Mid-Atlantic Christian University — Organization Profile
Mid-Atlantic Christian University (MACU) is an accredited Christian university whose stated mission is to equip people to be extraordinary Christian leaders. Based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, MACU provides undergraduate education shaped by a Christian worldview and grounded in Scripture as the foundation for learning and formation. The university identifies as a private institution supported by congregations and individuals from Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, while also serving students from a variety of church backgrounds.
MACU’s academic model blends biblical and theological training with general and professional studies. In its published philosophy of education, MACU emphasizes that all truth comes from God and that coursework is taught from a Christian worldview. The university also specifies distinct Bible and theology requirements: students preparing for vocational ministry complete 48 credit hours in Bible and theology, while students preparing for careers in the marketplace complete 18 credit hours. MACU notes that many of its baccalaureate programs include internships, pairing classroom learning with supervised practical experience in a local congregation, organization, or institution.
As a degree-granting institution, MACU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees, and it may offer certificates at approved degree levels. MACU also states it has approval from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction to offer teacher-licensure-approved degree programs in elementary education and science education. These approvals and memberships reflect MACU’s commitment to recognized educational standards alongside its faith-based mission.
Student life at MACU is designed to support spiritual, social, and service-oriented growth through campus community rhythms, including chapel and other student experiences. The university describes itself as a transformative community anchored in biblical truth, seeking to develop students who can lead through service in both church ministry and workplace settings. From Elizabeth City in northeastern North Carolina, MACU serves students across the region and beyond through its campus-based learning environment and ministry partnerships.
Those looking to connect with MACU can engage through admissions, campus visits, and academic advising, as well as through giving and church partnership opportunities. Supporters can contribute through MACU’s online giving portal and other development initiatives, helping sustain scholarships, academic programming, and student formation. Churches and individuals can also connect through church relations resources and university events, staying informed through MACU’s ongoing communications and updates.
Key Links
- Website: https://www.macuniversity.edu/
- About MACU: https://www.macuniversity.edu/about-macu/
- Mission & Vision: https://www.macuniversity.edu/about-macu/mission-vision/
- Accreditation & Memberships: https://www.macuniversity.edu/about-macu/accreditation-and-memberships/
- Academics: https://www.macuniversity.edu/academics/
- Apply (Online Application): https://apply.macuniversity.edu/
- Support MACU: https://www.macuniversity.edu/support-macu/
- Donate (Give Lively): https://secure.givelively.org/donate/mid-atlantic-christian-university-inc
- Athletics (Mustangs): https://gomacumustangs.com/
- Contact MACU: https://www.macuniversity.edu/about-macu/contact-macu/
Contact Information
- Email: ad********@***********ty.edu
- Phone: 252-334-2000
- Mailing address: 715 North Poindexter Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Socials
- https://www.facebook.com/MACUniversity
- https://x.com/MACUniversity
- https://www.instagram.com/macuniversity/
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTs7-m43hY3PI3hpX8AF55A
- https://www.linkedin.com/school/mid-atlantic-christian-university/
- https://www.tiktok.com/@macu.mustangs
Leadership
- John W. Maurice, Jr. — President
- Kevin W. Larsen — Vice President for Academic Affairs
- Jane Hodgkins — Vice President for Finance
- Amy Alcocer — Vice President for Institutional Advancement
- Bane Angles — Vice President for Student Services
- Darrell L. Hairston — Chairman, Board of Trustees
