North Carolina Central University

1801 Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC 27707

Public 4-year

Key Statistics

8,579
Total Students
6,595
Undergraduates
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing

Can I get in?

Admissions

87%
Acceptance Rate
15,972 admitted out of 18,368 applicants

Admissions Requirements

High School GPA: Required
School Record: Required
Test Scores: Considered
Recommendations: Considered
College Prep: Considered

SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Composite
19 - 22
English
16 - 21
Math
17 - 23
3% of first-time students submitted ACT scores

Can I afford it?

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)

In-State
$6,542
Out-of-State
$19,578

Living Arrangements

Living cost information not available

Financial Aid

$14,475
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Net Price
$0 - $30,000 $13,032
$30,001 - $48,000 $13,882
$48,001 - $75,000 $17,527
$75,001 - $110,000 $22,401
$110,001+ $23,658
74%
Receive Pell Grants
63%
Students Borrowing
$6,927
Avg. Loan Amount

Will I graduate?

Student Outcomes

Completion Rates

46%
Overall
50%
Full-Time
43%
Part-Time
53%
First-Time Students
53%
Transfer Students
31%
Transfer Out

Time to Degree

4-Year Completion 35%
6-Year Completion 47%
8-Year Completion 46%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years

What's the campus like?

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
29.1%
Female
70.9%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
23.2%
Some Distance
57.4%
No Distance
19.4%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
18%
Some Distance
66.9%
No Distance
15.1%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

White
7.9%
Black or African American
75.7%
Hispanic/Latino
6.5%
Asian
1.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More Races
5.2%
Non-Resident Alien
0.7%
Unknown
1.9%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Bachelor's Degree

Contact Information

Phone
9195306100
Address
1801 Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC 27707
IPEDS ID
199157