More selective than 69% of North Carolina colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $33,011. College Scorecard.
Higher than 2% of North Carolina colleges we cover and 5% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 13% of North Carolina colleges we cover and 10% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
Mid-Atlantic Christian University acceptance rate & admissions
Of 290 applicants, Mid-Atlantic Christian University admitted 221 and 46 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 830–1210 on the SAT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
Mid-Atlantic Christian University tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What Mid-Atlantic Christian University costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of Mid-Atlantic Christian University took 4.2 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in North Carolina. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $17,512 | $74,251 | 15.4 years |
| $30–48k | $16,406 | $69,561 | 14.4 years |
| $48–75k | $17,385 | $73,712 | 15.3 years |
| $75–110k | $21,476 | $91,058 | 18.9 years |
| $110k+ | $20,004 | $84,817 | 17.6 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (35% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($38,342) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $4,826 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
Mid-Atlantic Christian University majors, earnings & careers
Mid-Atlantic Christian University offers 12 bachelor's majors across 5 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Humanities & Languages · 5
- Education · 2
- Science & Math · 2
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 2
- Business & Finance · 1
Highest-earning majors at Mid-Atlantic Christian University
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Missions / Missionary Studies and Missiology | $32,383 | — |
| Bible Studies | $26,873 | $23,422 |
Quick list of all 12 majors
- Bible Studies$26,873
- Biology—
- Biopsychology—
- Business Administration—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)—
- Education (Subject Teaching)—
- Human Development and Family Studies—
- Linguistics—
- Missions / Missionary Studies and Missiology$32,383
- Pastoral Counseling / Ministry—
- Psychology (Clinical / Counseling)—
- Theology / Ministry—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Education (Subject Teaching) → High school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.2% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Elizabeth City
2 bedrooms $1,220.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 51 inches of rain a year, almost no snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: winter weather (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Pasquotank County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Pasquotank County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare Mid-Atlantic Christian University with similar schools
Similar private colleges in North Carolina by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Atlantic Christian University | 62% | $18,328 | 21% | $38,342 | This school |
| Livingstone College | 59% | $13,479 | 28% | $32,600 | |
| Bennett College | 51% | $28,299 | 25% | $36,654 | |
| Chowan University | 69% | $14,086 | 30% | $38,412 | |
| Watts College of Nursing | — | — | — | — |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Mid-Atlantic Christian University would cost you $4,849 more per year than Livingstone College, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Mid-Atlantic Christian University, mostly from higher housing & meal costs (+$4,006).
- Livingstone College gives aided families $143 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, North Carolina resident | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Livingstone College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $17,280 | $18,296 | −$1,016 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,300 | −$100 |
| Housing & meals | $10,800 | $6,794 | +$4,006 |
| Personal & travel | $4,520 | $2,000 | +$2,520 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$789 | −$85 | −$704 |
| Sticker price | $33,011 | $28,305 | +$4,706 |
| Average grants | −$14,683 | −$14,826 | +$143 |
| You pay | $18,328 | $13,479 | +$4,849 |
“+” means Mid-Atlantic Christian University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about Mid-Atlantic Christian University
What is the Mid-Atlantic Christian University acceptance rate?
Mid-Atlantic Christian University accepts 62% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 221 of 290 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 830–1210 on the SAT.
How much does Mid-Atlantic Christian University cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $33,011 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $18,328 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $17,512 and families earning $110k+ pay $20,004.
How much do Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates earn?
Former Mid-Atlantic Christian University students earn a median $38,342 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduation rate?
21% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 32% return for their second year.
How long does a Mid-Atlantic Christian University degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at Mid-Atlantic Christian University costs about $73,712 after grants ($17,385 a year for 4.2 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $38,342 ten years after starting, $4,826 more than high school graduates in North Carolina ($33,516), so the cost is repaid in 15.3 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Mid-Atlantic Christian University: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/mid-atlantic-christian-university (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).