ECPI UniversityReviews 57

If you are doing a masters online while working stay away from this school. Working through this college has been one of the worst experiences I've had to go through.

ECPI advertises being work friendly by allowing a two-week period to submit homework, however if it's the first week of classes its one-week, and if you miss it it's an instant expulsion, no leniency, no justification possible. (they may let you rejoin the next class in ~6 months time). This isn't great, but fine. The fact there isn't an automated system tied to it saying "Hey, you'll be kicked out of the program, get your homework done" shows the schools quality.

Far worse is the fact that a financial waiver submitted through your appointed financial advisor that has been received, then forwarded to the "correct department" can sit unused, with no attempt to reach out to you for clarification for months resulting in automatic systems setting debtors after you personally instead of going through your organization.

After being in enrolled for a little over a year now in their Cyber Security program, I can confidently say that you're going to be teaching yourself most of the material while being baby sat by these instructors. I go to the Virginia Beach campus and between the dated software they have us working on that is constantly crashing, condescending instructors, the unrealistic amount of information you have to teach yourself within 5 weeks, to the "hands on experience" that is mainly done through simulators and not real world equipment. It's not worth the time in my opinion and definitely not worth the money and that's coming from someone who's using a G.I. Bill so that should speak for itself. I went from working on my bachelors to settling for an associates to now dropping out all together after my next term. Solely due to the reasons I listed above and the simple fact that I've learned far more from an internship than ECPI. I'm just going to work full time at my internship and get my CompTIA certifications, because if you're forced to teach yourself you might as well put that energy and time towards certifications that employers actually want and look for.

As much as I wanted to love this University, I was unfortunately let down. I applied to two universities (ODU and Hampton) prior to ECPI and thought ECPI would be quicker for me to get a degree. Well, after talking to the admissions and counselors, I was advised that they would take care of everything on their end. I was transferring from TCC (Tidewater Community College) with 67 credits. I was a little skeptical when I was told I would not receive my schedule until orientation (4 days prior to the start of the semester). So, I was unaware how long it would take for me to receive my aspiring degree, unlike the other Universities who showed me a list of classes that I would need to attend to receive it. I put my trust in them anyway and thought to wait until orientation. Not to mention the cost of a semester would be triple than the cost of one semester at ODU. But, I thought it would be the cost of having a degree in my hand quicker. At orientation, I was handed my schedule which only showed 2 classes because those are how many I would be taking at a time. That's fine, but I don't like being in the dark about what other classes I would be attending and how long my degree would take. They enrolled me in classes that I already took previously TCC. I thought it was a mistake and they didn't recieve my transcripts. After speaking to them, it wasn't a mistake and they would only accept 18 credits out of 67. Their explanation is that their Pre-calc is towards the degree, coincidentally the same focus I had at TCC. None of the logic made sense when ODU and Hampton accepted every class from TCC. Afterall, TCC is a transfer college for that reason. Then they went on to tell me that their college success skills, which would be a 10 hour a week class for me, is required at their university because the one I took at TCC would not count either. I informed them that ODU (and Hampton) accepted both the Pre-Calc and the College Success Skills, and 67 credits, seamlessly. They proceeded to tell me that was not true. Needless to say, I am currently enrolled at ODU, with 67 credits, more than halfway to a bachelor's because they accepted every credit. I am more upset about being blindsided so quick to the start of the semester, and not being able to see the list of classes and credits I would be attaining during my duration there. I am also upset that they cherry picked what classes they decided I would need to retake even though I got A's in them, and it would mean more money for them and more time from me. It seemed so unprofessional and unethical. I never heard of a board reviewing what classes they would accept. During the time they sent me in circles, I could have already reserved my seat at an accredited University, instead I was left confused and told my credits do not count at their University and that their classes are different. I am lucky that I already had information prior to enrolling from the two universities to know how my credits rolled over and that would not be the case for any other university. ECPI is not honest with their students. Their students should have a list of their classes prior to orientation. They were quick to get the financial aid and loan information prior to orientation but still never showed me a full list of classes that I would be attending throughout my time there.

Withholding a 20,000 degree for a 20$ book. 5 years later never got my degree i earned and paid for. Cant even get a job in the field at all. Waste of money and time dont come here

They were so nice and helpful in the beginning when signing you up. (Of course, because they wanted the almost $60K tuition for their ADN evening program. It is set up to make you fail for sure. I am in the medical field and have been for the last 20 years, working in the Largest Trauma hospital in Central Florida. They lecture off of power points and just skim through the material. You are basically responsible for learning the information on your own. The school is GHETTO people come in slides to school and nothing is said, joking and foul language - No professionalism AT ALL. You are only graded on the Exams not the 30 assignments they give you each week. Class started with 33 students. The second class only had 11 students not because of the students failing but they realized early on that this school is trash. I realized two weeks into second term that this school is a scam. They charge so much and set you up to fail. If you have to repeat the course (which you definitely will - A & P II in 5 weeks is nearly impossible to pass) you have to pay for the class again. If you ask for help, they will throw a paper at you to request online tutoring from another student for 1 hour. How is that going to help? My mental health declined tremendously and my dreams of becoming a nurse were destroyed. I am so glad I made the decision to withdraw. The school is trash and if you aren't a minority, you will get dismissed and concerns of bullying and poor treatment will be ignored. Stay far, far, far, away from this place. It's not worth the sleepless nights, headaches, ulcers and the extensive amount of work required that doesn't even count towards your grade. Please do yourself a favor and avoid this place by any means necessary. It sounds great "oh wow an evening class for ADN with no wait list? Yeah, trust me, if it sounds too good to be true, it is! Do your research and find another school that will benefit you and give you the education you need to be successful. Good luck!

My wife and I attended ECPI University. I think the school is pretty good. We both graduated with honors. I just think a lot of individuals are not ready for that type of learning, and what I mean is an accelerated pace. I earned my Cyber-Security Degree, they keep you on your P's & Q's. I was previously educated in Computer Science. My focus was Penetration Testing/ECH. I think People are not focus, you cannot go into this program not focus. I think it is a decent price for a Cyber-Security Associates degree. I met some of the most skilled I.T. Instructors. They taught things I will never forget. Understand it is all on you if you failed, not the school, not the instructors. I notice a lot of the individuals that attended was obviously failing, which causes your fees to increase by retaking each course. We never failed, that is the key, be passionate about what you are studying. I notice students were more concerned about salaries than learning and perfecting their craft. All in all, do not blame the school for your lack of passion.

They just want money they don't actually care about your education or want to see you pass. If you are failing oh well to them, if a professor sucks oh well they don't care. It's all around horrible I wish I stayed at vcu where I know it would've been better then here.

THIS SCHOOL SUCKS. MAJOR SCAM. They promise job placement. That's a joke. I went to this school as a single mom because I felt like it was my only option at the time. I would have been better off never having gone at all. I graduated in 2012 with a completely useless degree and massive debt. It's 2023 and thanks to used car saleman tactics, after YEARS of automatic payments of almost $300/month I still owe only $1000 less than when I started. AND it's only down that much because I paid two of my 9 different loans with them off in order to purchase a house. THIS IS FINANCIAL RAPE. I would love nothing more than to see this place go out of business. I went through this whole program only to find out that the field I wanted to go into was changing the requirements right before I graduated. Job placement? Ha. Freaking joke... you want to work for the school in VA while living in Raleigh and stating numerous times you cannot relocate? I wish to God I never went and had saved my money to give to a local community college. When I finally did go back to school (at a community college), there were so many classes I had to retake because their credits are no good. RUN RUN RUN and NEVER look back. Screw you ECPI. Another victim of the Raleigh NC "college." (And for what it's worth - that program was soooo awesome and successful they don't even offer it anymore...)

The school needs to educate students based on their chosen field of study. Electrical engineering doesn't have anything to do with social progressive ideas. Yet another indoctrination facility masquerading as higher education.

It's so convenient because I'm working simultaneously and pursuing my education. I'm not sure why there is negative comments but I can only speak for my experience. I've learned a tremendous amount that has definitely helped me with my skills and understanding and I definitely would do it again it's been wonderful.

I had no major issues when I attended classes in 2008 - 2010. The classes were nearly all tailored toward the student objectives (instructors for "core classes" were not always as on target for this, but when I took the path of electronic repair, my instructors were good about adapting most material to show how it would apply to my field of study). The only complaint I really had was that some of the equipment needed for hands on experience was not initially available when I started at the Concord campus, but as it was a newer satellite location compared to the Charlotte campus, this is somewhat forgivable - especially when one of my classes worked together to present the items we felt was needed to the campus administration, and we got most everything on our list. The things we didn't get, we got comparable items that worked for the goal of being able to manually setup and configure network devices. To me, that showed a caring staff that was concerned about the students' success and their opinions on what is needed to that end. It also let us have a say in how some of the money we were putting into our education there was being used.

Do not go here. They couldn't care less about the students. They create ways to make you fail. Then you are left with no education but with massive student loan debt! Save your money and go to a community college! If could give negative stars, I would! Go elsewhere!

$80,000 for an Associates degree, that explains it all right there. It's a scam online school with no real world training informatics to help students get work.

I'm currently in ECPI RN program and the program and some of the instructors are a joke. We currently have no DON, so In the interim the ADON is in this position. She also teaches a class she has never taught before and is a clinical instructor too. Which is a conflict of interest. Needless to say she reads from the PowerPoints. She talks about herself and how she has been a lactation consultant for 38 years. Well while she is admiring her own accomplishments, the students are suffering. They give you another dosage drug test after you have taken the class and passed it. You have to pass the test with an 85 or you can't continue to move forward in the program. Which the courses you only need an 80 to pass. Emailed the Dean and President, there 1 and only answer is sign up for tutoring. Well how about you get some instructors that know how to teach. Multiple students wrote the president/Dean about this matter and nothing done. This school is expensive and the teachers suck. I'm going to continue because I have too much money and time invested. If you fail a class the remediation is a joke and you still won't learn anything. Please don't attend this school, do yourself a favor and run like hell. Trust me I know, I'm currently living in this nightmare!

This school will do everything to sign you up. Then 2.5 years later 65,000 in debt with nothing to show for it. No grad ceremony, no diploma, no help with internship, job placement nor current certifications after graduation. Had perfect grades and worked hard for nothing.

Their learning style is all over the place. When over half the class makes a failing grade there is something wrong with the teaching style. Grades are not given in a timely fashion. One class starts before you get the last classes end grade results. Professors may or may not email you back. Worst educational experience I have ever had.

While other Nursing programs take in account your quizzes, exams, projects, labs, practicals and clinical, ECPI only grade off of exams and you must have an 80 or above to pass. You can rock out all 100% on everything and bomb one exam or final and your out. The rest is a pass or fail. This system needs to be revamped and looked into. It tells the students that nothing else is important but the exams. We need everything not just the exams. It gives you the feeling that they believe only good exams from the beginning makes a quality nurse instead of molding a good quality nurse. The instructors complain about the program in front of students and even tell us to find a better school. Believe it or not the instructors are not all in agreement with the way the program works. This program is not designed for success. The DON acts as if she cares but she's old and set in her way. She is nice but is full of it. This is a weeding out program no doubt about it. The program is miserable and creates a unhealthy student environment. I met awesome people and made good friends and we all feel the same. The program needs revamping. I wish someone would look into it. Or at least give you the correct materials to study. I hated my experience at Ecpi Raleigh. It was not a good nursing program and this is coming from someone who passed but only because I didn't work, my husband is a nurse who was really my teacher. My mom is a physician who broke things down for me and I don't have children. I am not the ideal student. I watched students loose everything and were way better at things than me fail. I owe my degree to my family not ECPI. I wish I'd went to a different school so that all I did was not just memorize the ATI questions and answers. It was useless and now I'm a nurse who has no school pride or high hopes for my institution. When I meet other ECPI grads I know there not proud of their school. I hate that so much. Your program sucks ECPI. Revamp it and produce nurses and in larger quantities not 7 or 8 at a time. It's not always the students that fail, you all have also failed your students. It's a team effort. And this is why people say your school is a money scam. Please stay away from for profit programs that really just want your money. You'd have better success at Trump university! Scam school!

$30,000 in debt for my accomplishments to be unrecognized. I only went to school for 1 month in person and then COVID happened and everything happened virtually. "Hand on" experience was taken away for me ( which I understand due to COVID). When I finished my externship I was lost of what to do next. I had to email my advisor like 3 TIMES and when I got her attention she tells me that I graduated and my diploma will be sent thru mail. My $#*! is in hella debt for paying their asses to ignore me. I feel like my work their has gone unrecognized and I didn't even have a graduation. How come I graduated but feel so unaccomplished?!