Elizabeth City State University

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Provided by Elizabeth City State University

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

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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.

History

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.

Campus life

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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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Vikings

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
2,282
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
99%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 11,270
Students Receiving Aid:
90%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 30
Selectivity:
Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 99%
Part-Time 1%
Men vs. Women
Women 54%
Men 46%
Race/Ethnicity
African-American 78%
Caucasian 19%
Other 3%
Hispanic 0%
Asian 0%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 83%
Out-of-State 17%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
North Carolina 83%
Virginia 8%
Maryland 2%
Pennsylvania 1%
New Jersey 1%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 59%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

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%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 77% (Selective)
Test Scores  
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 Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

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

Degree Programs at Elizabeth City State University

Bachelor's Level Majors

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CAMPUS ADDRESS Parkview Drive 1704 Weeksville Road Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909 Telephone: 252-335-3400 ADMISSIONS ADDRESS Office of Admissions Campus Box 901 Elizabeth City State University 1704 Weeksville Road Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909 Toll-free: 800-347-3278 E-mail: admissions@alpha.ecsu.edu

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