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Overview |
North Carolina Central University | |||
| Location | Durham, NC | |||
| Setting | Midsize City | |||
| Enrollment | 7,965 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | nccu.edu | |||
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Costs |
North Carolina Central University | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,728 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,764 | |||
| Room & Board | $14,760 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,449 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% |
Admission |
North Carolina Central University | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 14,192 | |||
| Admitted | 12,842 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B | |||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | |||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 17/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
North Carolina Central University | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Central University | |||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Central University | |||
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| % Men | 7% | |||
| % Women | 18% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | |||
| HBCU | Yes | |||
| % White | 6% | |||
| % Black | 81% | |||
| % Hispanic | 4% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | |||
| % International | 0% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 2% |
Students |
North Carolina Central University | |||
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| % In-State | 75% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | |||
Campus |
North Carolina Central University | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | |||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/