Elizabeth City State University
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How strong are the academics at Elizabeth City State University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

16:1
Student to faculty ratio
26
Average class size

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Elizabeth City has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
95
10-19
93
20-29
57
30-39
34
40-49
10
50-99
24
100+
18

Honors Programs

Elizabeth City State University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Elizabeth City's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Elizabeth City State University:

77%
First-year retention rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Elizabeth City State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Business Administration and Management, General
31.6
36.88
42.16
47.44
52.72
58

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 30
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 36
  • Accounting 5
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 15
Education
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 10
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 3
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other 6
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 2
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Public Health Education and Promotion 0
History
  • History, General 4
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 40
  • Homeland Security 12
  • Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management 9
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 1
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 58
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 58
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 58
  • Sustainability Studies 3
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 23
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 12
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 21
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 15
Transportation And Materials Moving
  • Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 30
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Graphic Design 10
  • Digital Arts 10
  • Music, General 0
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