Elizabeth City State University

1704 Weeksville Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909

Visit Website: http://www.ecsu.edu

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College Overview

Type:
Public institution
Year Founded:
1891
Religious Affiliation:
None
Academic Calendar:
Semester
Undergrad Student Body:
2,604
Local Setting:
Rural
Endowment:
$2,624,054
Application Deadline:
August 1
Application Fee:
$30
Selectivity:
Least selective
Tuition Costs:
$3,242 in-state, 11,581 out-of-state
Room & Board Costs:
$4,710

Extracurricular Activites

Student Activities:
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook
Student Organizations:
32
Honor Societies:
Alpha Chi, Alpha Kappa Mu, Alpha Phi Sigma, Beta Beta Beta, Psi Chi, Sigma Tau Delta, Sigma Beta Delta, Alpha Psi Omega, Alpha phi Gamma
Religious Organizations:
(Appears as submitted by school) The New Generation Campus Ministries (NGCM)- Made up of different denominations, is open to all interested students; activities included Sunday School, Vespers Service, meditation Periods, Bible Study Class, and an annual Religious Emphasis Week in the Spring semesters.
International Organizations:
(Appears as submitted by school) Concerned Black Awareness Council; NAACP; National Association of Black Accountants (NABA); International Club of Elizabeth City State University; Thurgood Marshall Club
Other Organizations:
(Appears as submitted by school) Association for Computing Machinery Chapter (ACM), Chemistry & Physics Club, Commuter Club, Criminal Justice Club, ECSU Dance Troupe, Essence of Praise Gospel Choir, Geological Environmental and Marine Science Club (GEMS), Kumba Art Society, Library Club, Mass Media Club, Math & Computer Science Club, Music Industry Studies Club, Pan Hellenic Council, Peer Health Educators Club, Pep Squad, Phi Beta Lambda(Future Business Leaders of America), Pre-Alumni Association, Psychology Club, Ranger Challenge Club(ROTC), Residence Hall Council, Student in Free Enterprise (SIFE), Social Work Club, Society of Physics, Student Chapter of North Carolina of Education, Student Government Association (SGA), Student National Education Association, The Compass Staff, University Theater, Vike Nu Fashion Troupe, Vikings Assisting New Students (VANS), Viking Yearbook, Young Enterpreneurs Club.
Student Papers:
(Appears as submitted by school) Compass (four times per semester)
Number of Fraternities:
5
Fraternity Chapter Houses
0
Percent Fraternity Members:
8%
Number of Sororities:
4
Sorority Chapter Houses
0
Percent Sorority Members:
8%

College Services

Basic:
nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, health insurance
Remedial:
reading, math, writing, other
Counseling:
minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, religious
Career:
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
Local Hiring Firms:
Southern Bank and Trust; Abbott Laboratories; Pfizer; Nationwide; Government Agencies; Wal-Mart; Enterprise Rent-A-Car; Defense Finance and Accounting Services; secondary school systems
Library:
Yes
# of Library Books:
193,880
Library Facilities:
50 on-line electronic databases
Museums
music recording studio, art gallery, radio station, television station, planetarium, satellite for pharmacy program, TV-REN (videoconferencing)
Computers Available:
500
Computers At:
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center
Wired Classrooms
40
Wired Labs:
0
On-Campus Wireless Network:
Yes
Wireless Areas:
in some of the libraries (excluding computer labs), in some classrooms, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in all college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing
Wireless Capacity:
3,600
Online Registration:
Yes
Campus Safety:
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)

Campus Life

Offers Housing:
Yes
Campus Housing:
Yes
Off Campus Assistance:
Yes
Housing Types Available:
coed dorms (63%), women's dorms (22%), men's dorms (15%)
Sprinkler System:
100%
Fire Alarms:
100%
Campus Size:
154 acres
Nearest Airports (miles):
Norfolk, Virginia (60), Newport News (80)
Nearest Train Stations(miles)
Newport News, Virginia (80)
Nearest Bus Stations (miles):
Elizabeth City (4)
Cars Permittedt:
Yes
Army ROTC
Offered on campus
Navy ROTC:
Not offered
Airforce ROTC:
Not offered
Alcohol Permitted:
No
Additional Policies:
class attendance mandatory, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited, other
Popular Events:
Lyceum Series, Productions by University Player (a drama group), Annual International Week Celebrations, Christmas Concerts, Spring Concerts, Ensembles, Faculty/Student Recitals, Art Exhibits, Homecoming Week Activities (Fall), Career Days, Open House, Activities for Elections of Student Government Officers/Mr. & Ms. ECSU, Viking Fest Week Activities(Spring), Planetarium Shows, Employee Appreciation Week Activities, Career Day, Blood Drives, Student Activities Awards and Recognition Reception, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March, ECSU Faculty vs. Staff Fun Day, etc.