North Carolina Central University
North Carolina Central University is a public 4-year institution in Durham, NC. It enrolls about 7,965 students and admits roughly 90% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Durham, NC 27707 |
| County | Durham County |
| Enrollment | 7,965 |
| Acceptance rate | 90% |
| Applicants / admitted | 14,192 / 12,842 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $6,542 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $19,578 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 46% |
| Transfer-out rate | 27% |
| Full-time retention rate | 75% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $13,884 |
| Campus setting | City: Large |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 500–570 |
| ACT middle 50% | 17–18 |
| Website | https://www.nccu.edu/ |
| Phone | 9195306100 |
| Classification | Historically Black College or University (HBCU) |
Admissions
About 14,192 students applied and 12,842 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,465 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $6,542 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $19,578. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $13,884 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $12,136 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $14,482 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $17,688 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $21,713 |
| Over $110,000 | $23,621 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 1,264 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 46% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
North Carolina Central University is in Durham, NC, Durham County. Its coordinates are 35.9742, -78.8986.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at North Carolina Central University?
About 90% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 14,192 applicants.
How much does North Carolina Central University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $6,542 for in-state students and $19,578 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend North Carolina Central University?
About 7,965 students are enrolled.