Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 292600
- Phone: (252) 823-5166
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
65.63%FINANCIAL AID RATE
99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
16:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
12FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$9,250Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Graphic Design Program
The graphic design program at Elizabeth City State University prepares students for careers as a package designer, creative director, strategic branding director, visual designer, and more. The program focuses on applying artistic and computer techniques to interpret technical and commercial concepts. Program courses include: computer-assisted art and design, printmaking, concept sketching, technical drawing, color theory, imaging, studio technique, still and life modeling, communication skills, and commercial art business operations. Get more details below including other North Carolina colleges that offer graphic design program.
Learn more by requesting information now!

Elizabeth City State University (ECSU)
2009 W Wilson St, Tarboro, NC
ECSU is a public historically black institution located in Elizabeth City, NC. A majority of historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were established after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. Elizabeth City State University has a yearly student enrollment of about three thousand.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs ECSU offers:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Security And Protective Services
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Education
- Public Administration And Social Services
Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Very common scores among students accepted to Elizabeth City State University are in the range of 15 - 18 on the ACT, or 1100 - 1350 for the SAT exam. An estimated 70 percent of all applicant were accepted at this school, with 35 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at ecsu.edu.
The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay around $4,200, while out-of-state residents pay $15,000 per year. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is approximately $5,300. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.
The mascot for Elizabeth City State University is the "Vikings", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Available sports offered:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Football (NCAA Division II)
- Golf (NCAA Division II)
Students who wish to learn more about Elizabeth City State University may visit their website at http://www.ecsu.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Graphic Design Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Elizabeth City State University offers a bachelor's degree program in graphic design.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
---|---|
Male | 5 |
Female | 4 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
---|---|
Black | 7 |
White | 1 |
Unknown | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Graphic Design program at ECSU, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Art Directors
Description
Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual communications media, such as print, broadcasting, and advertising. Direct workers engaged in art work or layout design.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, art directors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.4% from 2014 to 2024
Multimedia Artists and Animators
Description
Create special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products or creations, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, multimedia artists and animators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.0% from 2014 to 2024
Artists and Related Workers, All Other
Description
All artists and related workers not listed separately.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the students ECSU accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Elizabeth City State University may offer services to students including:- Distance learning
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assistance to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
ECSU is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc)
- Football (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc)
- Golf
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Bowling