ECPI University

5555 Greenwich Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
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  • 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 (99% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 50%.

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ECPI University places among the top 20% of community colleges in Virginia for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 998 teachers has grown by 100% over five years.
ECPI University(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelFour or more yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate for-profitPublic
Total Faculty998 staff69 staff
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Student Body

The student population of ECPI University has grown by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five years.
The ECPI University diversity score of 0.69 is more than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment12,947 students2,366 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio13:131:1
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# Full-Time Students12,810 students861 students
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# Part-Time Students137 students1,505 students
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# Undergraduate Students12,567 students842 students
# Graduate Students243 students168 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
3%
6%
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% Hispanic
9%
10%
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% Black
39%
22%
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% White
38%
50%
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% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
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% Non Resident races
3%
4%
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% Unknown races
3%
2%
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Diversity Score0.690.68
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$40,900$29,400
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Finances and Admission

The private state tuition of $16,639 is more than the state average of $15,399. The private state tuition has grown by 12% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$16,639$15,399
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid88%80%
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Median Debt for Graduates$19,579$11,250
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Median Debt for Dropouts$7,319$5,500
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Acceptance Rate72%72%
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Source: 2019 (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.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to ECPI University is Advanced Technology Institute (0.2 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Advanced Technology Institute
    Private for-profit
    609 students | 0.20 Mi5700 Southern Blvd Ste 100
    Virginia Beach,  VA  23462
    (757) 490-1241     0.20609
  • Fortis College-Norfolk
    Private for-profit
    293 students | 0.70 Mi6300 Center Dr Bldg 22
    Norfolk,  VA  23502
    (757) 500-00000000     0.70293
  • Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach
    Private for-profit
    529 students | 2.50 Mi301 Centre Pointe Dr
    Virginia Beach,  VA  23462
    (757) 499-7900     2.50529
  • Johnson & Wales University-Norfolk
    Private, non-profit
    n/a students | 3.20 Mi2428 Almeda Ave Ste 316
    Norfolk,  VA  23513
    (757) 853-3508     3.20n/a
  • Centura College-Norfolk
    Private for-profit
    166 students | 5.40 Mi7020 North Military Highway
    Norfolk,  VA  23518
    (757) 853-2121     5.40166
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 12,947 students
  • Private-state tuition: $16,639
  • Acceptance Rate: 72%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 62%
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