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Elizabeth City State University admits 64% of those who apply, which makes it moderately selective. The median admission rate of colleges on this site that report one is 77%. The average SAT score of admitted students is 1019 out of 1600 (midpoints: 500 in reading and writing, 465 in maths). The midpoint ACT score is 17 out of 36.
What it costs
| Tuition and fees, students from North Carolina | $6,625 |
| Tuition and fees, students from elsewhere | $10,625 |
| Room and meals on campus | $11,986 |
| Books and supplies | $520 |
| Average full cost of a year (tuition, living, books), before aid | $19,278 |
| Average net price after grants and scholarships | $8,048 |
The net price is what students who got federal aid paid on average for a year after grants and scholarships were taken off (for a public college, students from inside the state). It is 52% below the median net price of colleges in North Carolina on this site ($16,597). International students are normally charged the out-of-state tuition and do not receive US federal aid.
Net price by family income
| Family income a year | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | $6,031 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $6,175 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $6,822 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $10,385 |
| Above $110,000 | $16,389 |
For students who received federal aid. A negative figure means grants were larger than the cost counted.
For an estimate that fits your own family, use the college's net price calculator.
Results
| Measure | This college | NC median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students who come back for a second year | 77% | 72% | 73% |
| Students who finish their degree (within one and a half times the normal length) | 46% | 45% | 49% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $44,614 | $46,097 | $53,132 |
| Median federal loan debt of those who finish | $20,745 | $21,590 | $19,994 |
Medians are the middle value of the colleges on this site in North Carolina and in the whole country. Completion and return rates count first-time, full-time students. Earnings and debt count students who received federal aid.
The students
57% of undergraduates receive a Pell Grant, the federal grant for students from lower-income families. 55% take a federal student loan. The undergraduate body is 50% women and 50% men. By undergraduate numbers it is number 35 of the 95 colleges in North Carolina on this site that report a size; the middle-sized one has 1,276.
Other colleges in North Carolina of a similar size
- Davidson CollegeDavidson, private nonprofit
- Gardner-Webb UniversityBoiling Springs, private nonprofit
- University of Mount OliveMount Olive, private nonprofit
- Methodist UniversityFayetteville, private nonprofit
- Lenoir-Rhyne UniversityHickory, private nonprofit
- Wingate UniversityWingate, private nonprofit
Common questions
What is the acceptance rate of Elizabeth City State University?
Elizabeth City State University admits 64% of applicants, according to the College Scorecard.
How much is tuition at Elizabeth City State University?
Published tuition and fees are $6,625 a year for students from North Carolina and $10,625 for others. Most students with aid pay less: see the net price.
What is the graduation rate of Elizabeth City State University?
46% of first-time, full-time students finish within one and a half times the normal length of the course.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education, data released on 2 November 2026; checked in November 2026. Net price, debt and earnings describe students who received US federal aid. Costs change each year. This is official data for general information, not advice: confirm costs and admission rules on the college's own website and at collegescorecard.ed.gov.