
Elizabeth City, NC
Open Admissions
Graduation
Elizabeth City State University is a public four-year institution located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. With an enrollment of approximately 1,863 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 70%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 46%. Graduates earn a median salary of $40,026 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $7,237 per year.
Acceptance Rate
70%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
46%
Enrollment
1,863
Total students
Median Earnings
$40,026
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$3,412
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,412
Per year
Average Net Price
$7,237
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
920–1080
25th–75th percentile
ACT Score Range
16 – 22
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
920
Median
985
75th
1080
SAT Math
25th
450
Median
465
75th
520
ACT Composite
25th
16
Median
17
75th
22
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$28,948
10-Year Earnings
$400,260
ROI Multiple
13.8×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students