ECPI University: Review & Facts

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ECPI University is a large four-year, private for-profit school with 11,740 students enrolled. This college was established in 1966 and is one of the 11 colleges and schools located in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Academic Offerings

At ECPI University you can obtain your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered

38

ECPI University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 38 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Computer Science, Medical Assistant, Management, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at ECPI University is low at 51% (way below Virginia average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

51%

Bad

The graduation rate at ECPI University is low: 39%.

Student to faculty ratio at ECPI University is pretty good: 12:1. Learn more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is fairly high - about $17,500 per academic year. The additional fees at ECPI University (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $1,100; which totals $18,600 annually.

Read the details about ECPI University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

83%

As reported in recent data, 4,969 applications were submitted and 4,109 were accepted, so it is easy to get admitted at this school.

The college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

The undergraduate application fee at ECPI University is $15.00. The graduate application fee is $15.00.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at ECPI University and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (757) 490-9090 or check ECPI University Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade

A

Safe

ECPI University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at ECPI University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Unfortunately, there is no on-campus housing at ECPI University.

Based on the college crime information, ECPI University appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

ECPI University Location and Address

Postal Address:
ECPI University
5555 Greenwich Rd
Virginia Beach, Virginia
23462, USA