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  • ELIZABETH CITY, NC
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Elizabeth City State University

#12 in Best Value Colleges in North Carolina
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    1. Academics
      B minus
    2. Value
      B+
    3. Diversity
      A minus
    4. Campus
      C+
    5. Athletics
      B minus
    6. Party Scene
      B
    7. Professors
      B minus
    8. Location
      C
    9. Dorms
      B
    10. Campus Food
      C+
    11. Student Life
      B minus
    12. Safety
      C+
    Elizabeth City State is a public university located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. As a historically black college, Elizabeth City State has a strong history of and commitment to the education of black Americans. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,624 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Elizabeth City State acceptance rate is 75%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Criminal Justice and Safety Studies, and Business. Graduating 43% of students, Elizabeth City State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $23,700.
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    1704 WEEKSVILLE RD
    ELIZABETH CITY, NC 27909
    Branch of
    University of North Carolina System
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    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
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    Elizabeth City State Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    75%
    Application Deadline
    June 30
    SAT Range
    840-1000
    ACT Range
    15-19
    Application Fee
    $30
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No
    Application Website
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $3,270 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $9,031 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    96%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B minus
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    17:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      38 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      34 Graduates
    • Business
      33 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      25 Graduates
    • Biology
      24 Graduates
    • Psychology
      19 Graduates
    • Aeronautics and Aviation Technology
      15 Graduates
    • Sport and Fitness Management
      15 Graduates
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      14 Graduates
    • Kindergarten and Preschool Education
      10 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    4
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    4
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      65%
    • On Campus
      6%
    • Online
      29%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,624 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    286
    Undergrads Over 25
    19%
    Pell Grant
    73%
    Varsity Athletes
    1%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $30,400 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    43%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
    National
    83%
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