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ECSU Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Low

Racial Diversity Index: 33%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at ECSU are mostly Black with a smaller White population. The school has low racial diversity. 86% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Elizabeth City State University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.

Racial demographics of Elizabeth City State University students
Race Percent of Students
White
14%
Black
74%
Hispanic
2%
Asian
0%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
1%
International
0%
Race Unknown
8%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 9% more female students than male students enrolled at Elizabeth City State University with a gender ratio of 52% women to 48% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, ECSU has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Elizabeth City State University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
48%
Women
52%
Enrollment by gender for Elizabeth City State University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
1,082
Women
1,176

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 27%

ECSU draws 69 percent of students from North Carolina, 26 percent from other states, and 0 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside North Carolina, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Elizabeth City State University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
69%
Out of State
26%
Foreign
0%
Unknown Location
4%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$47,337 per year

67% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

2,258
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 18.3%
Part-time undergraduates 7%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198507.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026