Dr. Karrie G. Dixon Chancellor of Elizabeth City State University | newsroom.ecsu.edu
Dr. Karrie G. Dixon Chancellor of Elizabeth City State University | newsroom.ecsu.edu
Of the three institutions in the county, two provided detailed enrollment data at the time, including Elizabeth City State University and Mid-Atlantic Christian University.
At least 4,137 people applied to Pasquotank County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 4,596 students enrolled in the universities, including 4,480 in undergraduate and 116 in graduate programs. In total 6.9% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (41.5%) and Black or African American (38.1%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, College of the Albemarle stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 2,314 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Atlantic Christian University | 210 | 132 | 133 |
| Elizabeth City State University | 3,927 | 2,906 | 2,149 |
| College of the Albemarle | -- | -- | 2,314 |
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