North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About North Carolina Central University
North Carolina Central University is a mid-sized, public institution in Durham, NC, in a city setting. It enrolls about 6,081 students. The acceptance rate is 87%. 42% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $42,968.
87%
Acceptance
$15,359
Net price
6,081
Enrollment
42%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
87%
Acceptance rate
1,050
SAT average
18
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$15,359
Average net price
$6,699
In-state tuition
$19,735
Out-of-state tuition
$13,450
Room & board
$1,500
Books & supplies
$26,556
Total cost of attendance
59%
Students receiving Pell grants
63%
Students with federal loans
$28,250
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$42,968
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$35,967
Median earnings (6 yrs)
42%
Graduation rate
73%
Retention rate
71%
Earn more than a HS grad
$12,526
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
6,081
Total enrollment
12%
Part-time
22
Avg. age at entry
33%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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