North Carolina Central University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1822 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #500 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #453 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #2 of 2 | In Durham |
| #810 of 1,307 | For Criminology and Criminal Justice |
| Top50% | For 43 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 84%
- Undergraduates
- 5,634
- Graduates
- 1,919
- 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 84% 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 | 84% | 81% | 86% |
| Applicants | 8,423 | 2,561 | 5,862 |
| Admissions | 7,107 | 2,086 | 5,021 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,072 | 335 | 737 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 7 | 4 | 3 |
2,997 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,593 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
11 or 1%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 810
or below
75% of them
had 1130
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in North Carolina Central University are 810-1130 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
19 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 15
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in North Carolina Central University are 15-23 (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 | 5628 (75%) |
|---|---|
| White | 719 (10%) |
| Hispanic | 533 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 362 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 115 (2%) |
| Asian | 103 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 52 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (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
- $16,168
- Students receiving aid
- 96%
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 | $2,871 | $2,797 |
| Fee in-state | $2,871 | $2,797 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,871 | $2,797 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,167 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,174 |
| Room charge | $6,556 |
| Meal charge | $4,618 |
North Carolina Central University majors
North Carolina Central University has granted 997 bachelor's degrees across 31 programs, 600 master's across 27 programs, and 132 doctorate degrees in Law. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at North Carolina Central University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 132 | ||
| Social Work | 51 | 74 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 122 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 102 | 15 | |
| Psychology, General | 82 | 25 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 100 | ||
| Library and Information Science | 94 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 64 | 24 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 42 | 19 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 60 | ||
| Public Administration | 58 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 45 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 41 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 40 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 34 | 4 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 38 | ||
| Secondary School Administration & Principalship | 38 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 36 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 30 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 25 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 22 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 22 | ||
| History, General | 11 | 10 | |
| Accounting | 20 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 20 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 18 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 13 | 4 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 16 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 14 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 14 | ||
| Information Technology | 14 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 12 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | 7 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 12 | ||
| Environmental Science | 11 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 10 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness | 10 | ||
| Music, General | 10 | ||
| Jazz & Jazz Studies | 9 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | 5 | |
| Physics, General | 7 | 2 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 7 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 6 | ||
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 6 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 6 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 4 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 2 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 997 | 600 | 132 |
North Carolina Central University has a graduation rate of 44%, which is among the 31% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 44% | 37% | 48% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
North Carolina Central University has published 3,692 scientific papers with 61,691 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Medicine, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Genetics, Biochemistry, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 21 | 33 |
| 1992 | 21 | 47 |
| 1993 | 19 | 58 |
| 1994 | 19 | 71 |
| 1995 | 17 | 63 |
| 1996 | 27 | 66 |
| 1997 | 29 | 96 |
| 1998 | 24 | 98 |
| 1999 | 32 | 155 |
| 2000 | 40 | 211 |
| 2001 | 40 | 235 |
| 2002 | 38 | 256 |
| 2003 | 50 | 399 |
| 2004 | 47 | 530 |
| 2005 | 62 | 712 |
| 2006 | 73 | 777 |
| 2007 | 92 | 972 |
| 2008 | 131 | 1154 |
| 2009 | 111 | 1387 |
| 2010 | 129 | 1566 |
| 2011 | 131 | 1907 |
| 2012 | 190 | 2058 |
| 2013 | 142 | 2496 |
| 2014 | 178 | 2719 |
| 2015 | 143 | 3159 |
| 2016 | 166 | 3103 |
| 2017 | 192 | 3564 |
| 2018 | 194 | 3854 |
| 2019 | 194 | 4079 |
| 2020 | 214 | 4949 |
| 2021 | 246 | 6273 |
| 2022 | 255 | 6571 |
| 2023 | 186 | 6745 |
North Carolina Central University alumni
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André Leon Talley
- Occupations
- autobiographerjournalist
- Biography
-
André Leon Talley was an American fashion journalist, stylist, creative director, 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
- television actorfilm directorstage actorfilm actorfilm producer
- 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
- coachAmerican football coach
- 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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Vernon Jones
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Vernon Angus Jones is an American politician who served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1993 to 2001 and from 2017 to 2021.
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 | 1,147 |
| 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 |