# Mid-Atlantic Christian University

Private nonprofit college in Elizabeth City, NC. IPEDS ID 199458.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/mid-atlantic-christian-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/mid-atlantic-christian-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 62% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $18,328 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 21%; beats 2% of NC colleges and 5% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $38,342; beats 13% of NC colleges and 10% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $9,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,512 |
| 30-48k | $16,406 |
| 48-75k | $17,385 |
| 75-110k | $21,476 |
| 110k+ | $20,004 |

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

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.24 years on average (35% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $38,342 (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 | $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 |

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

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $33,011
- Tuition and fees: $17,280
- Housing and meals: $10,800; books: $1,200

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 390–640; SAT math: 440–570; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 290 applicants, 221 admitted, 46 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 62%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 76%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (12 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missions / Missionary Studies and Missiology | not reported | $32,383 | not reported |
| Bible Studies | $11,491 | $26,873 | $23,422 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Linguistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Development and Family Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biopsychology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher: median wage not reported (metro), $54,930 (NC), $63,970 (U.S.)
- Education (Subject Teaching) → High school teacher: median wage not reported (metro), $57,650 (NC), $72,040 (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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