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ECPI University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Virginia Beach, VA

$17,424

Avg tuition

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About ECPI University

School Type: Private

Status: For Profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

ECPI University is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 12,139, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 82%. The university offers 19 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 42%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $17,424.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

82% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

43% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

42% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Not required or recommended

High school transcript Recommended

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Not required or recommended

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Not required or recommended

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

12k

Students enrolled

47%

Online student enrollment

11:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

Demographics

Black

39%

White

37%

Hispanic

12%

Two or more races

5%

Unknown

3%

Asian

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

0%

Female student population

61%

Socio-economic diversity

58% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

35

Total Online Enrollment

5,920

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

31% On-campus

69% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 33% online

Associate Check Bold 29% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 100% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 100% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $17,424 $17,424
Graduate $12,960 $12,960

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $900
On-campus room and board Currently unavailable
On-campus other expenses Currently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $8,670
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $3,583
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $3,583

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $18,324 $18,324
Off-campus without family $30,577 $30,577
Off-campus with family $21,907 $21,907

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

58%

State Grant Aid

1%

Institution Grant Aid

28%

Pell Grant

58%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,784
State Grant Aid $3,071
Institution Grant Aid $3,025
Pell Grant Aid $4,150

Financial Outlook

$20k

Average student debt after graduation

$32k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

4

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

5

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

6

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

7

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

8

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

9

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.