North Carolina Central University: Review & Facts

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North Carolina Central University is a medium four-year, public school with 7,555 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1910 and is one of the 6 colleges and schools located in Durham, North Carolina.

North Carolina Central University is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU).

Academic Offerings

At North Carolina Central University you can get your bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
52
North Carolina Central University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 52 majors. The most popular concentrations are Social Work, Management, Education, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at North Carolina Central University is fair at 76% (above North Carolina average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
76%
Good
The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is below average - 53%. Nearly 13% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at North Carolina Central University is pretty decent, 14:1. Read more details on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is fairly high - around $16,800 per year. The additional fees at North Carolina Central University not covered by tuition are approximately $2,900; which comes to $19,700 per year.

Read the details about North Carolina Central University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
84%
Easy
As reported in recent data, 8,423 applications were submitted and 7,107 were accepted, so it is easy to be accepted at this school.

The school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at North Carolina Central University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,600
Medium
North Carolina Central University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at North Carolina Central University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
North Carolina Central University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 3,200 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable - approximately $6,600 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at North Carolina Central University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, North Carolina Central University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

North Carolina Central University Location and Address

Postal Address:
North Carolina Central University
1801 Fayetteville Street
Durham, North Carolina
27707, USA
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