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North Carolina Central University

Acceptance Rate 84.38 %
SAT Average 970
Tuition & Fees $19,578
($6,542)
Student Population 7,553
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $12,910

Academic Overview

North Carolina Central University is a public, four-years institute located in Durham, North Carolina. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $6,542 for North Carolina residents and $19,578 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $7,480 for North Carolina residents and $20,788 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 7,553 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 84.38% and the graduation rate is 44% last year.
The salary after graduation from North Carolina Central University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $35,300. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, North Carolina Central's tuition & fees is $6,542 for North Carolina residents and $19,578 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $7,480 for in-state students and $20,788 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$6,542$19,578
Graduate$7,480$20,788
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at North Carolina Central. The acceptance rate of North Carolina Central is 84.38% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 15.18%. The average graduation rate is 44% and the transfer-out rate is 27%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $12,910 and 90% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 7,553 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for North Carolina Central University is 84.38 %.
Acceptance Rate
84.38%
Graduation Rate for North Carolina Central University is 44 %
Graduation Rate
44%
Transfer-out Rate for North Carolina Central University is 27 %
Transfer-out Rate
27%
Retention Rate for North Carolina Central University is 76 %
Retention Rate
76%
Student Population for North Carolina Central University is 7,553
Student Population
7,553
Student to Faculty Ratio for North Carolina Central University is 14 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
14 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $12,910 at North Carolina Central University.
Financial Aid Amount
$12,910

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address1801 Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC 27707
Phone919-530-6100
WEBhttps://www.nccu.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.nccu.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.nccu.edu/apply-now
Financial Aidhttps://www.nccu.edu/admissions/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.nccu.edu/net-price-calculator
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.nccu.edu/enrollment/veterans-affairs
Disability Servicehttps://www.nccu.edu/sas

Offered Degrees

North Carolina Central offers 66 major programs through online and on-site education where 28 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's3512
Master's2916
Doctorate (Research)10
Doctorate (Practical)10

Special Learning Opportunities

North Carolina Central University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:3,167)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,618)

Veterans Benefits

North Carolina Central University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges