North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC · Public
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North Carolina Central University admitted 87.0% of applicants university-wide (15,972 of 18,368).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 87.0% | 15,972 | 18,368 |
| In-state | 88.7% | 5,500 | 6,198 |
| Out-of-state | 86.0% | 10,472 | 12,170 |
| Men | 83.8% | 4,576 | 5,460 |
| Women | 88.3% | 11,395 | 12,903 |
Of 15,972 admitted students, 1,753 enrolled (11.0% yield).
North Carolina Central University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 2.50–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
North Carolina Central University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $41,701/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $16,764 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $24,937 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $41,701/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $13,032 |
| $30k–48k | $13,882 |
| $48k–75k | $17,527 |
| $75k–110k | $22,401 |
| Over $110k | $23,658 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Eagle Excellence Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (Merit)
- University Scholars Program — $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Chancellor's Scholarship — Full tuition, fees, housing, dining, and book allowance (Full Tuition)
- NCCU Departmental Scholarships — Varies (Departmental)
- UNC Promise Grant — Covers tuition and fees (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- University Scholars Program — $5,000 per year (Merit)
- NCCU Departmental Scholarships — Varies (Departmental)
North Carolina Central University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- High School Transcript
- Standardized Test Scores (SAT or ACT)
- Application fee
International applicants
- High School Transcript
- Standardized Test Scores (SAT or ACT)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
North Carolina Central University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
North Carolina Central University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $42,968
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 41.6%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 72.4%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $28,250
- At graduation
North Carolina Central University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- WSJ: #489
Deadlines
- 2027-08-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
North Carolina Central University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Social sciences (15%), Business & marketing (14%), Psychology (10%).
Student–faculty ratio: 16:1 · 41% of class sections have under 20 students.
North Carolina Central University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.