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North Carolina Central University

Durham, North Carolina 27707

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Known for business — excellent value

North Carolina Central University is a public institution in Durham with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1023, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 5.4K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

46% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $42,968 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,028.

Established
1910
Motto
"Truth and Service"
Mascot
Eddie the Eagle
Type
Public historically black university
Conference
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Division
Division II

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90%Acceptance
1023SAT Avg
5,400Students
16:1Student:Faculty
46%Grad Rate
$42,968Earnings 10yr
$15,028Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

North Carolina Central University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate90.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1023

Reading & WritingMid: 540
500570
MathMid: 500
480530

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 18
1718

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

90.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1023

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$6,542
Tuition (out-of-state)$19,578
Room & Board$14,760
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$25,618
Average Net Price$15,028
Median Debt at Graduation$28,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$299

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,136
$30–48K$14,482
$48–75K$17,688
$75–110K$21,713
$110K+$23,621

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$15,028

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

36.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$22,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

41

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (68)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
5,400
Gender Split
70% / 30%
Women / Men
First Generation
33%
Pell Grant Recipients
57%

Race & Ethnicity

White 4%
Black 84%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 1%
Two+ 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate46.0%
Freshman Retention75.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$35,967
8 Years$38,793
10 Years$42,968

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$34,200
Men
$37,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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