Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$6.5k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC
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?
Sticker price$21,302
Net price (after aid)$15,028
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$12,136
$30k – $48k$14,482
$48k – $75k$17,688
$75k – $110k$21,713
$110k+$23,621
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$42,968
Median debt at graduation$28,250
Est. monthly loan payment$299
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.5×Graduates earn about 1.5× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants57%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans63%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
46%
Freshman Retention
75%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$15k below avg
Out-of-state value
$19.6k below avg
Need-based aid friendly
57% above avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$6.5k
below avg
Out-of-state
$19.6k
below avg
Net price
$15k
below avg
Pell
57%
above avg
Median debt
$28.3k
Earnings (10y)
$43k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationHealth SciencesArts & HumanitiesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (26)
Natural Sciences
BiologyPhysics
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Artificial IntelligenceData ScienceSoftware Engineering
Education
Elementary EducationSpecial EducationSecondary Education
Health Sciences
Physical TherapyPre-Med
Admissions
Acceptance rate
90%
SAT range
980 - 1100
ACT range
17 - 18
Campus & Student Life
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- Where is North Carolina Central University located?
- North Carolina Central University is located in Durham, NC, in the United States.
- What type of institution is North Carolina Central University?
- North Carolina Central University is a public university based in NC. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at North Carolina Central University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at North Carolina Central University is approximately 90%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at North Carolina Central University?
- North Carolina Central University's published in-state tuition is approximately $6,542 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend North Carolina Central University?
- North Carolina Central University reports total enrollment of approximately 7,392 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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