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North Carolina Central University
North Carolina Central University

North Carolina Central University

Durham, NC, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

North Carolina Central University is a 4-year public school in the Research Triangle and an Historically Black College and University. NCCU is home to six colleges and schools granting undergraduate degrees in 32 academic majors and is the first school in the state to offer a degree in Jazz Studies. In addition to academic work, all NCCU students are required to perform 120 hours of volunteer work in order to graduate. To encourage diversity among its student body, NCCU is the second HBCU in the country to host an LGBTA Center on campus.

Acceptance Rate:
90%
Average Net Price:
$14,732
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.3
Average ACT Composite
17
Average SAT Composite
976

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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$14,732
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$6,699
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$19,735
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$13,450
Books and Supplies
$1500
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$12,136
$30k - $48k
$14,482
$48k - $75k
$17,688
$75k - $110k
$21,713
$110k+
$23,621
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
57%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
57%
Average Aid Per Year
$12,449
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
57%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,346
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,304

 

Students receiving state aid
51%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3558
Students receiving federal aid
79%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,346
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$44,419,344
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$2,448,056

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
73%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,900
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$22,965
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$292
Students receiving federal loans
73%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,900

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • HBCU
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
0
100
90%
Acceptance Rate
14192
Students Applied
49%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
478
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionAugust 1
Spring Regular DecisionOctober 1
Application Fee
$50
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
75%
1%
Submitting ACT
1%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 17
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 976
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
480
75th
530
Reading
25th
500
75th
570
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
20%
3.50 - 3.74
11%
3.25 - 3.49
16%
3.00 - 3.24
19%
2.50 - 2.99
32%
2.00 - 2.49
2%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
9
Top 25%
25
Top 50%
66
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
254
$30k - $48k
177
$48k - $75k
105
$75k - $110k
44
$110k+
30

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 877-667-7533
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
7,965
Total Number of Undergrads
5,973
0
100
29%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
51%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • ROTC Air Force
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
38%
20-39 Students
51%
40-99 Students
9%

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
52

Faculty Overview

0
100
64%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
30%
70%
Residency
In-State Students
75%
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
39
Countries Represented
47
Ethnicity
African American
80%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Hispanic
7%
White
4%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
2%
Percent of First Generation Students
33%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is checked
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
34%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Eagles
School Colors
maroon and gray
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
270
Total Female Athletes
117
Intramural Sports
9
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
North Carolina Central University Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is not checked
No
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is not checked
No
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is not checked
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$35,300
Top 5 Cities
Durham
Charlotte
Washington
Greensboro
Atlanta
Top 5 Employers
North Carolina Central University
Durham Public Schools
Wake County Public School System
Wells Fargo
Blue Cross NC
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Community and Social Services
Operations
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$22,965
Loan Default Rate
14%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$292

REVIEWS

All Reviews

Amirah Brown's Review

from Newport News, VA

We have a lot of college career fairs, interviews for internships, community service and career development opportunities even a spot-on campus that has free business attire....

Ari's Review

from Camden, NC

The classes at Central are great. The teachers really care about their topic and they want all their students to succeed. The difficulty level and workload of the classes are exactly what one would ex...

Alexis's Review

from Woodbridge, VA

NCCU has a friendly and family like environment. The campus is beautiful and full of history. It is currently in the top 10 HBCU list at number 9. ...