North Carolina Central University prepares students to succeed in the global marketplace. Consistently ranked as a top Historically Black College or University and Best Regional University in the South by U.S. News & World Report, NCCU offers flagship programs in the sciences, education, law, business, nursing, and the arts.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Acceptance Rate

87%

SAT Range

850-1010

ACT Range

15-19

Application Fee

$50

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Cost

Net Price

$13,324 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$10,989 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

96%

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Academics

Professors

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Student Faculty Ratio

12:1

Evening Degree Programs

Yes

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Majors

Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise

The life sciences industry is a vital part of North Carolina’s economy, with an estimated annual economic impact of over $83 billion. This is driven by more than 64,500 workers across 700 companies, and the number of biomanufacturing companies is second only to California. North Carolina is a vibrant hub for the life sciences industry.

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Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

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Online Associates Programs

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Mix of Online and on Campus
40%
On Campus
47%
Online
13%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

4,962 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

1,105

Undergrads Over 25

17%

Pell Grant

74%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$32,900 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

52%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

93%

National

83%