Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of North Carolina Central University is 84.38% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.18%. 2,561 men and 5,862 women applied to North Carolina Central and 2,086 men and 5,021 women students were accepted.
Among them, 339 men and 740 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at North Carolina Central.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 8,423 | 2,561 | 5,862 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 7,107 | 2,086 | 5,021 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 1,079 | 339 | 740 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 84.38% | 81.45% | 85.65% | - | - |
| Yield | 15.18% | 16.25% | 14.74% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 11 students (1% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 19 students (2%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at North Carolina Central.
The median SAT score is 970 with 500 SAT EBRW and 470 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 590 and the 25th percentile is 400. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 540 and 25th percentile is 410 .
The median ACT composite score is 18 with 75th percentile score of 23 and 25th percentile score of 15 at North Carolina Central. The median ACT math score is 17 and the ACT English score is 16.
The SAT and ACT scores at North Carolina Central University are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,079, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with larger programs).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 810 | 970 | 1130 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 400 | 500 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 470 | 540 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 17 | 20 |
| ACT English | 15 | 16 | 22 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 1,079 first-year students enrolled in North Carolina Central. The proportion of full-time students is 99.35% and part-time students is 0.65%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 31.42% and women students is 68.58%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at North Carolina Central.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,079 | 339 | 740 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 1,072 | 335 | 737 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at North Carolina Central. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply North Carolina Central University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of North Carolina Central University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to North Carolina Central.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Admission Information | https://www.nccu.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://www.nccu.edu/apply-now |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice) |