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ECPI University is a private for-profit institution located in Virginia Beach, VA. A Major City Center provides an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

ECPI University Rankings

ECPI is featured in these rankings for trade programs at the associates level:

Ranking Rank Among
Overall Quality #2 of 5 State — Virginia
Overall Quality #22 of 36 Region — Southeast
Overall Quality #1777 of 2,250 Nationwide

Where Is ECPI University?

Location of ECPI University

Contact details for ECPI can be found below.

Contact Details
Address: 5555 Greenwich Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Phone: 7574909090
Website: www.ecpi.edu/
Admissions: www.ecpi.edu/admissions
Financial Aid: www.ecpi.edu/financial-assistance

How Do I Get Into ECPI?

You can apply to ECPI online at: www.ecpi.edu/apply-now

ECPI is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for ECPI

This is what ECPI requires for admission:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Considered but not required
Secondary School GPA Neither required nor recommended
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into ECPI?

ECPI maintains an acceptance rate of 74%, making it fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 26% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at ECPI are broken out by gender below.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 1,848 1,498 81%
Women 3,412 2,419 71%

Can I Afford ECPI University?

The average net price after aid at ECPI is $20,473. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $17,424
In-State Fees $1,060
Out-of-State Tuition $17,424
Out-of-State Fees $1,060
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $18,484
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $18,484

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 8% of students at ECPI receive some form of financial aid (930 students).

Nearly 64% of students at ECPI receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,614 per student.

53% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,352.

Student Loan Debt

57% of ECPI undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $10,428 per year.

ECPI University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 472 students enrolled at ECPI, all undergraduate. ECPI is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 11,270 undergraduate students at ECPI, approximately 41% are male and 59% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at ECPI

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of ECPI University undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of ECPI Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 371
Black or African American 4,609
Hispanic 1,780
White 3,516
American Indian/Alaska Native 67
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 45
Two or More Races 563
Non-Resident 22

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at ECPI are listed below.

Top 5 Home States of ECPI Students
State First-Time UG Students
Virginia 614
North Carolina 165
South Carolina 150
Florida 51
Texas 13

Additionally, approximately 0.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at ECPI University

ECPI offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

1,494 undergraduate students at ECPI took at least one online class — of those, 3,043 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Trade Programs at ECPI University

Below are the trade majors are available at ECPI, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Total
Culinary Arts and Related Services 136

Academic Programs at ECPI University

ECPI offers 8 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

ECPI maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Yes
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

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