North Carolina Central University
Historically Black college or university · Durham, NC · 6,081 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
87%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
19–22
Average net price
$16,708
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$27,916
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
47%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into North Carolina Central University?
North Carolina Central University accepts about 87 of every 100 applicants (87%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 19–22.
The latest federal data says North Carolina Central University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on North Carolina Central University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does North Carolina Central University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $27,916 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $16,708 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $19,769 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$6,733
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$19,769
- Room & board$14,418
- Total cost of attendance$27,916
- Average net price after grants$16,708
Popular majors
Social Sciences, Business, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Education.
North Carolina Central University FAQ
- What is North Carolina Central University's acceptance rate?
- 87% — accessible.
- What ACT score do you need for North Carolina Central University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 19–22.
- Is North Carolina Central University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says North Carolina Central University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on North Carolina Central University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does North Carolina Central University cost?
- About $27,916 a year before aid; $16,708 on average after grants.
- What is North Carolina Central University's FAFSA school code?
- 002950. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so North Carolina Central University receives your information.
- What is North Carolina Central University's graduation rate?
- 47% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to North Carolina Central University
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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