Elizabeth City State University Acceptance Rate
Elizabeth City, North Carolina · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,360
- Admitted
- 3,778
- Yield
- 9.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Elizabeth City State University's acceptance rate has risen from 49% in 2014–15 to 70.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,504 to 5,360 (+256%) over that period.
Its 70.5% rate makes Elizabeth City State University more selective than about 62% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 53 tracked North Carolina schools, it is more selective than about 62%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (72.8% for women vs 66.9% for men, a 5.9-point gap). Elizabeth City State University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 9.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,504 | 737 | 49% | 209 |
| 2015–16 | 1,531 | 1,071 | 70% | 268 |
| 2016–17 | 1,566 | 895 | 57.2% | 203 |
| 2017–18 | 2,677 | 1,601 | 59.8% | 349 |
| 2018–19 | 2,486 | 1,474 | 59.3% | 418 |
| 2019–20 | 2,549 | 1,673 | 65.6% | 385 |
| 2020–21 | 2,578 | 1,929 | 74.8% | 364 |
| 2021–22 | 3,373 | 2,590 | 76.8% | 324 |
| 2022–23 | 3,927 | 2,912 | 74.2% | 350 |
| 2023–24 | 5,360 | 3,778 | 70.5% | 347 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,275 | 2,384 | 72.8% |
| Men | 2,085 | 1,394 | 66.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
How Elizabeth City State compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Elizabeth City State University's acceptance rate?
Elizabeth City State University's acceptance rate is 70.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,778 admitted of 5,360 applicants).
Is Elizabeth City State University test optional?
Elizabeth City State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Elizabeth City State University?
Elizabeth City State University received 5,360 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,778.
Is Elizabeth City State University getting harder to get into?
Elizabeth City State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 49% in 2014–15 to 70.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.ecsu.edu/.