) are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 406 employees, Management, with 120 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 66 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$89M

2023 Salaries

1.5%

decline from 2022

In 2023, ECPI University (248934) paid a median of $89M in salaries, a 1.5% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.58% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.85% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 13M (33.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$31.8M

Instructional Salaries

397

Number of Employees

In 2023, ECPI University (248934) paid a total of $31.8M to 397 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $533k (3.76%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

196 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

406 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at ECPI University (248934) were Instructor with 196 employees, Associate professor with 180 employees, and Professor with 11 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at ECPI University (248934) were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 406 employees, Management with 120 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 66 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at ECPI University (248934) was Female Instructor with 165 employees, Male Associate professor with 98 employees, and Female Associate professor with 82 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at ECPI University (248934).

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