ECPI University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition
$17,424
5.07% growth from 2020
2021 Average Net Price
$22,004
After Financial Aid
2019 Student Loan
3.45%
Default Rate
2021 Acceptance Rate
82.5%
4,802 Applicants
2021 Enrolled Students
12,466
99.1% Full-Time
2021 Graduation Rate
33.5%
156 Graduates

About

ECPI University is a higher education institution located in Virginia Beach city, VA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at ECPI University were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (818 degrees awarded), Food Preparation Assistant (12 degrees), and Medical Assistant (9 degrees).

In 2021, 4,403 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at ECPI University. 63.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,849 degrees), 1.12 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,651 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at ECPI University is $17,424, which is $5,640 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

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In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at ECPI University is $17,424, which is $5,640 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,004.

In 2021, 59% of undergraduate students attending ECPI University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$17,424
2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at ECPI University was $17,424. The cost of tuition at ECPI University is $5,640 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

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Average Net Price

$22,004
2021 Value
0.308%
1 Year Growth

In 2021 ECPI University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,004. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of ECPI University grew by 0.308%.

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Other Student Expenses

$8,670
Room and Board
$900
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at ECPI University was of $8,670 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $900. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

59%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
48%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

59% of undergraduate students at ECPI University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 4.84% with respect to 2020, when 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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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.
3.45%
2019 Default Rate
189
Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at ECPI University was 3.45%, which represents 189 out of the 5480 total borrowers.

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ECPI University received 4,802 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 13.4% annual growth. Out of those 4,802 applicants, 3,960 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 82.5% acceptance rate.

There were 12,466 students enrolled at ECPI University in 2021.

ECPI University has an overall enrollment yield of 25.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

82.5%
Acceptance Rate in 2021
3,960
Accepted Out of 4,802

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of ECPI University was 82.5% (3,960 admissions from 4,802 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 80.4%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 13.4%, while admissions declined by −11.1%..

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ECPI University had a total enrollment of 12,466 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at ECPI University is 12,349 students and the part-time enrollment is 117. This means that 99.1% of students enrolled at ECPI University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at ECPI University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 38.5% Black or African American, 37.4% White, 11.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.8% Two or More Races, 3.39% Asian, 0.578% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.554% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at ECPI University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (27.5%), followed by White Female (19.7%) and White Male (17.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (26%), followed by White Female (19%) and Black or African American Male (17.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

99.1%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at ECPI University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 12,466 students. The full-time enrollment at ECPI University is 12,349 and the part-time enrollment is 117. This means that 99.1% of students enrolled at ECPI University are enrolled full-time compared with 42.4% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

43%
2021 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 was 43%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (59%), ECPI University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)
  1. Black or African American
    4,800 enrolled students
  2. White
    4,657 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    1,446 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at ECPI University is 38.5% Black or African American, 37.4% White, 11.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.8% Two or More Races, 3.39% Asian, 0.578% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.554% 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 43.3% White, 26.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.8% 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, 399 students (3.2%) did not report their race.

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In 2021, 1,191 more women than men received degrees from ECPI University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at ECPI University is white (1,849 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1651 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at ECPI University is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (818 degrees awarded), followed by Food Preparation Assistant (12 degrees) and Medical Assistant (9 degrees).

In 2021,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at ECPI University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (994 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (331 degrees), and Health (2,475 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at ECPI University are Registered nurses (1,350,746 people), Software developers (517,831 people), Other managers (220,049 people), Medical & health services managers (156,777 people), and Police officers (134,950 people).

The most specialized majors at ECPI University in 2021 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (994 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (331 degrees), Health (2,475 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (148 degrees), and Protective Services (103 degrees) (as of 2021).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at ECPI University are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Surgeons, Physicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at ECPI University are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (994 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (331 degrees), Health (2,475 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (148 degrees), and Protective Services (103 degrees) (as of 2021).

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Common Industries by Major

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at ECPI University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,526,398 people), Computer Systems Design (598,073 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (351,884 people), Elementary & secondary schools (325,050 people), and Outpatient care centers (238,795 people).

The most specialized majors at ECPI University are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (994 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (331 degrees), Health (2,475 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (148 degrees), and Protective Services (103 degrees) (as of 2021).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by ECPI University.
Most Common (2021)
  1. 574 degrees awarded
  2. 495 degrees awarded
  3. 462 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at ECPI University was Registered Nursing with 574 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,606
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2021
2,797
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2021

In 2021, 1,606 degrees were awarded to men at ECPI University, which is 0.574 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,797).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 374 degrees were awarded to men at ECPI University in Network & System Administration, which is 4.25 times more than the 88 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 771 degrees were awarded to men at ECPI University in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 16.4 times more than the 47 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

33%
100% Completion Time
34%
150% Completion Time

In 2021, 33% of students graduating from ECPI University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 34% within 200%.

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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.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Asian Female
Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at ECPI University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)
  1. White
    1,849 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    1,651 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    491 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at ECPI University is white (1,849 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1651 degrees).

0.795% of degree recipients (35 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)
  1. Black or African American Female
    1,194 degrees awarded
  2. White Female
    1,023 degrees awarded
  3. White Male
    826 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at ECPI University is black or african american female (1,194 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1023 degrees).

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ECPI University employs 237 Instructors, 153 Associate professors and 16 Professors. Most academics at ECPI University are Female Instructor (195), Male Associate professor (90), and Female Associate professor (63).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at ECPI University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 348 employees, Management, with 132 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 63 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$86.4M
2021 Salaries
5.85%
decline from 2020

In 2021, ECPI University paid a median of $86.4M in salaries, a 5.85% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 12.8M (34.8% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$31.7M
Instructional Salaries
414
Number of Employees

In 2021, ECPI University paid a total of $31.7M to 414 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $3.32M (26%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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Occupations by Share

Instructor
Most Common Instructor
237 Employees
Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
348 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at ECPI University were Instructor with 237 employees, Associate professor with 153 employees, and Professor with 16 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at ECPI University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 348 employees, Management with 132 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 63 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)
  1. Female Instructor
  2. Male Associate professor
  3. Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at ECPI University was Female Instructor with 195 employees, Male Associate professor with 90 employees, and Female Associate professor with 63 employees.

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