North Carolina Central University (NCCU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	3,329
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	76%
Students retention rate	74%
On-time graduation rate	51%

Located in Durham, North Carolina, NCCU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 76% indicates that NCCU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

North Carolina Central University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student retention rate of 74% at NCCU suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

76%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,644

Cost of attendance at North Carolina Central University in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,351

Cost of attendance at North Carolina Central University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at North Carolina Central University received on average $12,296 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$12,296

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	836	69%	$5,461	$4,565,158
Other Federal Grant	1,154	95%	$7,851	$9,059,655
State Grant/Scholarships	667	55%	$3,270	$2,181,173
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	931	77%	$3,233	$3,009,707
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,159	96%	$12,296	$14,250,535

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of North Carolina Central University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of North Carolina Central University students is 50.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 53.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 46.3%.

50.8%

asian 55.6% 5 students
African American 52.1% 478 students
white 40.0% 10 students
unknown 37.0% 10 students
hispanic 56.2% 27 students
Mixed Race 38.2% 26 students

Sport Conferences

Football Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Baseball Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Basketball Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

North Carolina Central University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

North Carolina Central University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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