Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 74.2%
- Average SAT
- 960
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 850–1,070
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 19
- Total Enrollment
- 1,863
Admissions Overview
Elizabeth City State University is less selective with a 74% acceptance rate. Most applicants who meet basic requirements will gain admission to this historically black public university. The middle 50% of students score between 850-1070 on the SAT, with an average of 960. Three-quarters of students return for their sophomore year at a 74% retention rate. The university seeks students who value the close-knit HBCU experience and want affordable education within the UNC system. ECSU looks for applicants committed to academic growth and community engagement, particularly those interested in the university's strong programs in education, aviation, and the sciences.