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North Carolina Central University

North Carolina Central University is a medium, public institution located in Durham, nc. Founded in 1910, North Carolina Central University offers undergraduate degrees in 68 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 5,101 undergraduates
cost $6,599 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into North Carolina Central University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 84.4%
SAT score average 976
ACT score average 19
Average high school GPA 3.47
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! North Carolina Central University is known for one of its top majors: Criminal Justice and Corrections. Their student-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
14 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Law and Legal Studies
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Other
Health and Medical Professions
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Criminal Justice and Corrections
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Social Sciences, General
Library Science and Administration
Law
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $6,599
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,864
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $6,039
Cost of attendance* $26,002
Average financial aid package $18,180
Estimated cost $7,822 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $19,635
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,864
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $6,039
Cost of attendance* $39,038
Average financial aid package $18,180
Estimated cost $20,858 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? North Carolina Central University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,101, with gender binary students split 30% male and 70% female.

Total enrollment

7,965

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
3%
African American %
64%
Hispanic American %
4%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
25%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At North Carolina Central University, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 1801 Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC 27707
phone 919-530-6100
address https://www.nccu.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about North Carolina Central University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is North Carolina Central University?

North Carolina Central University is located in Durham, nc.

What is the acceptance rate at North Carolina Central University? 

The acceptance rate for North Carolina Central University is 84%.

What’s the average GPA for North Carolina Central University?

The average high school GPA for North Carolina Central University students was 3.47.

How much does it cost for 4 years at North Carolina Central University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at North Carolina Central University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $104,008.

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