Elizabeth City State University
About
Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) is a historic, public HBCU nestled along the Pasquotank River, highly regarded for hosting North Carolina's only four-year collegiate aviation science and unmanned aircraft systems program. Beyond its signature aerospace offerings, the university features robust, hands-on programs in education, natural sciences, and digital media, all supported by a faculty dedicated to undergraduate mentorship. The campus culture is defined by a close-knit, welcoming "Viking" community that features vibrant student organizations, active Greek life, and a supportive family atmosphere. Distinctively, ECSU is one of North Carolina's designated NC Promise tuition-plan universities, offering an exceptionally affordable education with undergraduate tuition capped at just $500 per semester for in-state students.
Wikipedia:Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) is a public historically Black university in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. It enrolls nearly 2,500 students in 28 undergraduate programs and 4 graduate programs and is a member-school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and the University of North Carolina system.
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Elizabeth City State University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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