North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC
North Carolina Central University is a public university located in Durham, NC, serving approximately 5,400 students. It has an acceptance rate of 90%.
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Tuition
$6,542
Acceptance
90.49%
Students
7,392
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$6,542
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,578
Avg On-Campus Living
$14,760
Avg Off-Campus Living
$13,267
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.5×Graduates earn about 1.5× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
46%
Freshman Retention
75%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
90.49%
SAT range
980 - 1100
ACT range
17 - 18
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
7,392
Undergrads
5,400
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Large City
Clubs Count
91
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
27
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.56
Property Rate / 1,000
2.22
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Durham
Violent Rate / 100k
436
Property Rate / 100k
3,213
Location
Institution does not report this
Durham, NC 27707
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