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Elizabeth City State University, North Carolina

Overview of Elizabeth City State University

Elizabeth City State is in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Elizabeth City State earn degrees up to the Master's degree.

Areas of Study

The most common major fields study at the school include mathematics, science, music, fine arts, and security and law enforcement.

Elizabeth City State Selectivity

Elizabeth City State does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 370 to 460 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 380 and 460.

Faculty

Some professors at Elizabeth City State are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.

Student Body

The school, in 2005, had 2,664 students (2,439 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at Elizabeth City State are minorities.

Student Life

Most students at the school attend full-time. Elizabeth City State is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Elizabeth City State makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association for major sports.

Elizabeth City State Tuition and Affordability

Degree seekers find Elizabeth City State 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.

Contacting Elizabeth City State

Elizabeth City State University
1704 Weeksville Rd
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
General Phone: (252) 335-3400
Admissions Phone: (252) 335-3305
Financial Aid Phone: (252) 335-3283
http://www.ecsu.edu

Elizabeth City State Programs and Degrees (2005)

Elizabeth City State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management64business management, accounting
Liberal Arts51sociology, English, history, political science
Security And Law Enforcement41criminal justice and safety
Education And Teaching31elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, middle school teaching, business teaching, education of learning disabled, biology teaching, mental retardation education, math teaching, ...
Science30biology, oceanography, chemistry, physics, geology
Computer Science And Engineering19computer science
Therapy And Counseling14psychology
Family And Social Work12social work
Engineering Technician11industrial tech
Music10music management, music
Fine Arts8fine arts
Mathematics5mathematics, applied mathematics
Media5communication studies
Transportation3aviation tech
Design1graphic design

Number of programs and degrees for Elizabeth City State in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree29637
Master's degree93

Elizabeth City State Student Body

Elizabeth City State is a historically black college.

In 2005, Elizabeth City State had a total enrollment of 2,664 students (2,439 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men47%
Women53%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate99%
Graduate1%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White23%
Black75%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Other Races0%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1934%
20-2126%
22-2415%
25-297%
30-344%
35-394%
40-497%
50-642%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
North Carolina83%
Virginia8%
Maryland2%
New Jersey1%
Pennsylvania1%
District of Columbia1%
South Carolina1%
Connecticut1%
Georgia1%
New York1%

Elizabeth City State Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time76 %
Part-Time80 %

Elizabeth City State Room and Board (2005)

Elizabeth City State offers campus housing for 1,436 of its 2,439 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Elizabeth City, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.

Elizabeth City State Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1,6781,29377%56043%
Men69751974%26351%
Women98177479%29738%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal370460
SAT Math380460
ACT Verbal1317
ACT Math1518
ACT Composite1418

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrequired
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT92%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT19%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Admissions Phone Number: (252) 335-3305

Elizabeth City State Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,931
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 11,270
Room and board$ 4,710
Room charge$ 3,155
Board (meal plan) charge$ 1,843
Books and supplies$ 600
Other expenses$ 900

Financial Aid:
Elizabeth City State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 292600)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (252) 335-3283

Elizabeth City State Faculty

Elizabeth City State has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured3614
Non-tenured, but on tenure track2515
Non-tenured and not on tenure track2714

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year1*0*
Associate professorcalendar year0*2*
Lecturercalendar year1*1*
No academic rankcalendar year0*3$34,534
All faculty totalcalendar year2*6$41,590

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year24$62,46712$68,666
Associate professoracademic year19$57,7417$62,453
Assistant professoracademic year17$50,1888$50,617
Instructoracademic year4$43,5451*
Lectureracademic year7$45,5903$35,333
No academic rankacademic year15$46,9196$43,000
All faculty totalacademic year86$54,03037$56,119

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Elizabeth City State Athletics

Athletic Conferences (2005):

SportConference
FootballCentral Intercollegiate Athletic Association
BasketballCentral Intercollegiate Athletic Association
BaseballCentral Intercollegiate Athletic Association
TrackCentral Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total642690
Football46046
Basketball91019
Baseball909
All Other Sports01616

Elizabeth City State Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science

DESIGN
Graphic Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
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
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

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Elizabeth City State Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Elizabeth City State Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 2%Elizabeth City State Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Elizabeth City State Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in music
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Elizabeth City State % of degrees in music
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Elizabeth City State % of degrees in security and law enforcement
% of degrees in science
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Elizabeth City State % of degrees in science
% of degrees in fine arts
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Elizabeth City State % of degrees in fine arts
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 16%Elizabeth City State % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Elizabeth City State Minority % of student body
% of degrees in mathematics
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Elizabeth City State % of degrees in mathematics
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Elizabeth City State Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers campus housing
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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