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  • Students

    Find out more about the characteristics of students who attend ECSU.

  • Admissions

    See how many students applied, accepted, and enrolled at ECSU. Learn more about students’ high school preparation and test scores.

  • College Costs & Financial Aid

    Learn about costs to attend ECSU and how much financial aid is typically awarded.

  • College Cost Estimator

    Estimate your cost to attend ECSU in a few simple steps.

  • Classes and Campus Life

    Learn more about professors, where students live, and campus safety at ECSU.

  • Student Experiences

    Discover ways to be actively involved in your education at ECSU – inside and outside the classroom.

  • Majors, Graduation and Next Steps

    See which majors are most popular at ECSU and what recent graduates plan to do after earning their bachelor's degree.

  • Student Success & Progress

    Discover how many students who start at ECSU finish their bachelor's degree and how long it takes.

  • Student Learning Outcomes

    Figure out what learning gains to expect in critical thinking, writing, and other important subjects at ECSU.

Elizabeth City State University

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.

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As northeastern North Carolina's four-year institution of higher education, Elizabeth City State University has been an important academic and cultural center for the region. A constituent institution of the University of North Carolina system, ECSU is committed to fulfilling our mission of serving as a valuable resource for building the state's intellectual capital through teaching, research and community outreach.

Our students are exposed to exciting research opportunities that extend their learning beyond textbooks and classrooms. The university provides an academically rigorous, stimulating learning environment and a faculty committed to the education of each student. ECSU ranked second among Top Public Baccalaureate Colleges in the South and 11th among Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the 2010 "America's Best Colleges" by U.S. News & World Report. Academic excellence is at the heart of ECSU. Through our pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning, our students, our faculty, our region and our state will continue to elevate higher and emerge stronger.

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