Founded in 1966, ECPI University. is a college. Located in Virginia, which is a city setting in Virginia, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 11,831 full time undergraduate students, and 237 full time graduate students.
The ECPI University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 19:1. There are 419 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at ECPI University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
71%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
45
SAT Range
ACT Range
Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,13% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 33 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at ECPI University.
4%
“We”re apathetic”
62%
“We know about current events and vote”
35%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
19%
“Sometimes, but not often”
54%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
27%
“All the time, including weekends”
4%
“I”m always terrified”
4%
“I only go out in groups”
8%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
85%
“I feel extremely safe”
100%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
46%
“It”s not really our thing”
12%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
23%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
19%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
4%
“Available in class”
23%
“They keep regular office hours”
73%
“They”re always available”
88%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
12%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
38%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
46%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
15%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
60%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
40%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
4%
“We”re apathetic”
62%
“We know about current events and vote”
35%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
19%
“Sometimes, but not often”
54%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
27%
“All the time, including weekends”
4%
“I”m always terrified”
4%
“I only go out in groups”
8%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
85%
“I feel extremely safe”
100%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
46%
“It”s not really our thing”
12%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
23%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
19%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
4%
“Available in class”
23%
“They keep regular office hours”
73%
“They”re always available”
88%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
12%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
28 Students rated on-campus housing 2.4 stars. 21 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
19 Students rated off-campus housing 3.8 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
35 Students rated campus food 3.8 stars. 46 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
39 Students rated campus facilities 4.3 stars. 59 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
39 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 67 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
38 Students rated school activities 3.2 stars. 34 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
38 Students rated local services 4.3 stars. 53 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
39 Students rated academics 4.4 stars. 67 % gave the school a 5.0.
ECPI University REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of ECPI University?
36 Students rated ECPI University
Lexie
03/29/2024
ECPI is a well rounded school. The professors are easily accessible, they encourage academic freedom and creativity. They only want what’s best for you as a student and a person going out into the real world. Very communicative, honest, and overall amazing.
Xena
12/31/2022
There are some great teachers there that care about the students and some teachers who are there for a paycheck. Overall they have a great facility, they are constantly improving and hopefully in the future it gets better. They don't have an actual cafeteria, which I think they should incorporate in the future because just feeding of the vending machine is not always the best choice.
Kimberly
06/10/2020
A great institution . Where a student can come and flourish while making his or her dream become a reality. The class size is small so there for the student has time to focus solely on the workload the professor are very helpful and they want to see the Studnet succeed
Crystal
01/14/2020
It is amazing a
Kristin
11/16/2019
Excellent school, small classes, great motivational staff and positive outcomes. Love the help I’m getting, wish the school wasn’t so expensive. I plan on graduating and giving back to the school with a scholarship to an underprivileged student to financially assist them In need as well.
destiny
11/14/2019
Very well rounded school! They have a lot of activities within the school many opportunities even with scholarships they make them known and they want everyone of their students to succeed in life and give them the best opportunities in life, they give us everything they could possibly pick out of their heads.
Serena
11/10/2019
I love ECPI. I graduated in June of 2010 and I have returned! I am now pursuing a degree in Cyber Security. I like how I have the option to attend school online or on campus. You can even receive a mixture of both. Upon returning I was able to have some of my credits transfer over which also push me towards my goal of graduating a little sooner. I love the flexibility of my class and my instructors they are there to help you every step of the way. ECPI also encourages us to obtain certifications in this field and pays for the majority of the cost. So why not ECPI! They give you all the tools that you would ever need to be successful.
Sarah
09/07/2019
Overall a good School. Short staffed and some staff doesn't care about their job. The teachers that enjoy their job make it worth it. LPN program has the same clinical sight for each term so we didn't learn much there. I learned most of my skills after I graduated and got an actual job.
Rachael
08/13/2019
Its a great place and I love going there.
Hannah
08/03/2019
ECPI University is a great university to learn your field of study. They offer many different campus for different majors. They have the main campus, technical campuses, online campuses, nursing campuses, and two campuses for the culinary arts. These campuses are all located in Virginia, but they have campuses located in other states as well. Most of the campuses are based on a technical/year round school schedule. This way you get your degree in 1.5 years! I love this, seeing as I will be able to graduate with a bachelors when I’m 21! Whereas most people my age will still be in there junior year of college when I’m finished! Over all it is an amazing place to attend. They have clubs, volunteer opportunities, and the teachers are always there to help and are easy to get ahold of. Also it is a military friendly school and they offer many benefits to those working with a GI bill! I love my school!
Tonia
05/31/2019
I like ECPI. The requiter was great and very informative. I like that the school provides hands on learning and access to tutoring from the professors if needed. They also helped with financial situations and were available to help with any and all questions.
Brittany
03/27/2019
I had a great time at this school. I have never been more challenged in my entire life, and I had studied for years at other prestigious private colleges before choosing ECPI.
I wish I had known about ECPI first. Not only were the classes challenging but they were also accelerated, so I learned something new every day. What I learned in one 5-hour class at ECPI took a week to learn at other colleges.
My professors were all about hands-on learning which really helped me succeed in my field. They also struck up great debates and conversations which kept my classmates and I fully aware and engaged for the duration of class, and taught us new ideas to consider. I also loved that my professors didn’t teach out of textbooks. They taught us to research and learn for ourselves using scholarly and peer-reviewed sources so that our learning experience wasn’t biased.
The only negative experience that I encountered was the homework load. I worked three jobs while going to school full time and had many stress-caused mental breakdowns. There were a few times when they only gave us two days to write a 10-12 page paper on top of having writing assignments due, while taking two other classes that also had the same work load. It’s what you get for accelerated learning. I think I almost passed out a couple of times , but I graduated with a 3.98 GPA and made it through without dying! That’s a definite plus!
Even though the homework was exhausting, I would still honestly recommend ECPI to anyone interested in the Homeland Security/ Criminal Justice field. I don’t regret one second at this school!
Heather
12/20/2018
It is a good school for people who want to be in a big major. They mostly work around Technology, nursing , and like I said other major majors that people do. I say the more people who are into a major that is well known you can find it. The drive isn't that bad for most people and everyone is very nice. Everyone takes their time to help you out when you need it which is really good.
Dhestini
11/21/2018
It is a great school. They offer job placement, nice size classes, tutoring and even help with paying for your national certifications. They are always there and willing to help you succeed, they want you to succeed. ECPI offers many different programs and hands on experience. The school is military friendly and offers a lot of services for their students. ECPI feels like one big family.
Jon
11/06/2018
Ecpi gives thousands of opportunity and and take pride in how they are molding the future through us. Professors show an interest in what they teach and take time to make sure all students understand. ECPI has given me a second chance to further my life through something I love doing
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for ECPI University is 71%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
I would say, I can do anything I want , stay away from the things that will cause you harm and stay focus on the challenges you have in front of you. Study hard, listen and learn do not let anything stand in your way. Real friends will be supportive of your decision making choices according to your life. Choose postive role models for every aspect of life.
This school is ideal for working mother's who are in need of a night and weekend schedule. It is also ideal if a person would like to obtain their degree in less time than traditional colleges.
What's the most frustrating thing about your school?
The most frustrating thing about my school is that there is limited availabilty for my major. I have to be in class for 5 hours and I don't get out until 11pm, which can be stressful because I also have a full time job. But I still love my school!
What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?
When I think of ECPI, I tell my friends about how involved the faculty and staff are with the students in making sure they succeed in their given program. The financial aid process is smooth and easy.
My college is best known for having a good graduating precentage and also, with job placement; either before you graduate or after you graduate from college.
This school is one of the nicest schools I have attended. The staff and teachers are very nice and will work with you if you have to work your school schedule around your work one. They have a wide variety of degrees that they offer. The people in the financial aid department are also very helpful and make sure you understand every thing clearly. I really enjoy attending this school, I am currently attending for an associates degree in medical assisting and I love all my teachers and classes. That is everything about my school.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
85% of students attending ECPI University receive some sort of financial aid.
67% were awarded federal grants.75%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
