Elizabeth City State University
Historically Black college or university · Elizabeth City, NC · 1,975 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
64%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
920–1080
ACT (middle 50%)
16–22
Average net price
$8,048
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$19,278
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
46%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Elizabeth City State University?
Elizabeth City State University accepts about 64 of every 100 applicants (64%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 920 and 1080 on the SAT. A score at or above 1080 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 920, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 16–22.
The latest federal data says Elizabeth City State University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Elizabeth City State University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Elizabeth City State University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $19,278 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $8,048 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $10,625 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$6,625
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$10,625
- Room & board$11,986
- Total cost of attendance$19,278
- Average net price after grants$8,048
Popular majors
Interdisciplinary Studies, Business, Parks, Recreation & Fitness, Criminal Justice, Transportation.
Elizabeth City State University FAQ
- What is Elizabeth City State University's acceptance rate?
- 64% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Elizabeth City State University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 920–1080. Aim for 1080 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Elizabeth City State University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 16–22.
- Is Elizabeth City State University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Elizabeth City State University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Elizabeth City State University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Elizabeth City State University cost?
- About $19,278 a year before aid; $8,048 on average after grants.
- What is Elizabeth City State University's FAFSA school code?
- 002926. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Elizabeth City State University receives your information.
- What is Elizabeth City State University's graduation rate?
- 46% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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