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North Carolina Central University
Durham, NCPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 87% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
North Carolina Central University is a public institution located in the city setting of Durham, NC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 6.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 87%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
6.1K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
87% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading540 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math500 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite19 - 22
1typical 50% range36
87%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences18% of degrees
Business & Marketing14% of degrees
Biological Sciences7% of degrees
Health Sciences7% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,760
Earnings 5yr: $79,100
Debt: $40,000
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,454
Earnings 5yr: $92,624
Debt: $30,000
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,053
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $31,375
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,361
Earnings 5yr: $74,587
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,048
Earnings 5yr: $62,109
Debt: $27,000
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,440
Earnings 5yr: $81,747
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,724
Earnings 5yr: $70,214
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,023
Earnings 5yr: $71,038
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,600
Earnings 5yr: $60,597
Debt: N/A
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,374
Earnings 5yr: $65,070
Debt: N/A
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,513
Earnings 5yr: $56,223
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,573
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,412
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,082
Earnings 5yr: $54,375
Debt: N/A
Library Science and Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,291
Earnings 5yr: $52,313
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,999
Earnings 5yr: $50,247
Debt: $30,518
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,659
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,192
Earnings 5yr: $53,779
Debt: $30,420
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,794
Earnings 5yr: $47,639
Debt: $31,880
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,714
Earnings 5yr: $48,103
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$15,359
In-State Tuition$6,699
Out-of-State Tuition$19,735
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
59%
Pell Grants
63%
Take Loans
25%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$35,967
+19% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$42,968
Completion Signals
42%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
73%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$238/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
30%
Men70%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 30% men and 70% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
33%
Part-Time Share
12%
Avg Family Income
$36,803
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