North Carolina Central University

Durham, NC · Public · City campus · 6,081 students

North Carolina Central University is a public city college in Durham, NC, with about 6,081 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well North Carolina Central University fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

87%

Admit rate

19–22

ACT (25–75)

$26,556/yr

Cost of attendance

$42,968

Median earnings

42%

Graduation rate

73%

Retention

16:1

Student:faculty

96%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$12,256/yr

$30–48k$14,381/yr

$48–75k$17,688/yr

$75–110k$21,713/yr

$110k+$23,364/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by North Carolina Central University.