North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC · Public · 6,081 undergrads (medium, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $13,032 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $13,882 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $17,527 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $22,401 |
| Over $110,000 | $23,658 |
| All incomes (average) | $15,359 |
Sticker tuition: $6,699 in-state, $19,735 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 87%
- Average SAT
- 1050
- Median ACT
- 18
- Students with Pell grants
- 59%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 42%
- Freshman retention
- 73%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $42,968
- Median debt at graduation
- $28,250
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Social Sciences15%
Business14%
Criminal Justice11%
Psychology10%
Education8%
Health & Nursing7%
Biology & Life Sciences7%
Kinesiology & Sports Science6%
Communications & Media4%
Computer Science4%
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