North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC
6,355
Students
11,745
Avg. Financial Aid
Minimal
Admission Difficulty
82%
Acceptance Rate
Urban
Setting
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Overview
North Carolina Central University is a Comprehensive institution located in Durham, NC, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
1801 Fayetteville Street
Durham, NC 27707-3129
United States
Durham, NC 27707-3129
United States
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Biomedical Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Hospitality Administration |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mass Communication/media |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Elementary Education |
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| Health Teacher Education |
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| Kindergarten/preschool Education |
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| Middle School Education |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Athletic Training |
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| Public Health Education And Promotion |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health And Physical Education/fitness |
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| Parks, Recreation And Leisure Facilities Management |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/safety |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Political Science And Government |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Jazz/jazz Studies |
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| Music |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
6,671
Applied
5,524
Accepted
6,355
Enrolled
Female Admissions
4,490
Females Applied
3,823
Females Accepted
85%
Male Admissions
2,181
Males Applied
1,701
Males Accepted
78%
Applying
40
Application Fee
3.2
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 Other requirements exist (see below) |
| Other requirements: | University of North Carolina System minimum course requirements |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | August 1st | October 15th | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | August 1st | October 15th | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 450 | 520 | |
| SAT Math | 250 | 510 | |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 17 | 20 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
3,728
In-state
16,435
Out-of-state
Fees
2,838
Full-time student fees
8,446
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | Yes |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
11,745
Avg. Financial Aid Package
11,665
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
16,150
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,225
Avg. Loan Aid
13,302
Avg. Grant Aid
7,918
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
58%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
5%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
6,355
Total Undergrad students
0%
International Students
10%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 5.59% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 78.79% |
| White or Caucasian | 6.69% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.44% |
| Asian | 0.98% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.03% |
| Two or more races | 4.61% |
| Other | 2.68% |
Gender
Male (33.36%)
Female (66.64%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 40% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | Division 1 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Bowling | No | No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Football | |
Division 1 | |
| Golf | |
Division 1 | |
| Soccer | |
No | No |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Volleyball | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Bowling | No | Division 1 | |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | No | No |
| Soccer | No | No | No |
| Softball | No | Division 1 | |
| Tennis | No | Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Volleyball | |
Division 1 | |
Faculty
564
Total Faculty
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 385
Part-time - 179
Male - 254
Female - 310