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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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4 Year, Public

Division 1

5,973 undergraduates

$6,542 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.

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Acceptance rate 90.5%

SAT score average 1023

ACT score average 16

Average high school GPA 3.25

Application fee $50

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Key deadlines

August

231 days away Application deadline date

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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 16:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

16 :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

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $6,542

Additional expenses

Room & board $14,760

Books & supplies $1,500

Other expenses $3,986

Cost of attendance* $26,788

Average financial aid package $15,693

Estimated cost $11,095 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $19,578

Additional expenses

Room & board $14,760

Books & supplies $1,500

Other expenses $3,986

Cost of attendance* $39,824

Average financial aid package $15,693

Estimated cost $24,131 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA^® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? North Carolina Central University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,973, with gender binary students split 30% male and 70% female.

Total enrollment

7,965

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

African American %

75%

Hispanic American %

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

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

1801 Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC 27707

9195306100

https://www.nccu.edu/

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1

Varsity sportsNo

Intramural sportsYes

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 90%.

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

The average high school GPA for North Carolina Central University students was 3.25.

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 $107,152.

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