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ECPI University

Virginia Beach, VA, USA

Founded in 1966, ECPI University is a for-profit university with 16 locations in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and Texas. ECPI is home to six colleges conferring bachelor’s degrees in 32 academic majors. All students enroll in two classes at a time over five week term periods and bachelor’s degrees can be completed in as little as 2.5 years. For a hands-on learning experience, ECPI hosts a number of simulations and virtualizations.

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • For Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
0
100
82%
Acceptance Rate

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is not checked
No

Important Deadlines

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
60%
Out-Of-State Students
7%

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
12,466
Total Number of Undergrads
12,139
Academic Calendar

Semester

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Classroom Sizes

0
100
33%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
34%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Key Financial Stats

Average Net Price
$20,489
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$18,484
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$18,484
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies
$900

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
51%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,645
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
51%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,820
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,441

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
67%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,983
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,228
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$191

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
39%
61%
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
On Campus Women's Center is not checked
No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is not checked
No
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is not checked
No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Employed
6 mos. after graduation
61%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$39,300

What Students Are Saying

i really like the fast pace courses. i don't have time to get bored with a particular subject before its time for a new term.
Nathan from Virginia Beach, VA
ecpi university is an excellent school for the full-time professional. their fast paced courses are well designed and informative.
ecpi has excellent staff and study programs put in place to help you succeed.
Melissa from Chesapeake, VA
When I was in my interview with the admissions administrator, they all were so welcoming! I never had anywhere else be that welcoming.
Jonathan from Glen Allen, VA
I would rate this university one of the best technical school. As a student, I have learn many valuable teachings in the short time that I have been at ECPI. I would recommend any other to attend.
Shanise from Goochland, VA
i have heard good reviews from past students, who had attended ecpi. an administrator from ecpi gave me a tour of the university and told me good things of the program have enrolled in. i am looking forward in graduating on 5/2013 as a certified medical assistant.
Jaritza from Kernersville, NC
ECPI University gives the opportunity of being yourself while learning in an amazing environment. The professors there have inspired me and shown me that I can achieve more than I had ever expected. I give this school six out of five stars and recommend it to everyone.
Ashley from Chesterfield, VA
ECPI offers many graduate programs; Business Management, IT Management, Health Administration and many other programs. Students have the chance to graduate with their bachelors degree in just 2.5 years. ECPI is a fast paced school that allows you to learn a lot in just a short period of time!
Christina from Virginia Beach, VA