Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Elizabeth City, NC 27909-4054

Overview

Type 4 year
Control Private
Business model Not for Profit
Campus size Small
Campus locale Town
Degrees offered Undergrad only
Calendar system Semester
Total enrollment 194
Religious affiliation Christian Churches and Churches of Christ
Student to faculty ratio 11:1
Campus housing
Dormitory capacity 276 students
Freshmen are required
to live on campus
No
Types of Programs Offered
Academic
No
Occupational
No
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
No
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
No
High school education
No
Medical Degree
Special Learning Opportunities
No
Weekend/evening classes
No
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
No
ROTC - Navy
No
ROTC - Air Force
Student Services Offered
No
On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students
Placement services for graduates

Admission

46%
Acceptance Rate
(Fall 2016)

Mid-Atlantic Christian University is very selective in its admission process. In Fall 2016, it received 241 applications and only 111 students were granted admission. Mid-Atlantic Christian University is at the #44 spot (in a scale of 1 to 100) in terms of admission difficulty out of 1,781 4 year colleges in the U.S.

Among other admission requirements, applicants must submit ACT or SAT test scores in order to get their application considered. In Fall 2016, 28% of the enrollees submitted ACT scores and 52% submitted SAT scores.

Test Scores

Students admitted and enrolled in Fall 2016 have test scores in the following ranges.
SAT903 to 961
ACT17 to 21

Application Fee

$50
Undergrad students
Learn more about admission requirments

Tuition & Fees

In 2016-2017 academic year, Mid-Atlantic Christian University's tuition was $13,600 for all students regardless of residency (49.2% cheaper than the national average tuition of a typical 4-year private institution)

Follow the link below to learn more about additional cost components such as books and supplies, room and board and other expenses.

$15,864
Average Net Price
(2016-2017)
National Average = $22,127
$13,600
In State Tuition
(2016-2017)
National Average = $26,792
$13,600
Out of State Tuition
(2016-2017)
National Average = $26,792
Learn more about tuition & fees

Financial Aid

In 2016-2017 academic year, 100% of Mid-Atlantic Christian University's full-time freshman students were awarded some type of financial aid. 58% of the students received need based financial assistance from the federal government with an average amount of $4,556 (which is 3.5% above the national average.)

The total number of federal student loan recipients at Mid-Atlantic Christian University in 2016-2017, was 45, which is 82% of the total eligible students. The average loan amount given out to these students was $6,222 (which is 5.5% above the national average.)

$4,556
Average
Pell Grant
(2016-2017)
National Average = $4,400
$6,222
Average
Federal Loan
(2016-2017)
National Average = $5,895
100%
Financial aid
awarded
(2016-2017)
National Average = 92%
Learn more about financial aid

Student Body

In Fall 2016, Mid-Atlantic Christian University has enrolled a total of 194 students (157 students full-time and 37 on a part-time basis). Out of the total 194 students, 18 of those students were transfer students. The gender ratio of the new enrollee was 47% men and 53% women and all students were enrolled for undergraduate studies.

The institution also enrolled 25 students for distance studies.

194
Total Enrollment
18
Transfers

Student Diversity

White: 70%

Black/African American: 23%

Hispanic: 4%

Two or more races: 3%

Asian: 1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 1%

Non-resident alien: 0%

Race/ethnicity unknown: 0%

Majors

Listed below are the 6 largest majors offered at Mid-Atlantic Christian University.

Study areas with their online column set to zero are those programs that have an online option but there was no graduate in 2016-2017 academic year.
Study Areas Percent Total Graduates Online
Theology And Religious Vocations 50% 78 26
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences 13% 21 3
Psychology 13% 20
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services 5% 8 0
Education 4% 6
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics 0% 0

Graduation & Dropout Rates

38%
Graduation rate
national average: 55%

Graduation rate is a key indicator of an institution's education quality and the level of academic and financial support provided to students.

The following section details graduation and dropout rates of Mid-Atlantic Christian University full-time students who started class in 2010 and graduated or dropped out prior to August 31, 2016.

--
Still enrolled
62%
Dropout rate
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Transfered out

The above graduation rate is the percentage of students who graduated within 150% of the normal graduation time. For a 4 year degree program, 150% of 4 years is 6 years and for a 2-year program 150% is 3 years.

Campus Location

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Nearby Colleges

Nearby 4 year colleges within 100 mile radius of Mid-Atlantic Christian University.

Regent University
34.4 mile away
Chowan University
49.9 mile away
Hampton University
49.9 mile away
Bethel College
52 mile away