Elizabeth City State University Admission
Application Fee
$30
Graduate Application Fee
$30
Acceptance Rate
70.49%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
9.18%
Freshmen Enrollment
350
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 3,927 students have applied and 2,912 students have allowed to admit to Elizabeth City State University (Acceptance rate: 74.15%). ECSU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 12.02 % where 350 students have finally enrolled out of 2,912 admitted students.
ECSU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Barton College and Belmont Abbey College, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 75.09%).
ECSU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 15.37%).
How to Apply to Elizabeth City State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply ECSU. ECSU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.ecsu.edu/admissions/index.php |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.ecsu.edu/admissions/prospective-students.php |
| Financial Aid | https://www.ecsu.edu/cost-and-aid/index.php |
| Net Price Calculator | https://tcc.ruffalonl.com/Elizabeth City State University/Net_Price_Calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.ecsu.edu/student-life/military-veteran-affairs/index.php |
| Athletic | https://ecsuvikings.com/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.ecsu.edu/student-life/accessibility.php |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at ECSU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Elizabeth City State University is 0. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Elizabeth City State University is lower than the schools (average score is 1,089). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth City State University | 0 | 0 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,089 | 23 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina | 1,122 | 66 |
SAT Score by Subject
At Elizabeth City State University, 34 students submitted SAT scores (10% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 0 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 420 | 505 | 550 |
| Mathematics | 430 | 480 | 520 |
| Total | 850 | 985 | 1,070 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
ECSU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Elizabeth City State University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |