Introduction and Overview: The school is a public historically black university located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, and is a member school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and the University of North Carolina System. The school offers 28 undergraduate programs and 4 graduate programs to nearly 2,500 students.

History and Founding Date: On March 3, 1891, the North Carolina State Legislature approved the establishment of Elizabeth City State University, originally named Elizabeth City State Colored Normal School, to train black teachers for public schools in North Carolina. In 1937, the school was transformed into a full-time four-year normal college and renamed Elizabeth City State Normal College. In 1961, the school joined the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, changed its name to Elizabeth City State College in 1963, and officially changed its name to Elizabeth City State University in 1969. In 1972, the school became one of the sixteen member universities of the University of North Carolina System.

School Strength: It has an excellent faculty with a teacher-student ratio of 16:1, which can provide students with more adequate one-on-one guidance and support. The school focuses on practical teaching and the comprehensive quality training of students, and has carried out rich teaching and research activities in many fields. For example, it is the only school in North Carolina that offers a four-year aerospace science degree program.

Institutional Nature: Public Historically Black University.

Educational Philosophy: Committed to providing students with high-quality education, emphasizing the comprehensive development of individuals and the cultivation of social responsibility, focusing on cultivating students' leadership, innovation and practical skills to help students succeed in a changing world.

Key laboratories and disciplines: The school's aerospace science major is more prominent, and it is the only school in North Carolina that offers a four-year aerospace science degree program. In addition, it also has certain advantages in education, business, health and human research. The key laboratory information is not clear, but each subject area should be equipped with corresponding laboratories and practical facilities to support teaching and research.

Departments and Majors: The following academic departments are available:

Aviation and Emergency Management;

Business, Accounting and Sports Management;

Education;

English and Digital Media;

Health and Human Studies;

Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering Technology;

Military Science;

Music and Visual Arts;

Natural Sciences;

Social Sciences.

Rankings:

Ranked 28th (tied) among Southern Regional Colleges in the 2024 edition of the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings;

Ranked 19th (tied) among Historically Black Colleges and Universities;

Ranked 5th among Top Public Schools.

Expenses:

Tuition and fees for in-state students are $6,956; tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $10,956.

Room and board fees for the 2023-2024 academic year are $11,760.

Campus Environment: The campus covers an area of ​​200 acres, most of which is surrounded by residential areas. The campus has modern teaching facilities, libraries, gymnasiums, etc., providing students with a good learning and living environment.