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North Carolina Central University

Durham, NC
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PublicUrbanHBCUWebsite
Acceptance Rate
90%
Enrollment
5,400
Graduation Rate
46%
Student-Faculty Ratio
16:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,968
Retention Rate
75%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)980–1100
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)17–18
136

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$6,542
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,578
Avg Net Price
$15,028
Room & Board
$14,760
Total COA
$25,618
Median Debt
$28,250

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$12,136
$30,001–48,000
$14,482
$48,001–75,000
$17,688
$75,001–110,000
$21,713
$110,001+
$23,621
Pell Grant Rate: 57%
Federal Loan Rate: 63%

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Sticker Price$34,338
Estimated Net Price$15,028 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
46%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,968
Retention Rate
75%
Median Debt
$28,250

Top Programs

Social Sciences
15.9%
Business & Marketing
13.3%
Criminal Justice
11.7%
Psychology
9.9%
Health Professions
8.0%
Biology
6.5%
Family & Consumer Sciences
6.0%
Communication
5.4%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
5.4%
Public Administration & Social Services
4.8%

Demographics

Men 30%Women 70%
White
4.0%
Black
83.5%
Hispanic
5.4%
Asian
1.0%
Two or More
4.5%
International
0.3%

Application Info

Deadlines

EA2025-11-15
App Fee (Domestic)$50
App Fee (International)$50

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.