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Mid-Atlantic Christian University

#1546 in US ranking Elizabeth City, NC
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$33,765
Tuition & fees
$16,200
Avg. aid
$11,761
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
62%
SAT range
830–1210
Avg. ACT
18

Outcomes

Graduation rate
21%
Median salary
$28,159
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at Mid-Atlantic Christian University?

Mid-Atlantic Christian University's reported completion outcomes warrant close attention: its four-year graduation rate is 14%, and its six-year rate is 22%. These measures follow defined groups of entering students over different periods; they do not predict whether a particular student will graduate.

A separately reported overall graduation rate is 21%. Because published completion measures can use different cohorts and reporting definitions, the figures should not be added together or treated as interchangeable. The reported first-year retention rate is 32%, meaning that a relatively small share of the students in that measure returned for the following year.

These statistics do not, by themselves, explain why students leave or finish later. A prospective student can make the comparison more useful by asking for a major-by-major course plan, typical course availability, internship timing, and the academic and financial support available when a student falls behind.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Mid-Atlantic Christian University?

The College Scorecard reports a one-year post-completion earnings figure of $20,475 for MACU's missions and missiology field of study. It is a field-specific measure drawn from the graduates represented in federal earnings records, not a salary offered to everyone who completes that program.

The figure is measured early in graduates' careers and does not describe later earnings, unpaid service, graduate study, or differences in hours worked. It also should not be applied to students in business, biology, education, or other fields. For a career decision, students should weigh earnings evidence alongside likely job requirements, the cost of the degree, and whether their intended occupation requires further education or licensure.

Mid-Atlantic Christian University Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
21%
4-year graduation
14%
6-year graduation
22%

Mid-Atlantic Christian University Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
32%
Employed 1 year after graduation
95%

Mid-Atlantic Christian University Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$28,159
5 years after graduation
$33,392
7 years after graduation
$46,986
10 years after starting college
$43,121

Alumni Salary for Mid-Atlantic Christian University Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology

$20,475

Mid-Atlantic Christian University Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Theology and Religious Vocations

145

Psychology

235

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

235

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

112

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

101

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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