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Elizabeth City State University

Elizabeth City, NC 4 year Public

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

76.8%

The data shows that the ACT was more popular among the first-time enrolled students, with a majority of students opting for this test.

Average SAT Score

965

Students submitting SAT Score

Out of the total 2590 admitted students 29 students submitted their SAT score when applying.

9%

For the admitted students who submitted SAT scores, 50% of their scores fell within the following range 860-1070. Specifically, in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) section, 50% of admitted students scored between 450 and 550, while 25% scored below 450 and another 25% scored above 550.

In the Math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 410 and 520, while 25% scored below 410 and 25% achieved a score of 520. The data suggests that, applicants with a composite SAT score of 965 or higher have competitive chances of gaining admission to Elizabeth City State University.

Overall, for the admitted students who submitted SAT scores, their scores placed most of them at the bottom, below 82% of test takers nationally.

  • Reading and Writing

    450-550
  • Math

    410-520

Average ACT Score

The average ACT score of admitted students for Fall 2021 enrollment season.

17

Students who Submitted ACT Score

Out of the 2590 admitted students 67 students submitted their ACT score when applying.

21%

Similar to the SAT, Elizabeth City State University does not require applicants to submit either SAT or ACT scores. However, during the Fall 2021 admissions season, around 21% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

The middle 50% of admitted students received a composite ACT score between 15 and 19, with 25% scoring above 19 and another 25% scoring below 15.

For the admitted students who submitted ACT scores, their scores placed most of them around the middle, above 49% of test takers nationally.

  • English

    13-18
  • Math

    15-18
  • Composite

    15-19

Application Fees

Fall 2021

$30

Undergraduate

$30

Graduate

Applicants Stats

The following table details the number of students who applied, admitted, and enrolled in Elizabeth City State University during the Fall 2021 enrollment season.

Total Men Women
Applicants 3,373 1,249 2,124
Admitted students 2,590 874 1,716
Enrolled students 324 141 183
Acceptance rate 77% 70% 81%
Yield rate 12% 16% 11%
    • Total Applicants

      During the Fall 2021 enrollment season, Elizabeth City State University received a total of 3,373 applications. These applications included 1,249 male applicants and 2,124 female applicants.
    • Admitted Students

      Out of the 3,373 applicants, Elizabeth City State University admitted 2,590 students. Among the admitted students, there were 874 males and 1,716 females who received offers of admission.
    • Enrolled Students

      Among the admitted students, 324 students chose to enroll at Elizabeth City State University. This means that 324 students accepted the admission offers and officially registered to attend the university for the Fall 2021 term. Among the enrolled students, 141 were male and 183 were female.
    • Acceptance Rate

      The acceptance rate is the percentage of applicants who were offered admission. In this case, Elizabeth City State University had an overall acceptance rate of 77% for the Fall 2021 enrollment season. When we break it down by gender, the acceptance rate for male applicants was 70% while the acceptance rate for female applicants was 81%.
    • Yield Rate

      The yield rate is the percentage of admitted students who actually chose to enroll at the university. Elizabeth City State University had an overall yield rate of 12% for the Fall 2021 term. The yield rate for male admitted students was 16%, and for female admitted students, it was 11%.

Admission and Enrollment Trends

The following table presents the application, admission, and enrollment statistics for Elizabeth City State University over the past 7 years.

Applicants Admitted Students Acceptance Rate Enrolled Students Yield Rate
Year Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women
2015 1,531 624 907 1,071 429 642 70% 69% 71% 268 127 141 25% 30% 22%
2016 1,566 626 940 895 351 544 57% 56% 58% 203 104 99 23% 30% 18%
2017 2,677 997 1,680 1,601 540 1,061 60% 54% 63% 349 152 197 22% 28% 19%
2018 2,486 996 1,490 1,474 538 936 59% 54% 63% 418 176 242 28% 33% 26%
2019 2,549 953 1,596 1,673 554 1,119 66% 58% 70% 385 158 227 23% 28% 20%
2020 2,578 968 1,610 1,929 672 1,257 75% 69% 78% 364 156 208 19% 23% 16%
2021 3,373 1,249 2,124 2,590 874 1,716 77% 70% 81% 324 141 183 12% 16% 11%

Admission Requirements

Fall 2021

Elizabeth City State University uses the following list of admission requirements and recommended documents when evaluating students' applications. All documents listed under the Required sections must be submitted with your application, but those listed under the Recommended section are optional.

Elizabeth City State University is a test-optional college where applicants are not required to submit standardized test (SAT or ACT) scores with their applications. Test scores are considered if submitted, but they are not mandatory. In the 1 enrollment season, 1 of admitted students submitted SAT scores, and 1 submitted ACT scores for admission. Please double-check with the school to verify the current and complete admission requirements.

Required

  • Secondary school GPA
  • Secondary school record
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Recommended

  • Secondary school rank
  • Completion of college-preparatory program

Considered

  • Test scores (SAT/ACT)

Neither required nor recommended

  • Recommendation letters
  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • Other tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)

Accepted Credits

Fall 2021

The following is a list of college preparatory work and life experience that are accepted at Elizabeth City State University.

  • Credit for life experiences

    Not Accepted
  • Advanced placement (AP) credits

    Accepted
  • Dual credit (college credit earned while in high school)

    Accepted

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