# Elizabeth City State University (ECSU)

Public college in Elizabeth City, NC. IPEDS ID 198507.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/elizabeth-city-state-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/elizabeth-city-state-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 64% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $6,364 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 44%; beats 27% of NC colleges and 31% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $40,026; beats 19% of NC colleges and 13% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $12,656

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $4,246 |
| 30-48k | $4,538 |
| 48-75k | $5,354 |
| 75-110k | $10,205 |
| 110k+ | $15,663 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.42 years on average (30% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $40,026 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $4,246 | $18,767 | 2.9 years |
| 30-48k | $4,538 | $20,058 | 3.1 years |
| 48-75k | $5,354 | $23,665 | 3.6 years |
| 75-110k | $10,205 | $45,106 | 6.9 years |
| 110k+ | $15,663 | $69,230 | 10.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $17,701 in-state; about $21,701 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $6,536 in-state, $10,536 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $9,079; books: $1,240

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 470–560; SAT math: 450–520; ACT: 16–22 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 5,360 applicants, 3,778 admitted, 347 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 64%, ACT 16–22 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 71%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (27 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | not reported | $68,723 | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | $53,625 | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | $29,778 | $50,239 | $23,903 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | $50,146 | not reported |
| Business Administration | not reported | $49,903 | $26,576 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $26,821 | $48,398 | not reported |
| Social Work | not reported | $45,224 | $25,467 |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering / Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | $32,021 |
| Sustainability Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Homeland Security | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Air Transportation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Criminal Justice → Police officer: median wage not reported (metro), $59,300 (NC), $76,210 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage not reported (metro), $98,560 (NC), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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