North Carolina Central University, NC
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Historically Black College and University
Main Campus
North Carolina Central University Rankings
Affordability80
Selectivity6
Retention56
Graduation1
Earnings15
Diversity19
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at North Carolina Central University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences6%
Business, Management, Marketing14%
Communication, Journalism8%
Computer and Information Sciences<1%
Education4%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs10%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences8%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting12%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies7%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology8%
Public Administration and Social Service4%
Social Sciences10%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into North Carolina Central University
47%
Admission Rate
485
Median SAT Math
490
Median SAT Reading
19
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)450–520
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)450–530
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)17–20
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending North Carolina Central University
$6K
In-State Tuition
$19K
Out-of-State Tuition
$22K
Average Total Cost
$13K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $13K | $13K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $16K | $14K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $19K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $21K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after North Carolina Central University
78%
Receive Federal Loans
$23K
Median Federal Debt
25%
Repayment Rate
$317
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 53% | 58% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 17% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 8% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 5% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $23K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $24K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $25K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $16K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $45K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $36K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $10K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 17% | 35% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 25% | 40% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 30% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 35% | 54% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at North Carolina Central University
82%
Retention Rate
32%
Transfer Rate
15%
Withdrawal Rate
45%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 21% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 45% | 43% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 44% | 45% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 33% | 40% | 53% |
| Black | 47% | 32% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 50% | 43% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33% | 41% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 33% | 28% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 25% | 36% | 44% |
| Other race | 61% | 38% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after North Carolina Central University
93%
Employment Rate
$27K
Median Salary
$16K
25 Pctl Salary
$37K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 86% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 88% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 88% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $6K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $16K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $27K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $37K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $48K | $50K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $27K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $29K | $28K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $33K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at North Carolina Central University
5,913
Undergraduates
66%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
1,773
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 68% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 32% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 81% | 33% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 6% | 47% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% | 7% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | <1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 48% | 47% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 22% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 10% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 6% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near North Carolina Central University, NC
Durham Technical Community College
1 miles, E
Bull City Durham Beauty and Barber College
1 miles, NE
Duke University
3 miles, NW
Watts School of Nursing
4 miles, NW