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
90%Acceptance
1023SAT Avg
5,400Students
16:1Student:Faculty
46%Grad Rate
$42,968Earnings 10yr
$15,028Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate90.5%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1023
Reading & WritingMid: 540
500570
MathMid: 500
480530
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 18
1718
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
Programs (68)
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
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia