North Carolina Central University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1784 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #492 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #445 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #2 of 2 | In Durham |
| #972 of 1,030 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 43 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 87%
- Undergraduates
- 6,595
- Graduates
- 1,984
- Male:Female Ratio
- 29:71
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.nccu.edu
North Carolina Central University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
North Carolina Central University has an acceptance rate of 87% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 84% | 88% |
| Applicants | 18,368 | 5,460 | 12,903 |
| Admissions | 15,972 | 4,576 | 11,395 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,720 | 495 | 1,225 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 33 | 10 | 23 |
4,382 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,041 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
48 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 22
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in North Carolina Central University are 19-22 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 6496 (76%) |
|---|---|
| White | 682 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 558 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 446 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 161 (2%) |
| Asian | 119 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 62 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 18 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $11,999
- Students receiving aid
- 95%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $3,728 | $4,740 |
| Tuition in-state | $3,728 | $4,740 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,764 | $18,048 |
| Fee in-district | $2,971 | $2,898 |
| Fee in-state | $2,971 | $2,898 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,971 | $2,898 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,376 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,333 |
| Room charge | $7,569 |
| Meal charge | $5,764 |
North Carolina Central University majors
North Carolina Central University has granted 923 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs, 477 master's across 26 programs, and 151 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at North Carolina Central University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 149 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 113 | 24 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 130 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 105 | ||
| Social Work | 44 | 60 | |
| Psychology, General | 95 | 8 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 43 | 27 | |
| Library and Information Science | 69 | ||
| Public Administration | 55 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 39 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 27 | 8 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 35 | ||
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 33 | ||
| Secondary School Administration & Principalship | 30 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 29 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 28 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 27 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 25 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 25 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 25 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 22 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 3 | 18 | |
| Information Technology | 20 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 18 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 14 | ||
| Environmental Science | 14 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | 7 | |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 12 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 11 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 11 | ||
| Physics, General | 4 | 7 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 11 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 10 | ||
| History, General | 9 | 1 | |
| Accounting | 9 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 9 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 6 | 2 | |
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 8 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 8 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 8 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 7 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 7 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness | 6 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 6 | ||
| Music, General | 6 | ||
| Jazz & Jazz Studies | 4 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 3 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | 1 | |
| Clinical Research Coordinator | 2 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Grand Total | 923 | 477 | 151 |
North Carolina Central University has a graduation rate of 42%, which is among the 27% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 42% | 34% | 45% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
North Carolina Central University has published 4,383 scientific papers with 93,290 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Genetics, Biochemistry, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 20 | 63 |
| 1994 | 19 | 85 |
| 1995 | 18 | 79 |
| 1996 | 27 | 77 |
| 1997 | 30 | 112 |
| 1998 | 27 | 120 |
| 1999 | 35 | 191 |
| 2000 | 41 | 272 |
| 2001 | 47 | 313 |
| 2002 | 41 | 333 |
| 2003 | 57 | 554 |
| 2004 | 55 | 738 |
| 2005 | 69 | 971 |
| 2006 | 81 | 1032 |
| 2007 | 103 | 1378 |
| 2008 | 141 | 1515 |
| 2009 | 122 | 1813 |
| 2010 | 145 | 2099 |
| 2011 | 144 | 2539 |
| 2012 | 207 | 2774 |
| 2013 | 164 | 3133 |
| 2014 | 194 | 3542 |
| 2015 | 162 | 4026 |
| 2016 | 197 | 4011 |
| 2017 | 217 | 4668 |
| 2018 | 209 | 4860 |
| 2019 | 226 | 5239 |
| 2020 | 241 | 6584 |
| 2021 | 262 | 7968 |
| 2022 | 289 | 8026 |
| 2023 | 212 | 8582 |
| 2024 | 189 | 8461 |
| 2025 | 128 | 7562 |
North Carolina Central University alumni
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André Leon Talley
- Occupations
- journalistautobiographer
- Biography
-
André Leon Talley was an American fashion journalist, stylist, creative director, author, and editor-at-large of Vogue magazine. He was the magazine's fashion news director from 1983 to 1987, its first African-American male creative director from 1988 to 1995, and then its editor-at-large from 1998 to 2013. Often regarded as a fashion icon, he was known for supporting emerging designers and advocating for diversity in the fashion industry; while the capes, kaftans, and robes he wore became his trademark look. Talley also served on the judging panel for America's Next Top Model (from Cycle 14 to Cycle 17).
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Ivan Dixon
- Occupations
- stage actorfilm directortelevision actorfilm producerfilm actor
- Biography
-
Ivan Nathaniel Dixon III was an American actor, director, and producer best known for his series role in the 1960s sitcom Hogan's Heroes, and for his starring roles in the 1964 independent drama Nothing But a Man and the 1967 television film The Final War of Olly Winter. In addition, he directed many episodes of television series.
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Herman Boone
- Occupations
- American football coachcoach
- Biography
-
Herman Ike Boone was an American high school football coach who coached the 1971 T. C. Williams High School football team to a 13–0 season, state championship, and national runner-up. That season later served as the basis for the film Remember the Titans in 2000, in which Boone was portrayed by actor Denzel Washington.
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Kim Coles
- Occupations
- television producertelevision actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Kimberly Coles is an American actress and comedian. She is known for her roles as an original cast member on the variety show In Living Color (1990–1991) and as Synclaire James-Jones on the sitcom Living Single (1993–1998), which both aired on Fox. She was the host of BET's game show Pay It Off in 2009. With Erika Alexander, Kim currently cohosts and coproduces the Reliving Single podcast on YouTube and other podcast sites.
General info
| Alternative names | NCCU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1910 |
| Motto | Truth and Service |
| Colors | maroon, gray |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,243 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1801 Fayetteville Street Durham, North Carolina, 27707 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 284,000 |
| Phone | 9195306100 |