North Carolina Central University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

90.5%

Acceptance Rate

5,400

Undergrads

$15,028

Net Price / Year

46.0%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About North Carolina Central University

North Carolina Central University is a public 4-year institution located in Durham, NC. The school enrolls approximately 8,579 students. With an acceptance rate of 90.5%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 8,579

Men 2,494

Women 6,085

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 56.6%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 73%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

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Admissions Data

90.5%

Acceptance Rate

18,368

Applications

1,753

Enrolled

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	18,368	15,972	1,753	87.0%
2022	8,423	7,107	1,079	84.4%
2020	7,496	6,553	1,232	87.4%
2018	13,019	6,072	1,143	46.6%
2016	8,613	5,744	1,154	66.7%

Costs & Financial Aid

$15,028

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

56.6%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

46.0%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

50 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	127	N/A	N/A
Law.	119	N/A	N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.	117	N/A	N/A
Social Sciences, General.	92	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	87	N/A	N/A
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.	77	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	75	N/A	N/A
Social Work.	75	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	73	N/A	N/A
Social Work.	70	N/A	N/A
Public Administration.	65	N/A	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.	64	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	56	N/A	N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.	47	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	38	N/A	N/A
Library Science and Administration.	38	N/A	N/A
Public Health.	37	N/A	N/A
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.	33	N/A	N/A
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.	33	N/A	N/A
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management.	32	N/A	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.	31	N/A	N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.	29	N/A	N/A
Information Science/Studies.	26	N/A	N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.	22	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	22	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	19	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	17	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	17	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	16	N/A	N/A
History.	16	N/A	N/A
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other.	15	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.	15	N/A	N/A
Hospitality Administration/Management.	14	N/A	N/A
Special Education and Teaching.	13	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	12	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	12	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	12	N/A	N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.	9	N/A	N/A
Educational/Instructional Media Design.	9	N/A	N/A
Music.	8	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	8	N/A	N/A
Visual and Performing Arts, General.	8	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	7	N/A	N/A
Music.	7	N/A	N/A
History.	7	N/A	N/A
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.	7	N/A	N/A
Physics.	6	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	5	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	4	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	4	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$12,472,714

Total Athletics Expenses

$12,472,714

Total Athletics Revenue

275

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Football	Men	110	$4,552,255	$4,552,255	N/A
Basketball	Coed	31	$2,869,908	$2,869,908	N/A
Tennis	Coed	16	$637,547	$637,547	N/A
Softball	Women	22	$625,565	$625,565	N/A
Volleyball	Women	15	$528,664	$528,664	N/A
Golf	Coed	17	$373,534	$373,534	N/A
Track and Field (Outdoor)	Coed	49	$277,556	$277,556	N/A
Track and Field (Indoor)	Coed	47	$277,555	$277,555	N/A
Cross Country	Coed	16	$277,555	$277,555	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Burglary	68
Rape	36
Fondling	34
Aggravated Assault	31
Motor Vehicle Theft	15
Murder / Non-negligent Manslaughter	2
Arson	2
Robbery	1