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North Carolina Central University

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Rating

Public

Type

9,201

Students

$16,435

Tuition

68%

Acceptance

#1662

Ranking

Large City

Campus Setting

Durham, NC

1801 Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC 27707

North Carolina Central University is a mid-sized historically black public college located in Durham, NC ranked 42nd in North Carolina. It has a total of 7,157 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting barely greater than two thirds of applicants. North Carolina Central University offers 65 different majors and is best known for its Human Sciences and Preschool Education and Teaching programs, which are respectively ranked 25th and 32nd in the United States. With an annual tuition of $3,728 for in-state students and $16,435 for those from out-of-state, North Carolina Central University is moderately priced. 47.39% of students graduate moving on to the next phase of their lives, working. After graduation, alumni go on to make approximately $32,900 per year, which is 21% below the national median.
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Cost

$19,241
Above Average

North Carolina Central University

$19,241

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$37,173

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$27,756

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

68%Acceptance
Less Selective

North Carolina Central University

68%

National

69%
Sat

890 - 1050

57% of students submit

Admissions Yield

18%

ACT

16 - 19

42% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$50

Students

7,157Undergrads
Medium Student Population

Full-Time

99%

Part-Time

1%
Male

32%

In-state

83%

Female

68%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

18%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
9% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies8% Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General8% Business Administration and Management, General76% Others

9% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

8% Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

8% Business Administration and Management, General

76% Others

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

9%

139 Graduates

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

8%

127 Graduates

Business Administration and Management, General

8%

126 Graduates

Psychology, General

7%

114 Graduates

Social Work

6%

95 Graduates

Social Sciences, General

6%

92 Graduates

Mass Communication/Media Studies

5%

80 Graduates

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

5%

77 Graduates

Public Administration

3%

51 Graduates

Academics

C+
Professors
StudentsProfessors16:116:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

16

Number of Library Books

372,862

Academic Spend per Student

$11,149

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

80%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$26,800/Year

North Carolina Central University

$26,800

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$26,800

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$32,900

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

47%