North Carolina Central University

Acceptance rate (most recent year)

87.0%

Applicants (fall 2023)

14,192

Admitted (fall 2023)

12,842

Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)

1,465

Yield (admitted who enroll)

11%

Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)

92%

Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)

87%

SAT reading, middle 50%

—

SAT math, middle 50%

—

ACT composite, middle 50%

19–22

Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT

1% / 1%

High school GPA

required

High school class rank

considered

High school record (transcript)

required

College-prep program completed

considered

Recommendations

considered

Demonstration of competencies

not considered

SAT/ACT scores

considered

English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)

required

Other test

not considered

Work experience

not considered

Personal statement or essay

not considered

Legacy status

not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Full sticker price (per year)

$26,556

Tuition & fees – in-state

$6,699

Tuition & fees – out-of-state

$19,735

Median debt at graduation

$28,250

Students with federal loans

63%

Graduate within 6 years

42%

Freshmen who return for year 2

73%

Median earnings, 1 year after graduating

$35,242

Median earnings, 10 years after starting

$42,968

Undergraduates

6,081

Graduate students

1,984

Student-to-faculty ratio

16 : 1

Women

70%

Students receiving Pell grants

59%

Full-time faculty

68%

Chancellor

Karrie G. Dixon

Main phone

(919) 530-6100

Address

1801 Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC 27707

Also admits on a rolling basis.

Application fee

$50 (waivers available)

SAT/ACT

Optional

Testing: Required for weighted GPA 2.5–2.79 (ACT 17 / SAT 930)