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“Learn More, Earn More”
ECPI University is a private, for-profit university headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, with campuses throughout Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and Texas. Founded in 1966 in Norfolk, Virginia, as the Electronic Computer Programming Institute, ECPI has grown into a multi-campus institution specializing in technology, health sciences, nursing, business, and criminal justice education. The university enrolls approximately 11,385 undergraduates and offers accelerated degree programs designed to move students into careers quickly, with bachelor's degrees completable in as few as 2.5 years. ECPI operates five colleges: Technology, Health Sciences, Business, Culinary Institute of Virginia, and Nursing. The university is known for its industry-aligned curriculum, small class sizes averaging 15 students, and strong employer partnerships with defense contractors, healthcare systems, and technology firms in the Hampton Roads region. ECPI has particular strength in cybersecurity, network security, nursing, and mechatronics engineering technology programs. The accelerated model and career-focused approach attract adult learners and career changers seeking practical, workforce-ready credentials.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$18,484
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $18,484
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
