Mid-Atlantic Christian University

About Mid-Atlantic Christian University

Mid-Atlantic Christian University is a private nonprofit institution offering bachelor's degrees based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. It enrolls 132 students (a very small, intimate student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: macuniversity.edu

Acceptance

62.2%

Graduation

27.3%

Net Price

$18,328

Median Earnings (10yr)

$38,342

Enrollment

132

Student : Faculty

9:1

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Selective). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

With an acceptance rate of 62.2%, Mid-Atlantic Christian University is moderately selective.

5-Year Admission Trend

Acceptance rate over the last five admission cycles. The trend tells you whether Mid-Atlantic Christian University is getting harder, easier, or staying about the same.

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Mid-Atlantic Christian University isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $18,328 per year. That's below the typical net price for private nonprofit colleges nationally.

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees

$17,280

Room & Board (on-campus)

$12,000

Room & Board (off-campus)

$7,500

Books & Supplies

$1,200

Other Expenses (on-campus)

$3,520

Other Expenses (off-campus)

$9,650

Total Cost of Attendance

$33,011

Application fee: $30 (one-time, due at submission)

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

• Under $30,000
  $17,512
• $30,001 – $48,000
  $16,406
• $48,001 – $75,000
  $17,385
• $75,001 – $110,000
  $21,476
• Over $110,000
  $20,004

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

Graduation Rate & Retention

27% of full-time students who enrolled at Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduate within six years, and 37% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered Mid-Atlantic Christian University earn a median of $38,342 ten years after first enrolling. That's close to the national median for U.S. colleges.

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Who Studies Here

Mid-Atlantic Christian University is home to 132 students, an intimate, close-knit community. Some distinctive traits: 35% are first-generation college students.

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Mid-Atlantic Christian University. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

What You Can Study

Mid-Atlantic Christian University offers a focused set of programs: 8 distinct programs across 5 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Mid-Atlantic Christian University is 9:1, low (small classes, more faculty contact).

Faculty by Rank

14 instructional faculty across 3 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Pros & Cons of Mid-Atlantic Christian University

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Mid-Atlantic Christian University tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.