North Carolina Central University

Durham, NC

North Carolina Central University

Durham, NC

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Tuition & Fees

$10,528

$23,564

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
590
25th
400
75th
540
25th
410
75th
22
25th
15
75th
20
25th
16
75th
23
25th
15
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undergraduateRatios

30%

male

70%

female

14

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

84%

acceptance rate

Accepted 7,107
Declined 1,316
Total Received 8,423
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Public

5,634

undergraduate students

1,919

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1909, North Carolina Central University is a public Historically Black university that is known for its strong academic programs, its commitment to social justice, and its vibrant campus community. It is located on a 110-acre campus in Durham, North Carolina—25 miles northwest of Raleigh.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 7,553
Established in 1910
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other
Historically Black college/university yes

Social Networks

110-acre, urban campus in Durham (population: 267,743). Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Major city

North Carolina Central University
1801 Fayetteville Street
Durham, NC
27707

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
43%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
86%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
7%
Top 1/4
24%
Top 1/2
65%
Bottom 1/2
35%
Bottom 1/4
7%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
590
25th
400
75th
540
25th
410
75th
22
25th
15
75th
20
25th
16
75th
23
25th
15

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Application deadline (final deadline) August 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

84%

acceptance rate

Accepted 7,107
Declined 1,316
Total Received 8,423

Admissions Factors

Required

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

96%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$12,910

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $6,542
Housing $9,404
Food $5,356
Additional fees $3,986
Books & supplies $1,500
Total $26,788
Average Financial Aid - $12,910
Total with Avg. Aid $13,878

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Not Reported

Non-need-based

Not Reported

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 919 530-6180
F: 919 530-7959
ssa@nccu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

dance team

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other yes yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Biomedical Sciences, General yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Chemistry, General yes yes
Clinical Research Coordinator yes
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services yes
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General yes
Computer and Information Sciences, Other yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Dietetics/Dietitian yes yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness yes
Educational/Instructional Technology yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology yes
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General yes yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration yes
History, General yes yes
Hospitality Administration/Management, General yes
Information Science/Studies yes
Information Technology yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes yes
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Library and Information Science yes
Mathematics, General yes yes
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor yes
Music, General yes
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General yes
Physics, General yes yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes yes
Public Administration yes
Public Health Education and Promotion yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Secondary School Administration/Principalship yes
Social Sciences, General yes
Social Work yes yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other yes
Visual and Performing Arts, General yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Criminal Justice
  2. Business Administration/management
  3. Registered Nursing

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Weekend College

7,553

total students

66%

in-state

34%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

75%

5,634
students

Female
70%
3,929

Male
30%
1,705

25%

1,919
students

Female
73%
1,394

Male
27%
525

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

82%

4,646
students

Female
69%
3,212

Male
31%
1,434

18%

988
students

Female
73%
717

Male
27%
271

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
79%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Hispanic/Latino
4%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Recommended of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 10
Countries most often represented Ecuador
Germany
Italy
Jamaica
Nigeria
Venezuela
Special services offered for international applicants International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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