North Carolina Central Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 86.96%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $6,699
- Out-of-State Tuition: $19,735
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at North Carolina Central:
- Total Enrollment: 8,579, including 2,041 online students
- 6,595 Undergraduate, 1,984 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 29.1% men, 70.9% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 42%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 33%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 73%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 69 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 34 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 32 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
North Carolina Central Overview
North Carolina Central University (North Carolina Central) is a four-year, public school located in Durham, NC. It is a historically black college/university. North Carolina Central University was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (larger programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The North Carolina Central's tuition & fees is $6,699 for North Carolina residents and $19,735 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 74% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $11,314.
The school has a total enrollment of 8,579 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
North Carolina Central's acceptance rate is 86.96% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 10.98%.
North Carolina Central ranked 23rd in North Carolina Colleges rankings. North Carolina Central University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of North Carolina Central University is $6,699 for in-state students and $19,735 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $7,638 for in-state students and $20,946 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $6,860 for North Carolina residents and $19,893 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $7,799 for North Carolina residents and $21,105 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $6,699 | $19,735 |
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| Graduate | $7,638 | $20,946 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $6,860 | $19,893 |
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| Graduate | $7,799 | $21,105 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
North Carolina Central University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at North Carolina Central
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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