ECPI University
Tel:
(757)490-9090
- 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 12,947 students
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
- Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 43%.
- ECPI University is one of 4 community colleges within Virginia Beach City County, VA.
- The nearest community college to ECPI University is Advanced Technology Institute (0.2 miles away).
Top Placements
ECPI University places among the top 20% of community colleges in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Community Size Largest student body
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
- The teacher population of 998 teachers has grown by 100% over five years.
| ECPI University | (VA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 998 staff | 45 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 12,947 students | 1,577 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 36:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | - | 717 students |
| # Part-Time Students | - | 860 students |
| # Undergraduate Students | 12,704 students | 615 students |
| # Graduate Students | 243 students | 91 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 3% | 6% |
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% |
| % Black | 35% | 22% |
| % White | 38% | 57% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 13% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.62 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $40,900 | $29,400 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
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Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to ECPI University is Advanced Technology Institute (0.2 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Advanced Technology InstitutePrivate, for profit717 students | 0.20 Mi5700 Southern Blvd Ste 100
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757)490-1241 0.20717 - Fortis College-NorfolkPrivate, for profit315 students | 0.70 Mi6300 Center Dr Bldg 22
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757)499-5447 0.70315 - Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia BeachPrivate, for profit586 students | 2.50 Mi301 Centre Pointe Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757)499-7900 2.50586 - Johnson & Wales University-NorfolkPrivate, non-profitn/a students | 3.20 Mi2428 Almeda Ave Ste 316
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757)853-3508 3.20n/a - Everest College-ChesapeakePrivate, for profit671 students | 4.70 Mi825 Greenbrier Circle Suite 100
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757)361-3900 4.70671
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