Elizabeth City State University

www.ecsu.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,000

2021 Average Net Price

$4,085

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.57%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

76.8%

3,373 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,054

81% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

39.8%

105 Graduates

About

Elizabeth City State University is a higher education institution located in Pasquotank County, NC. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Elizabeth City State University were General Interdisciplinary Studies (38 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (34 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (33 degrees).

In 2021, 321 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Elizabeth City State University. 60.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (211 degrees), 2.89 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (73 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Elizabeth City State University is $1,000, which is $−22,184 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Elizabeth City State University is $1,000, which is $−22,184 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,085.

In 2021, 80% of undergraduate students attending Elizabeth City State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,000

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Elizabeth City State University was $1,000. The cost of tuition at Elizabeth City State University is $−22,184 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$4,085

2021 Value

24.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Elizabeth City State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,085. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Elizabeth City State University grew by 24.9%.

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

$8,127

Room and Board

$1,240

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Elizabeth City State University was of $8,127 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 4.45% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,240. The cost of books and supplies increased by 45.9% 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

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at Elizabeth City State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 1.23% with respect to 2020, when 81% 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.

5.57%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Elizabeth City State University was 5.57%, which represents 25 out of the 449 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 3,373 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 30.8% annual growth. Out of those 3,373 applicants, 2,590 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 76.8% acceptance rate.

There were 2,054 students enrolled at Elizabeth City State University in 2021. 9% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Elizabeth City State University has an overall enrollment yield of 12.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

76.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,590

Accepted Out of 3,373

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Elizabeth City State University was 76.8% (2,590 admissions from 3,373 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 74.8%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 30.8%, while admissions grew by 34.3%..

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 (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

9% of enrolled first-time students at Elizabeth City State University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Elizabeth City State University had a total enrollment of 2,054 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Elizabeth City State University is 1,663 students and the part-time enrollment is 391. This means that 81% 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 67.3% Black or African American, 17.7% White, 5.01% Two or More Races, 4.67% Hispanic or Latino, 0.487% Asian, 0.487% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.146% 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 (41.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (30.7%) and White Female (8.48%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (36.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (19.4%) and White Female (16.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

81%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Elizabeth City State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,054 students. The full-time enrollment at Elizabeth City State University is 1,663 and the part-time enrollment is 391. This means that 81% of students enrolled at Elizabeth City State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

73%

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 Elizabeth City State University was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2021)

Black or African American
1,382 enrolled students
White
364 enrolled students
Two or More Races
103 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Elizabeth City State University is 67.3% Black or African American, 17.7% White, 5.01% Two or More Races, 4.67% Hispanic or Latino, 0.487% Asian, 0.487% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.146% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 75 students (3.65%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 69 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 (211 degrees awarded). There were 2.89 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (73 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Elizabeth City State University is General Interdisciplinary Studies (38 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (34 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (33 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (15 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (29 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (38 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 (175,195 people), Police officers (140,513 people), Other managers (126,579 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (113,184 people), and Registered nurses (61,306 people).

The most specialized majors at Elizabeth City State University in 2021 are Transportation (15 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (29 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (38 degrees), Protective Services (38 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (25 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Personal financial advisors, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Elizabeth City State University are Transportation (15 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (29 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (38 degrees), Protective Services (38 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (25 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (354,149 people), Elementary & secondary schools (285,314 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (214,863 people), Individual & family services (135,661 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (129,549 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 (2021)

General Interdisciplinary Studies
38 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
34 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
33 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Elizabeth City State University was General Interdisciplinary Studies with 38 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

126

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

195

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 126 degrees were awarded to men at Elizabeth City State University, which is 0.646 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (195).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 15 degrees were awarded to men at Elizabeth City State University in General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Elizabeth City State University in General Interdisciplinary Studies, which is 1.92 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

18%

100% Completion Time

39%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 18% 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, 39% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% 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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Elizabeth City State University is Female and Hispanic or Latino (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

Black or African American
211 degrees awarded
White
73 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Elizabeth City State University is black or african american (211 degrees awarded). There were 2.89 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (73 degrees).

2.18% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
130 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
81 degrees awarded
White Female
42 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Elizabeth City State University is black or african american female (130 degrees awarded). There were 1.6 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (81 degrees).

Operations

Elizabeth City State University has an endowment valued at nearly $16.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.32M (31.8%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Elizabeth City State University had a total salary expenditure of 70.6M. Elizabeth City State University employs 28 Assistant professors, 26 Associate professors and 17 Professors. Most academics at Elizabeth City State University are Male Associate professor (17), Male Assistant professor (15), and Male Professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Elizabeth City State University are: Management, with 58 employees, Service, with 43 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 37 employees.

Endowment

$16.7M

2021 Endowment

30%

growth from 2020

Elizabeth City State University has an endowment valued at about $16.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Elizabeth City State University grew 30% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $33.7M 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

$29M

2021 Salaries

0.843%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Elizabeth City State University paid a median of $29M in salaries, which represents 41.1% of their overall expenditure ($70.6M) and a 0.843% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.9M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Elizabeth City State University paid a total of $5.9M to 84 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

28 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

58 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Elizabeth City State University were Assistant professor with 28 employees, Associate professor with 26 employees, and Professor with 17 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Elizabeth City State University were Management with 58 employees, Service with 43 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 37 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Elizabeth City State University was Male Associate professor with 17 employees, Male Assistant professor with 15 employees, and Male Professor with 14 employees.

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