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North Carolina Central University

Durham, NC

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Acceptance Rate

87%

Avg. SAT

1130

75th percentile

Durham, NC

Location

Large City

Campus Setting

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

87%

Average GPA

2.80

Application Fee

$50

Academic Fit

Mid-50%: 810-1130

GPA

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Academics

Student-Faculty Ratio

16:1

Programs Offered

3

Full-Time Faculty

364

Women Faculty

57%

Research Spending

$99Mper year

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Degree Levels Offered

Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate

Most popular fields of study by degrees awarded.

Elementary Education and Teaching

Online

14 grads

English Language and Literature, General

11 grads

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

7 grads

Student Body

Total Enrollment

8,579

6,595 undergrad • 1,984 grad

Undergraduate

6,595

Graduate

1,984

International

1%
  • White

    9%

  • Black / African American

    75%

  • Hispanic / Latino

    7%

  • Asian

    2%

  • Other / Multi-racial

    7%

Campus Life

Campus Setting

Large City

Durham, NC

Varsity Athletics

Mid-Eastern Athletic Conf.

NCAA Athletics

Division I · FCS

Housing

On-Campus Housing

Yes

Housing Capacity

3,375beds

Meal Plan Available

No

Average Room & Board

$13,333per year

Athletics

Athletic Association

Mid-Eastern Athletic Conf.

ROTC & Veteran Support

Army

Yes

Navy

No

Air Force

Yes

Veteran’s Programs Available

Credit for military training

Yes

Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services

Yes

Recognized student veteran organization

Yes

Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU

Yes

Cost & Aid

In-State Tuition

$3,728per year

Out-of-State Tuition

$16,764per year

Room & Board

$13,333per year

Estimated Cost

$28,065per year

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Aid

87%

Receiving Pell Grants

74%

Average Grant

$11,999

Average Federal Loan

$5,900

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Outcomes & Earnings

Retention Rate

73%

4 Years Graduation Rate

38%

6 Years Graduation Rate

52%

Median 10-Year Earnings

$42,968

73% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at North Carolina Central University and return in the fall. 38% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 52% graduate within 6 years.

Graduation Rate

4-year grads

38%

4-5 years

14%

6-8 years

2%

Non-grad

46%

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Key Statistics

Type

Public

Tuition

$3,728

Acceptance

87%

Undergrads

6,595

4-Year Grad Rate

38%

Endowment

$58M

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Durham, NC 27707

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