Through teaching, research, and community outreach, the university is a valuable resource for developing the intellectual capital of the state and the nation and for addressing the environmentally sensitive economic needs of northeastern North Carolina.
Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) is an institution of higher learning located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, in the United States. A historically black university (HBCU), ECSU enrolls nearly 2,500 students in 37 baccalaureate programs and three masters degree programs. ECSU is a member school of the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund.
Elizabeth City State University was established by the North Carolina General Assembly in 1891 in response to a bill calling for the creation of a two-year Normal School for the "teaching and training 1 teachers of the colored race to teach in the common schools of North Carolina." This was to provide training for more teachers of primary grades.
In 1937, the school made the transformation into a full four-year teachers college and was officially named Elizabeth City State Teachers College, while expanding its role to include the training of principals as well. In 1939, the college awarded its first Bachelor of Science degrees in its program of Elementary Education. Within the following twenty-five years, the college expanded its offerings to include a vocational-technical program and a total of thirteen academic majors.
In December 1961, the college gained membership in the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. In 1963 its name was changed to Elizabeth City State College. In 1969, its name was changed to Elizabeth City State University to reflect expansion and the addition of graduate programs. When the University of North Carolina System was formed in 1972, ECSU became one of the system's sixteen constituent universities and entered into its current phase of development and organization.
ECSU's considerably spacious campus property encompasses 200 acres, mostly flanked by residential districts.
Students can choose to be involved in various on-campus organizations, including fraternities, sororities, campus radio and TV stations, and intramural sports. A member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, ECSU's athletes compete in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 59% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc) Basketball (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc) Baseball (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc) Track (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 2,931 | $ 11,270 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,399 | $ 9,738 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,095 | $ 1,095 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,908 | 68% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,198 | 78% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,661 | 18% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 1,982 | 48% | |
Any Aid: |
90% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 77% (Selective) |
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| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 92% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 370, Math: 380 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 460, Math: 460 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 19% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 14, Verbal: 13, Math: 15 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 18, Verbal: 17, Math: 18 |
| Application Fee: | $ 30.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |