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$3,728
Avg in-state tuition
$16,435
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 6,067, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 87%. The university offers 40 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 52%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $3,728, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $16,435.
Rankings
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- #3 Ranked in Best Historically Black Colleges and Universities of 2022
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
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.
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.
87% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 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
78% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
52% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 15-19
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 850-1010
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
Students enrolled
54%
Online student enrollment
16:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Black
73%
White
11%
Hispanic
7%
Two or more races
5%
Unknown
2%
Asian
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
0%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Information not available
Female student population
71%
Socio-economic diversity
74% 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
4,329
Percent of Programs Online
67% On-campus
33% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 25% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 47% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $3,728 | $16,435 |
| Graduate | $4,740 | $17,694 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,500 |
| On-campus room and board | $10,714 |
| On-campus other expenses | $6,205 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $10,714 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $6,605 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $6,605 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $22,147 | $34,854 |
| Off-campus without family | $22,547 | $35,254 |
| Off-campus with family | $11,833 | $24,540 |
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
95%
State Grant Aid
64%
Institution Grant Aid
81%
Pell Grant
74%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$31k
Average student debt after graduation
$29k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. 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.
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