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Elizabeth City State University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Elizabeth City, NC🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

This public university in Elizabeth City, North Carolina enrolls about 2,150 students and accepts roughly two-thirds of applicants. In-state tuition runs $14,673 annually. The school's strongest degree programs are in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies and Criminal Justice. The six-year graduation rate is 44%, and graduates earn a median of $40,026 ten years after enrollment.

Acceptance rate
64.2%
Enrollment
2,149
Test policy
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Grad rate (6-yr)
44%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
920 – 1080
ACT (composite)
16 – 22
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$4,246
family income
$30–48k
$4,538
family income
$48–75k
$5,354
family income
$75–110k
$10,205
family income
$110k+
$15,663
family income
54% receive Pell grants
54% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Elizabeth City State University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Multi/Interdisciplinary
17.2%
Criminal Justice
17.2%
Business & Marketing
11.6%
Parks & Recreation
9.9%
Biology
8.5%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$40,026
Earnings (6 yr)
$33,776
Completion
44%
Retention
77%
Median debt
$21,463

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Elizabeth City State University?

Elizabeth City State University has an acceptance rate of 64.2%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Elizabeth City State University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 920 and 1080 on the SAT. The ACT range is 16–22.

How much does Elizabeth City State University actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $4,246 per year, rising to $15,663 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.