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North Carolina Central University
North Carolina Central University is a 4-year public school in the Research Triangle and an Historically Black College and University. NCCU is home to six colleges and schools granting undergraduate degrees in 32 academic majors and is the first school in the state to offer a degree in Jazz Studies. In addition to academic work, all NCCU students are required to perform 120 hours of volunteer work in order to graduate. To encourage diversity among its student body, NCCU is the second HBCU in the country to host an LGBTA Center on campus.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- HBCU
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 1 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | October 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
2%
Submitting ACT
1%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 17
Average SAT Composite: 976
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
7,553
Total Number of Undergrads
5,634
Classroom Sizes
0
100
27%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
52%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $6,542 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $19,578 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $14,760 |
| Books and Supplies | $1500 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
72%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
57%
Average Aid Per Year
$16,168
57%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$10,584
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,671
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
68%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,949
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$22,965
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$292
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
34%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Eagles
School Colors
maroon and gray
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Durham
Charlotte
Washington
Greensboro
Atlanta
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$35,300
What Students Are Saying
NCCU has a friendly and family like environment. The campus is beautiful and full of history. It is currently in the top 10 HBCU list at number 9.
Alexis from Woodbridge, VA
Overall, this is a very nice school. I was hesitant to attend at first because I went to a PWI (predominantly white institute) for high school although I am african american. I truly have enjoyed my experience at NCCU and will continue out the rest of my education here.
Adarian from Raleigh, NC
Great inexpensive school for first generation college students. Excellent focus on academic scholarship. Staff are generally willing to help you if you express a need for assistance.
Kwame from DUDLEY, NC
This school is amazing. So much school pride, it's contagious! There are many opportuities for studetns to get involved on campus.
Olivia from Joliet, IL
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