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North Carolina Central University is a public institution located in Durham, NC. A Major City Center offers a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Where Is North Carolina Central University?

Contact details for North Carolina Central University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1801 Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC 27707
Phone:	9195306100
Website:	www.nccu.edu/
Admissions:	www.nccu.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.nccu.edu/admissions/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into North Carolina Central University?

You can apply to North Carolina Central University online at: https://www.nccu.edu/apply-now

North Carolina Central University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for North Carolina Central University

This is what North Carolina Central University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into North Carolina Central University?

North Carolina Central University admits 87%, which means it is highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 11% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

3% submitted ACT scores.

ACT Composite scores for admitted students at North Carolina Central University ranged between 19 and 22.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at North Carolina Central University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	5,460	4,576	84%
Women	12,903	11,395	88%

Can I Afford North Carolina Central University?

The average net price after aid at North Carolina Central University is $15,028. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$3,728
In-State Fees	$2,971
Out-of-State Tuition	$16,764
Out-of-State Fees	$2,971
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$6,699
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$19,735

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 24% of students at North Carolina Central University receive some form of financial aid (1,455 students).

About 74% of students at North Carolina Central University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $11,314 per student.

59% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,223.

Student Loan Debt

63% of North Carolina Central University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,927 per year.

North Carolina Central University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,147 students enrolled at North Carolina Central University, all undergraduate. North Carolina Central University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 5,400 undergraduate students at North Carolina Central University, approximately 30% are male and 70% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of North Carolina Central University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	59
Black or African American	4,401
Hispanic	361
White	216
American Indian/Alaska Native	16
Two or More Races	216
Non-Resident	21

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at North Carolina Central University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
North Carolina	1,251
Maryland	103
South Carolina	53
Virginia	52
District of Columbia	36

Additionally, approximately 0.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at North Carolina Central University

North Carolina Central University provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

3,996 undergraduate students at North Carolina Central University took at least one online class — of those, 1,202 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at North Carolina Central University

North Carolina Central University offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

North Carolina Central University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.