North Carolina Central University

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Durham, NC

This school is more affordable than other public schools.

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$3,728

Avg in-state tuition

$16,435

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About North Carolina Central University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

HBCU: YesHistorically Black Colleges and Universities are accredited schools established prior to 1965 whose principal mission was, and is, the education of Black Americans. Explore our HBCU resource hub to learn more.

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

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 35 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
#7 Ranked in Best Online Hospitality Management Programs of 2022

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.

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

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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Students enrolled

54%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

Black

73%

White

11%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Unknown

Asian

Non-U.S. Citizen

American Indian/Alaska Native

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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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 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

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
	Biomedical Sciences, General
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Accounting
	Hospitality Administration/Management, General
	Business Administration and Management, General
3	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Mass Communication/Media Studies
4	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer and Information Sciences, Other
	Information Science/Studies
5	Education
	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
	Health Teacher Education
	Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
	Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
	Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness
	Educational/Instructional Media Design
	Secondary School Administration/Principalship
6	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
7	Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
	Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
8	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Spanish Language and Literature
9	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Communication Disorders, General
	Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
	Public Health Education and Promotion
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Athletic Training/Trainer
10	History
	History, General
11	Legal Professions And Studies
	Law (LL.B., J.D.)
12	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
13	Library Science
	Library Science/Librarianship
14	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
15	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Environmental Science
16	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Health and Physical Education, General
	Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
17	Physical Sciences
	Geology/Earth Science, General
	Physics, General
	Chemistry, General
18	Psychology
	Psychology, General
19	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Social Work
	Public Administration
20	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
	Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
21	Social Sciences
	Social Sciences, General
	Political Science and Government, General
22	Visual And Performing Arts
	Visual and Performing Arts, General
	Art/Art Studies, General
	Music, General
	Jazz/Jazz Studies

North Carolina Central University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

This school is more affordable than other public schools.

About North Carolina Central University

Rankings

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.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

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Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

Financial Breakdown

On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.

Students Receiving Aid

Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

English Language And Literature/Letters

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Legal Professions And Studies

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Library Science

Mathematics And Statistics

Natural Resources And Conservation

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Security And Protective Services

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.