Elizabeth City State University
Elizabeth City, North Carolina · Public · HBCU
Elizabeth City State University admitted 71% of 5,360 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores are optional. 48% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Elizabeth City State University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free. Elizabeth City State University asks for a midyear report from your school.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Elizabeth City State University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $15,081 in-state and $19,081 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $7,363 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is Elizabeth City State University’s acceptance rate?
Elizabeth City State University admitted 71% of applicants: 3,778 of 5,360 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Elizabeth City State University’s application deadline?
Elizabeth City State University uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
How much is Elizabeth City State University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Elizabeth City State University require?
Besides the application and transcript, Elizabeth City State University asks for a midyear report from your school.
Does Elizabeth City State University have supplemental essays?
No. Elizabeth City State University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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