ECPI University

ECPI University is a private school located in the suburban setting of Virginia Beach, VA.

Founded in 1966, the institution currently enrolls around 14,353 students a year, including 13,983 undergrads. The institution runs on a continuous academic calendar.

2021 Admissions Facts About Ecpi University

Acceptance rate: 80%

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What is ECPI University's acceptance rate?

Admission to Ecpi University is moderately difficult. Ecpi University accepts around 80 percent of applicants each year. Out of 5,542 applications received, 4,453 students received an admissions offer.

Ecpi University reports that no students were waitlisted or admitted off the waitlist in 2021.

Is Ecpi University a good school?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are.

Retention and graduation rates

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Ecpi University, around 53 percent return for their sophomore year. Out of the 572 students who started at Ecpi University as first-time freshman, 212 graduate within four years.

Ecpi University's six-year graduation for undergrads is 40 percent. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61 percent for public schools and 67 percent for private.

Job outcomes and student debt

Job placement rates after graduation, average starting salaries, and the debt students graduate with can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Based on this information, how does Ecpi University sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So the real question to ask yourself: is Ecpi University a good school for YOU?

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