North Carolina Central University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1857 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #503 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #456 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #2 of 2 | In Durham |
| #904 of 1,036 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 43 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 90%
- Undergraduates
- 5,973
- Graduates
- 1,992
- 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 90% and is among the 38% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 87% | 92% |
| Applicants | 14,192 | 4,238 | 9,954 |
| Admissions | 12,842 | 3,692 | 9,150 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,455 | 422 | 1,033 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 10 | 6 | 4 |
3,734 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,739 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
10 or 1%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 980
or below
75% of them
had 1100
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in North Carolina Central University are 980-1100 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
5 or 1%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 18
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in North Carolina Central University are 17-18 (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 | 5980 (75%) |
|---|---|
| White | 738 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 564 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 343 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 122 (2%) |
| Asian | 121 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 63 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.1%) |
| 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
- $12,449
- 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 | $2,814 | $2,740 |
| Fee in-state | $2,814 | $2,740 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,814 | $2,740 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,375 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,760 |
| Room charge | $9,404 |
| Meal charge | $5,356 |
North Carolina Central University majors
North Carolina Central University has granted 971 bachelor's degrees across 31 programs, 529 master's across 25 programs, and 132 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 | 130 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 105 | 24 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 122 | ||
| Social Work | 47 | 69 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 114 | ||
| Psychology, General | 96 | 16 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 58 | 13 | |
| Library and Information Science | 71 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 36 | 20 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 52 | ||
| Public Administration | 50 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 35 | 10 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 45 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 42 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 40 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 38 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 32 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 26 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 24 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 22 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 22 | ||
| Secondary School Administration & Principalship | 21 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 18 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 16 | ||
| History, General | 10 | 6 | |
| Information Technology | 16 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 16 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 14 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 13 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 13 | ||
| Environmental Science | 12 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 12 | ||
| Accounting | 11 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 11 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 8 | 2 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 9 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness | 7 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 7 | ||
| Jazz & Jazz Studies | 7 | ||
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 7 | ||
| Music, General | 7 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 4 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | 1 | |
| Physics, General | 4 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 2 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 2 | ||
| Grand Total | 971 | 529 | 132 |
North Carolina Central University has a graduation rate of 46%, which is among the 34% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 46% | 38% | 49% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
North Carolina Central University has published 4,277 scientific papers with 87,381 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 25 | 55 |
| 1993 | 20 | 63 |
| 1994 | 19 | 85 |
| 1995 | 18 | 79 |
| 1996 | 27 | 77 |
| 1997 | 30 | 112 |
| 1998 | 27 | 120 |
| 1999 | 35 | 191 |
| 2000 | 41 | 269 |
| 2001 | 47 | 313 |
| 2002 | 41 | 333 |
| 2003 | 57 | 552 |
| 2004 | 55 | 738 |
| 2005 | 69 | 971 |
| 2006 | 81 | 1032 |
| 2007 | 103 | 1378 |
| 2008 | 141 | 1515 |
| 2009 | 122 | 1813 |
| 2010 | 145 | 2099 |
| 2011 | 144 | 2540 |
| 2012 | 207 | 2773 |
| 2013 | 164 | 3132 |
| 2014 | 194 | 3539 |
| 2015 | 162 | 4023 |
| 2016 | 197 | 4013 |
| 2017 | 217 | 4668 |
| 2018 | 209 | 4861 |
| 2019 | 226 | 5234 |
| 2020 | 241 | 6583 |
| 2021 | 262 | 7963 |
| 2022 | 289 | 8025 |
| 2023 | 211 | 8569 |
| 2024 | 186 | 8320 |
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
- film producerfilm actorstage actorfilm directortelevision 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
- film actortelevision producertelevision actoractor
- Biography
-
Kimberly LaShaunda Coles is an American actress, comedian and game show host. Coles is known for her roles as a cast member on the first season of In Living Color (1990–1991) and as Synclaire James-Jones on the television sitcom Living Single (1993–1998), which both originally aired on Fox. She was the host of BET's game show Pay It Off in 2009.
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 | 1,154 |
| 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 |