Mid-Atlantic Christian University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	240
Religious affiliation	Churches of Christ
Student to faculty ratio	7 to 1
Acceptance rate	48%
Students retention rate	36%
On-time graduation rate	44%

Located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, Mid-Atlantic Christian University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Mid-Atlantic Christian University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 7-to-1, Mid-Atlantic Christian University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Mid-Atlantic Christian University is reported to be 44%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 61% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Mid-Atlantic Christian University is 36% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in North Carolina is 80%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Mid-Atlantic Christian University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

48%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$16,490

Cost of attendance at Mid-Atlantic Christian University in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,490

Cost of attendance at Mid-Atlantic Christian University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Mid-Atlantic Christian University received on average $8,768 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,768

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	22	65%	$4,190	$92,175
Other Federal Grant	22	65%	$4,524	$99,527
State Grant/Scholarships	18	53%	$4,548	$81,870
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	31	91%	$3,765	$116,718
Total Grant & Scholarships	34	100%	$8,768	$298,115

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Mid-Atlantic Christian University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Mid-Atlantic Christian University students is 43.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 36.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 54.6%.

43.6%

African American 20.0% 2 students
white 47.4% 18 students
unknown 60.0% 3 students

Athletic Associations

National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA)

Service Offerings

Mid-Atlantic Christian University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Mid-Atlantic Christian University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Credit for military training

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