North Carolina Central University

1801 Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC 27707

Public 4-year

The BSW Program at North Carolina Central University

North Carolina Central University awarded 44 bachelor's degrees in social work in the most recent reporting year, which ranks it #140 out of the 587 U.S. colleges that award the degree. That puts it among the larger BSW programs in the country — roughly 0.24% of every social work bachelor's degree awarded nationally comes from here.

45.9% of students complete their degree, close to the 50.4% median across BSW colleges nationally. Students who finish take a median of 5 years to do it.

The average student pays $14,475 a year after grants and scholarships — about the same as the $15,045 median across the 23 BSW colleges in North Carolina. 74.0% of first-time students receive Pell Grants, a high share that usually reflects a student body with substantial financial need — and a financial aid office practiced at handling it. Net price is the number that matters when comparing programs, not sticker tuition — and because most social work roles are with government or nonprofit employers, graduates are typically eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Figures from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education. Completion and net-price comparisons are against the 618 BSW-awarding colleges in this directory.

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

Where a BSW Leads

Graduates of undefined and other CSWE-accredited BSW programs work across six main practice areas, and pay differs between them by more than most prospective students expect. Each guide below carries the full BLS percentile spread, pay by work setting, and pay by state. Figures are May 2025 medians.

Not sure which fits? Start with the career and salary overview or the is social work for me self-assessment.