School Information

54.3
Total Cost $15,260
Total Enrollment 8,587
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 15 : 1

North Carolina Central University

http://www.nccu.edu
1801 Fayetteville Street, Durham, North Carolina 27707
(919) 530-6100

North Carolina Central University is a comprehensive university offering programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and selected professional levels. It is the nation’s first public liberal arts institution founded for African-Americans. The university upholds a strong liberal arts tradition and a commitment to academic excellence in a diverse educational and cultural environment. It seeks to encourage intellectual productivity and to increase the academic and professional skills of its students and faculty. The mission of the university is to prepare students academically and professionally to become leaders prepared to advance the consciousness of social responsibility in a diverse, global society. The university ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting City: Midsize
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At North Carolina Central University, 96.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 72.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $7,321), and 76% receive loans ($6,760 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,528. Off campus it is around $7,528.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending North Carolina Central University is $5,700 per year.

Yearly Tuition
North Carolina Central University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $3,922
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $13,991
Tuition Graduate in State $2,936
Tuition Graduate Out of State $13,395
Living Costs
North Carolina Central University Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $15,260
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $25,329
Total Expense In State Off Campus $15,660
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $8,132
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $25,729
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $18,201
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 3,233 people applied to North Carolina Central University. Of the applicants, 70.0% were admitted (64.0% male & 74.0% female ) and 46.0% accepted (46.0% male and 46.0% female)

Of the 6,441 undergraduate students at North Carolina Central University, 17.0% are part-time. A majority (76.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 42.0% of the 2,146 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     87.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     77.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     56.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     23.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     48.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     44.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 919-530-6100
Admissions Office Email dcunningham@nccu.edu
Admissions Office Address 1801 Fayetteville St. Durham NC 27707
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.nccu.edu/admissionsandaid/index.cfm
Admissions Website http://www.nccu.edu/admissionsandaid/applynow.cfm (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.nccu.edu/admissionsandaid/Apply%20Online%20Now.cfm
Application Fee $40

In order to be accepted to North Carolina Central University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
North Carolina Central University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 380
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 460
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 380
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 470
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 370
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 450
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 15
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 19
ACT English (25th Percentile) 12
ACT English (75th Percentile) 19
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 16
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 19
 
North Carolina Central University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 43 12
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 41 9
Biomedical Sciences, General 2 3
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 138 23
Accounting 13
Business Administration and Management, General 98 23
Hospitality Administration/Management, General 27
Communication, journalism, and related programs 41
Mass Communication/Media Studies 41
Computer and information sciences and support services 20 24
Computer Science 3 0
Information Science/Studies 17 24
Education 60 95
Art Teacher Education 2
Biology Teacher Education 0
Chemistry Teacher Education 0 0
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services 19
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 10
Curriculum and Instruction 20
Drama and Dance Teacher Education 0
Education/Teaching Individuals - Vision Impairments/ Blindness 1
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances 1
Educational/Instructional Media Design 5
Elementary Education and Teaching 33 0
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 3 0
French Language Teacher Education 0
Health Teacher Education 0
History Teacher Education 4 0
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 5 0
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 9
Mathematics Teacher Education 0 0
Music Teacher Education 0
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 3 0
Physics Teacher Education 0
Secondary School Administration/Principalship 24
Spanish Language Teacher Education 1
Special Education and Teaching, General 15
English language and literature/letters 14 3
English Language and Literature, General 14 3
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 50 6
Apparel and Textiles, General 0
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 50 6
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 0
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 10
French Language and Literature 1
Spanish Language and Literature 9
Health professions and related clinical sciences 92 34
Athletic Training/Trainer 1
Communication Disorders, General 34
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 64
Public Health Education and Promotion 27
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy 0
History 17 7
History, General 17 7
Legal professions and studies 191
Law (LLB, JD) 191
Library science 83
Library Science/Librarianship 83
Mathematics and statistics 7 3
Mathematics, General 7 3
Natural resources and conservation 7
Environmental Science 7
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 0 38 5
Health and Physical Education, General 26 3
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 0 12 2
Physical sciences 10 8
Chemistry, General 8 6
Geology/Earth Science, General 2
Physics, General 2 0
Psychology 39 6
Psychology, General 39 6
Public administration and social service professions 24 51
Public Administration 51
Social Work 24 0
Security and protective services 97 11
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 11
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 97
Social sciences 77 2
Geography 4
Political Science and Government, General 58
Sociology 15 2
Theology and religious vocations 0
Religious/Sacred Music 0
Visual and performing arts 25 0
Art/Art Studies, General 7
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 8
Jazz/Jazz Studies 2 0
Music, General 8
 
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