Elizabeth City State University, a public institution, is a constituent of the University of North Carolina System. The mission of ECSU is to promote economic, social and environmental progress for the citizens of northeastern North Carolina, the state and nation.  

ECSU is committed to the highest quality education by maintaining a rigorous focus on academic excellence through liberal arts programs and using innovative and flexible technology-based instruction models to enhance signature areas:  integrating technology with education, improving human health and wellness, and advancing the natural and aviation sciences. Through teaching, research and community engagement, the institution’s rich heritage and its current multicultural student-centered focus provide a firm foundation for its endeavors.  

ECSU is an NC Promise campus committed to providing an affordable education. The NC Promise Tuition Plan means students pay $500 per semester for NC residents and $2500 per semester for out-of-state, dramatically reducing the expense of college. NC Promise does not affect required fees and other costs of attendance.  

The Department of Education offers undergraduate programs to prepare students for a BS degree in Education, Licensure Only and Residency License.  All education programs are state and nationally accredited by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).