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Mid at Atlantic Christian University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Elizabeth City, NC

$15,520

Avg tuition

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About Mid at Atlantic Christian University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Christian Churches and Churches of Christ  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.

Mid at Atlantic Christian University is a small private university located on a rural campus in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 165, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 43%. The university offers 10 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 38%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $15,520.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

43% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 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

48% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

38% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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 Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Required

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

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 16-22

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 893-1095

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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165

Students enrolled

40%

Online student enrollment

10:1

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

White

65%

Black

24%

Hispanic

7%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Two or more races

1%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

Unknown

Information not available

Female student population

37%

Socio-economic diversity

61% 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

6

Total Online Enrollment

66

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

57% On-campus

43% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 100% online

Associate Check Bold 100% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 20% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's X Bold Not offered

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

61%

State Grant Aid

44%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

61%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,969
State Grant Aid $4,673
Institution Grant Aid $4,190
Pell Grant Aid $4,600

Financial Outlook

$23k

Average student debt after graduation

$25k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

USCAA

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Education

BA

MA

DOC

4

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

5

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

6

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

7

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. 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.