- Acceptance rate: 75% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $20,051 a year (2022–23)
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ECPI University reported an acceptance rate of 75% for fall 2024.
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ECPI University GPA requirements
ECPI University doesn't consider high school GPA when it decides on first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
ECPI University acceptance rate
ECPI University admitted 3,972 of 5,330 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 75%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
ECPI University is a private for-profit 4-year university in Virginia Beach, Virginia, with 12,164 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What ECPI University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Considered if submitted |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Not considered |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
ECPI University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
ECPI University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $20,051 a year at ECPI University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into ECPI University?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. ECPI University admitted 75% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at ECPI University?
Not as a number: ECPI University requires other tests. It considers high school record if you send them. It doesn't consider high school GPA, high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at ECPI University?
ECPI University's acceptance rate was 75% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,972 of 5,330 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA does ECPI University look for?
ECPI University doesn't consider high school GPA in admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does ECPI University require the SAT or ACT?
Check ECPI University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. ECPI University didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
Does ECPI University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. ECPI University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does ECPI University ask for a personal statement?
No. ECPI University doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does ECPI University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $20,051 a year at ECPI University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does ECPI University consider legacy status?
No. ECPI University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check ECPI University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: ECPI UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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