North Carolina Central University

Durham, NC • public • Division I | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conf.

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Urban (City: Large)

Student Population

Undergrad: 6,800 • Total: 9,008

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

Durham, NC
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Website

https://www.nccu.edu/

Region

Southeast

Carnegie Classification

M1: Master's Colleges & Universities – Larger Programs

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 2,047 (30.1%) • Female: 4,753 (69.9%)

Special Designation

Historically Black College or University (HBCU)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

90.5%

12,842 admitted from 14,192 applicants

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 500-570
Math: 480-530
Total: 980-1100

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

17-18

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$50

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	11/15/2025
Rolling:	Rolling

Academic Outcomes

Freshman Retention Rate

75.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$21,047

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$34,083

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $3,728
Out-of-state: $16,764

Room & Board

$13,333

Books & Supplies

$3,986

Students Receiving Pell Grants

59%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

Division I

Conference

Mid-Eastern Athletic Conf.

Men's Sports (7)

Basketball (FCS) Cross Country (FCS) Football (FCS) Golf (FCS) Tennis (FCS) Track and Field (Indoor) (FCS) Track and Field (Outdoor) (FCS)

Women's Sports (8)

Basketball Cross Country Golf Softball Tennis Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor) Volleyball

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