- ECPI University is a Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and Texas on-campus and online private college providing technology, engineering, business, health sciences, and culinary degree and diploma educational programs; graduate employment services and IT certification training.
School Highlights
ECPI University serves 12,572 students (99% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 37:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 55%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 12,572 students
- Private-state tuition: $16,639
- Acceptance Rate: 75%
- Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 68%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
ECPI University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 723 teachers has declined by 47% over five years.
ECPI University
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, non-profit
Year Founded
1966
Total Faculty
723 staff
39 staff
School Calendar
School Motto
Education for the Future™
Student Body
The student population of ECPI University has declined by 12% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The ECPI University diversity score of 0.70 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
12,572 students
1,380 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
37:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
12,498 students
585 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
74 students
795 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
12,164 students
924 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
12,090 students
415 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Graduate Students
408 students
264 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
74 students
795 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
15%
14%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
41%
22%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
32%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
5%
5%
% Unknown races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.72
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.5054%
n/a
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$40,900
$29,700
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $16,639 is more than the state average of $15,536. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$16,639
$15,536
Tuition Notes
$9,000 - $10,912.50*
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
86%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$20,000
$10,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,660
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Acceptance Rate
75%
75%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- ECPI programs include both professional and general education courses, which together allow students to experience the integration of knowledge and skills. General Education courses do not focus on the specific needs of any one academic program. Instead, these courses are intended to help prepare students in being productive and responsible members in an ever-changing society and in complex work environments. Programs offered at Virginia Beach Campus include Biomedical Equipment Technology, Information Systems, Computer Electronics Engineering Technology, IT/Networking & Security Management, IT/Computer Programming, IT/Web Design, Wireless Communications, Simulation & Game Programming, Accounting Administration, Business Systems Administration and Criminal Justice Technology. ECPI University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate's, baccalaureate, and master's degrees and diplomas.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does ECPI University cost?
ECPI University's private state tuition is approximately $16,639.
What is the acceptance rate of ECPI University?
The acceptance rate of ECPI University is 75%, which is equal to the state average of 75%.
What is ECPI University's ranking?
ECPI University ranks among the top 20% of community college in Virginia for: Diversity in US community colleges and Largest student body.
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