Overview
Student Population
| Location | Durham, North Carolina |
| Online | nccu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Durham, North Carolina, North Carolina Central University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 8,244 prospective students applied, and 6,267 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,130 enrolled in the school. 6,187 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,766 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $3,728 plus fees of $2,916. North Carolina Central University is ranked 886 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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North Carolina Central University is rated within the lower 30% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for North Carolina Central University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#886 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#369 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#26 in Best Colleges in North Carolina
#11 in Best Public Colleges in North Carolina
#78 in Best Value Colleges in North Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 930/1150 |
| ACT | 16/20 |
| GPA | 3.27 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
North Carolina Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $2,916 |
| Room and Board | $10,744 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,272 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,160 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $2,916 |
| Room and Board | $10,744 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,272 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,867 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 15% |
| Work and Family Studies | 11% |
| Health Professions | 10% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 9% |
| Psychology | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199157 IPEDS survey data for North Carolina Central University.
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