| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Extremely Easy | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Can I get into North Carolina Central University? The school has a 83% acceptance rate. Last year, 5,524 out of 6,671 applicants were admitted making North Carolina Central University an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has extremely easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 66 percent. North Carolina Central University typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 23% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 490 |
| SAT Math 25th | 490 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 980 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 570 |
| SAT Math 75th | 540 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1110 |
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to North Carolina Central University?
North Carolina Central University typically requires applicants to be in the top 64 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 980 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 915. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1045 out of 1600. A competitive SAT score is critical as 62 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1110 and Above | Good | >89% |
| 1045 to 1110 | Avg + | 83%-89% |
| 980 to 1045 | Avg - | 74%-83% |
| 915 to 980 | Reach | 63%-74% |
| Less than 915 | Low | <63% |
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 15 |
| ACT Math 25th | 16 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 17 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 20 |
| ACT Math 75th | 20 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 20 |
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into North Carolina Central University?
Admission data indicates that North Carolina Central University regularly accepts students with ACT's of 17 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 69 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 16 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 18 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 20 and above have very competitive chances. 36 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to North Carolina Central University.
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 20 and Above | Good | >91% |
| 18 to 20 | Avg + | 83%-91% |
| 17 to 18 | Avg - | 77%-83% |
| 16 to 17 | Reach | 71%-77% |
| Less than 16 | Low | <71% |
You will need about average high school grades to get into North Carolina Central University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at North Carolina Central University was 3.1 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. If your high school grades are above the average 3.1 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as North Carolina Central University accepts 83% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 12% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 9% | Good |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 16% | Good |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 16% | Avg + |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 40% | Avg - |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 7% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
63% of North Carolina Central University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 6% |
| Top 25% of class | 22% |
| Top 50% of class | 63% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 37% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 4% |
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 4,490 | 2,181 | 6,671 |
| Accepted | 3,823 | 1,701 | 5,524 |
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 78% | 83% |
| Enrolled | 874 | 401 | 1,275 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 23% | 24% | 23% |
Applicants have 127 days left until the Fall 2019 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2019.
Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to North Carolina Central University before the Aug 1 application deadline.
| SAT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| May 4 | May 17 |
| Jun 1 | Jul 10 |
| ACT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Apr 13 | Apr 23 |
| Jun 8 | Jun 18 |
| Jul 13 | Jul 23 |
What are the requirements for admission to North Carolina Central University and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199157 IPEDS survey data for North Carolina Central University.
