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North Carolina Central University campus

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North Carolina Central University

  • Public
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
87%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹18,53,748Out-of-state
Students
6,081Undergraduates
Students per teacher
16Student to faculty

About

North Carolina Central University (NCCU or NC Central) is a public historically black university in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Founded by James E. Shepard in affiliation with the Chautauqua movement in 1909, it was supported by private funds from both Northern and Southern philanthropists. It was made part of the state system in 1923, when it first received state funding and was renamed as Durham State Normal School. It added graduate classes in arts and sciences and professional schools in law and library science in the late 1930s and 1940s.
In 1969, the legislature designated this a regional university and renamed it North Carolina Central University. It has been part of the University of North Carolina system since 1972 and offers programs at the baccalaureate, master's, professional, and doctoral levels. The university is a member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. The campus is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Admissions planning estimate

87% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 52%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 90.49%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 90.5% (12,842/14,192; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

87 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 18,368
Offered a place 15,972
Enrolled 1,753

11% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite820-970
4001600
ACT composite19-22
136

What a year costs

₹32,58,031 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹18,53,748
  • Housing₹12,63,385
  • Books & supplies₹1,40,898
Sticker price ₹32,58,031
After aid (average) ₹14,42,701

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹6,29,250
Out-of-state ₹18,53,748

Average aid awarded: ₹10,49,502 a year.

Outcomes and support

72.7%
Retention
41.7%
Graduation
87%
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One teacher for every 16 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

African American 84.1%
Hispanic 5.7%
Multiracial 3.9%
White 3.8%
Unknown 0.9%
Asian 0.8%
Native American 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0%

5 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Servicesbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Generalbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Historybachelor
Hospitality Administration/Managementbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Managementbachelor
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administrationbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciencesbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate86.96%
Total Applicants18368
Admitted Applicants15972
Enrolled Applicants1753
Application Fee₹4,697
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %820
SAT Composite 75th %970
ACT Composite 25th %19
ACT Composite 75th %22

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹6,29,250
Out-of-State Tuition₹18,53,748
Average Housing Cost₹12,63,385
Books & Supplies₹1,40,898
Average Net Price₹14,42,701
Students Receiving Aid87%
Average Aid Awarded₹10,49,502
Out-of-State Students0.00

Student Body Diversity

African American84.08%
Asian0.81%
Hispanic5.74%
White3.83%
Multiracial3.91%
Native American0.31%
Pacific Islander0.03%
International0.41%
Unknown Race0.87%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate41.65%
Retention Rate72.71%
Student/Faculty Ratio16:1
Total Undergraduates6081

Contact

Street Address1801 Fayetteville St
ZIP Code27707
Phone(919) 530-6298
Websitehttps://www.nccu.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/