North Carolina Central University School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other public schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$6,534
Avg in-state tuition
$19,241
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About North Carolina Central University
North Carolina Central University is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Durham, North Carolina. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,011, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 68%. The university offers 33 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 49%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $6,534, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $19,241.
This school is more affordable than other public schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$6,534
Avg in-state tuition
$19,241
Avg out-of-state tuition
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- #3 Ranked in Best Historically Black Colleges and Universities of 2022
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Admissions Breakdown
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
Acceptance Rate Insight
68% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
76% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
49% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Test scores Required
High school rank Recommended
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Recommended
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Recommended
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 890-1050
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 17-19
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 890-1050
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 17-19
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards8k
Number of Students Enrolled
47%
Online Student Enrollment
16:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Black
74%
White
11%
Hispanic
6%
Two or more races
5%
Unknown
2%
Asian
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
0%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
70%
Socio-economic diversity
72% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
22
Total Online Enrollment
3,771
Percent of Programs Online
66% On-campus
34% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates
Associate
Bachelor's
Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Financial Breakdown
On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsStudents Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
73%
State Grant Aid
59%
Institution Grant Aid
75%
Pell Grant
72%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$29k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$31k
Average student debt after graduation
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.