- 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 16,299 students (98% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 53%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 16,299 students
- Private-state tuition: $16,639
- Acceptance Rate: 82%
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 66%
- 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 1,380 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
ECPI University
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Associate's--Private For-profit
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
1,380 staff
129 staff
Student Body
The student population of ECPI University has grown by 20% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The ECPI University diversity score of 0.70 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
16,299 students
1,350 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
16,038 students
637 students
# Part-Time Students
261 students
971 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
158 students
314 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
15,566 students
611 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
472 students
158 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
261 students
971 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
61 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
8%
% Hispanic
13%
13%
% Black
40%
21%
% White
34%
47%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.4094%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.5054%
0.264%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$40,900
$29,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $16,639 is more than the state average of $15,590. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$16,639
$15,590
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
74%
78%
Median Debt for Graduates
$20,000
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,660
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
82%
59%
Source: 2024 (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 82%, which is higher than the state average of 59%.
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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