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Elizabeth City State University, also referred to as ECSU, is located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, United States. This is a historically black university founded in the year 1891. The North Carolina General Assembly played a vital role in its establishment. It gained university status in the year 1969. ECSU is organized into four degree-granting schools, which are:
Elizabeth City State University's athletic teams are better known as the Vikings. The men's teams participate in cross country, track and field, basketball, baseball, golf, and football. The women's teams compete in bowling, basketball, track and field, cross country, softball, tennis, and volleyball.
Elizabeth City State is in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Elizabeth City, NC. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Elizabeth City State earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include music, science, mathematics, computer science and engineering, and security and law enforcement.
Elizabeth City State does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 370 to 460 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 380 and 470.
Some professors at Elizabeth City State are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
Elizabeth City State, in 2007-2008, had 3,061 students (2,981 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at the school are minorities.
Most students at Elizabeth City State attend full-time. The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at Elizabeth City State belong to the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association for major sports.
Degree seekers find the school to be more affordable than many of its peers.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Elizabeth City State University, a constituent institution of The University of North Carolina, offers baccalaureate programs in the arts and sciences, professional and pre-professional areas, as well as master's degrees in selected disciplines.
Originally an institution for African-American students, the university's rich heritage provides a strong background for its increasingly multicultural student body. By providing a challenging, student-centered learning environment, the university prepares its students for responsible participation and leadership in an ever-changing world.
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."
More complete details are provided below.
Elizabeth City State University
1704 Weeksville Rd
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
General Phone: (252) 335-3400
http://www.ecsu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 90 | business management, accounting |
| Education And Teaching | 75 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, educational administration, education of learning disabled, middle school teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, biology teaching, mental retardation education, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 62 | sociology, English, history, political science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 40 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 35 | biology, geology, chemistry, physics, oceanography |
| Family And Social Work | 22 | social work |
| Therapy And Counseling | 21 | psychology |
| Media | 20 | communication studies |
| Music | 10 | music, music management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer science |
| Design | 7 | graphic design |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | industrial tech, engineering technician |
| Fine Arts | 6 | fine arts |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Transportation | 4 | aviation tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Elizabeth City State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 389 | 37 |
| Master's degree | 22 | 4 |
Elizabeth City State is a historically black college.
In 2007-2008, Elizabeth City State had a total enrollment of 3,061 students (2,981 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 94% |
| Graduate | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 20% |
| Black | 75% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 82% |
| Virginia | 8% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| New York | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
Elizabeth City State offers campus housing for 1,735 of its 2,981 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Elizabeth City, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 18 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,807 | 1,437 | 80% | 645 | 45% |
| Men | 726 | 541 | 75% | 252 | 47% |
| Women | 1,081 | 896 | 83% | 393 | 44% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 370 | 460 |
| SAT Math | 380 | 470 |
| SAT Writing | 360 | 450 |
| ACT Verbal | 12 | 18 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 18 |
| ACT Composite | 14 | 19 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 94% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 13% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,922 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,936 |
| Room and board | $ 5,300 |
| Room charge | $ 4,400 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,092 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Elizabeth City State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 292600)
Elizabeth City State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 34 | 16 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 41 | 24 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 29 | 17 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $73,754 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 23 | $82,013 | 11 | $87,648 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 25 | $73,726 | 14 | $70,381 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 26 | $61,169 | 13 | $66,762 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 9 | $64,668 | 3 | $63,846 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 17 | $58,644 | 10 | $58,925 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 102 | $68,656 | 53 | $69,955 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Basketball | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 72 | 31 | 103 |
| Football | 50 | 0 | 50 |
| Basketball | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| Baseball | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 16 | 16 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Elizabeth City State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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