Elizabeth City State University

Elizabeth City, NC · public · 1,975 undergraduates

Which tennis teams does Elizabeth City State University field?

Elizabeth City State University, in Elizabeth City, NC, fields one tennis team, women's tennis, competing in NCAA Division II as a member of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association.

The latest Equity in Athletics filing lists 11 on the women's side in 2025.

Elizabeth City State University's women's tennis roster has grown over 5 years, from 6 players in 2020 to 11 in 2025. That 2025 roster is well above the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association median of 7, by 57%, and 22% above the NCAA Division II median of 9. Elizabeth City State University lists 1 head coach and 1 assistant for women's tennis, which works out to about 5.5 players per coach, 21% below the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association median of 7.

Each team page below covers roster size and its trend, coaching staff, spending per player against conference and division medians, and what the school and town are like for a recruit.

How does Elizabeth City State University fund its athletes?

Elizabeth City State University reported 229 athletes across all sports in its 2025 Equity in Athletics filing, 156 men and 73 women, a roster count that leans heavily male.

Athletically related student aid came to $780,464, about $3,244 per male athlete and $3,759 per female athlete across all sports; tennis's share of that is not reported separately, so a recruit should ask the coach directly what a tennis award typically covers.

Recruiting spending was $21,675 for men's sports and $9,090 for women's, tilted toward the men's side, or about $139 and $125 per athlete.

What is Elizabeth City State University like academically?

Elizabeth City State University is a small public university offering graduate degrees that admits 64% of applicants, moderately selective by national standards, where the median college admits 78%.

Admitted students' SAT scores average 1019.

The full cost of attendance is around $17,701 a year, below the national median of $25,497, but the average family paid about $6,364 after grants and scholarships, in the bottom quarter nationally, so aid covers roughly 64% of the sticker price on average.

Tuition is $6,536 for NC residents and $10,536 for out-of-state students, a difference that matters when an athletic scholarship covers a fixed share.

54% of undergraduates receive federal Pell grants, a sign the school enrolls many families with limited income.

44% of students finish their degree within six years, below the median of 52% and 77% of first-year students return for a second year.

Ten years after enrolling, former students earn a median of $40,026, below the median of $40,747.

What can you study at Elizabeth City State University?

No single field dominates: the largest, Multidisciplinary Studies, is 17% of degrees, with Homeland Security & Law Enforcement, Business, Management & Marketing and others close behind.

The bachelor's degree programs below awarded the most degrees in the most recent College Scorecard field-of-study data.

  • Business Administration, Management and Operations (44 degrees)
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections (41 degrees)
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General (29 degrees)
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness (27 degrees)
  • Biology, General (23 degrees)
  • Air Transportation (21 degrees)
  • Social Work (21 degrees)
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (15 degrees)
  • Computer Science (13 degrees)
  • Psychology, General (12 degrees)

What is Elizabeth City, NC like to live in?

Elizabeth City State University sits in Elizabeth City, a town well outside any metro area of about 19,000 people in Pasquotank County, North Carolina.

Household incomes in Elizabeth City, a median of about $50,947, sit far below the North Carolina median and likewise far below the national one, 35% lower than the country as a whole.

Housing is where the area is cheapest: a typical owner-occupied home is valued around $202,100, 22% below the North Carolina median and rents are typical for the state, about $1,111 a month.

Getting around is quick: the average commute is 22 minutes against a national average near 27, and most people drive.

The age mix is close to the national picture, a median of 36, with 22% under 18 and 17% aged 65 or over.

28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, fewer than the North Carolina average of 35%.

Frequently asked questions

Does Elizabeth City State University have a tennis program?
Yes. Elizabeth City State University fields women's tennis (NCAA Division II, Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association), per its Equity in Athletics filing to the U.S. Department of Education.
Where is Elizabeth City State University?
Elizabeth City State University is in Elizabeth City, NC, in the Southeast region of the United States.
How much does Elizabeth City State University cost?
The College Scorecard lists an average cost of attendance of $17,701 a year, and an average net price of $6,364 after grants and scholarships.