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North Carolina Central University
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North Carolina Central University Academics
The first public liberal arts university founded for African-Americans, North Carolina Central University has been blazing trails since the day it was established, back in 1910. A university that offers a number of degree programs, including selected doctorate’s, master’s, professional’s, and baccalaureate’s, the university consistently ranks high on US News and World Reports studies, including those on public HBCUs and master’s level studies, too.
North Carolina Central University is split into three different colleges, the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College of Science and Technology, and the College of Liberal Arts. There are five different schools, including the School of Education, the School of Law, the School of Business, the School of Nursing, and the School of Library and Information Sciences.
For those who are looking to excel in the fields of biotechnology and biomedics, North Carolina Central University has two acclaimed research institutes on campus: the Biomedical/Biotechnology Research Institute and the Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise. The most popular fields of study on campus are biology, political science, business administration, and criminal justice, but undergraduates can choose from hundreds of different majors and programs of study.
For those pursuing a graduate degree, North Carolina Central University offers 36 different master’s degrees, including ones in chemistry, counselor education, biology, history, earth sciences, library science, physics, sociology, and school administration. For those who are interested in taking a few classes here and there, there are evening and weekend classes as part of a degree program, as well as continuing education courses.
North Carolina Central University Admissions
While North Carolina Central University may have initially opened its doors to provide a place of higher education for African-American students, the university stresses that it does not prohibit students of any race from applying, and is striving for a more diverse student body. The school offers an early admission application, which provides prospective students with the opportunity to know ahead of time where they will be attending college, allowing more time for preparing financial aid, applying for scholarships, and receiving prime assignments in residence halls on campus. There is no priority given to those early applicants, but logistically one’s chances are better for first choice.
Applicants in the undergraduate programs who are first-time college freshmen need to fill out the school’s application form and provide their official high school transcript or GPA, as well as their SAT or ACT test scores. It is often advised to go ahead and provide financial aid information, too. College transfers should provide all of that information and additionally, any proof of coursework in a post-secondary institution, even if that work may not carry over for official credit.
International students should provide the same information for application, but make sure their official transcript and diplomas are translated into English. Foreign students must also provide proof of their English competence. All applications require a processing fee, and students are free to apply for either the fall or spring semester, with applications needing to be in at least six months ahead of time for consideration for the following semester.
North Carolina Central University Financial Aid
Most students attending North Carolina Central University receive some sort of financial aid, be it in the form of grants or loans. There are a number of need and merit-based scholarships available through the school, and the Office of Financial Aid will be happy to make appointments with students to assist them in their scholarship search or FAFSA application.
In addition to scholarships, grants, and loans, the school also provides the opportunity for students who can prove financial need to work part-time on campus through the work-study program.
North Carolina Central University Students
Student life at North Carolina Central University is a fantastic mix of class-related special activities, clubs and organizations, and plenty of time for students to relax and get in the swing of things with their own social circles. The school is famous for its marching band, has a number of different fraternities and sororities on campus, and also offers meeting spaces for students to gather and discuss topics, like the student center.
There are hundreds of clubs and organizations on campus. Some of the clubs include the Association of Students for Better Africa, the NCCU Undergraduate Honor Cadre, the Student Activities Board, and the Student Nursing Association.
In addition to the myriad of opportunities available to current students, the school boasts an impressive array of alumni, including professional basketball players, congressmen, CEOs, professional football players, the first African-American mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina, and the editor-at-large of fashion magazine Vogue.
North Carolina Central University Athletics
Sports play a large part in the student culture at North Carolina Central University. The men and women’s teams are known as the Eagles, with the school colors maroon and grey. A number of championship rings have been won by both the men’s and women’s basketball teams, with the men appearing in the NCAA Division II Tournament at least seven times in the school’s sports history. The men’s football and track and field teams have also made their way to numerous playoffs, as well as to the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Championships.
Women’s volleyball at North Carolina Central University is also a big deal, with the team appearing in the NCAA Division II Playoffs 2004 through 2006, and winning the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Championship four times in the past ten years. Women’s softball, basketball, and cross country teams have also been very successful.
No time on campus is quite as electric as when the Eagles are playing one of their rivals, the latest and greatest of which are the Duke Blue Devils. North Carolina Central University also has athletic rivalries with North Carolina A&T State University and Winston-Salem State University.
Information Summary
Ranks 892nd overall and 26th in North Carolina
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
76.2 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$14,897 |
| Admission
Success rate |
75% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
18 / 950 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
18 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
71% / 29% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
8,675 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Durham, NC 27707
| Surrounding community | Midsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 42,671 (42,671 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 17,278 (2.35 people per house) |
| Median Household Income | $41,695 |
| Families | 10,069 (2.99 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 21,048 |
| Pop. — Asian | 1,397 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 37 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 344 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 18,389 |
| Pop. — Other | 2,299 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Postbaccalaureate comprehensive |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, inclusive |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Medium four-year, primarily residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Master's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | 4 |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Campus Crime Statistics
Ranks 432nd overall and 13th in North Carolina on StateUniversity.com‘s Safe School Index
| Incidents | per 1000 Students | |
|---|---|---|
| Aggravated assault | 11 | 1.31 |
| Forcible rape | N/A | N/A |
| Murder & Non-Negligent Manslaughter | N/A | N/A |
| Robbery | 10 | 1.19 |
| Violent crime | 21 | 2.51 |
| Arson | N/A | N/A |
| Burglary | 33 | 3.94 |
| Larceny-theft | 171 | 20.40 |
| Vehicle theft | 14 | 1.67 |
| Property crime | 218 | 26.01 |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending North Carolina Central University?
Ranks 1193rd for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $2,218 | $2,218 | $11,962 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $1,388 | $1,388 | $1,388 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $277 | $277 | $1,495 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $2,690 | $2,690 | $12,271 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $1,364 | $1,364 | $1,364 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $336 | $336 | $1,534 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $14,897 | $14,897 | $24,641 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $15,297 | $15,297 | $25,041 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $7,797 | $7,797 | $17,541 |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Law Degree — Tuition | $3,670 | $15,530 |
| Law Degree — Required Fees | $1,463 | $1,463 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $3,096  $3,606 |
$3,096  $3,606 |
$13,522  $13,350 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,500  $1,500 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $4,700  $7,500 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,291  $2,291 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $5,000  $7,500 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,691  $2,691 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,691  $2,691 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $30 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $40 |
| First Professional Application Fee | $40 |
| Applicants | 3,057 (1,044 male / 2,013 female) |
| Admitted | 2,296 (742 male / 1,554 female) |
| Admission rate | 75% |
| First-time Enrollment | 1,021 (354 male / 667 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 978 (345 male / 633 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 43 (9 male / 34 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 8,675 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does North Carolina Central University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  /  / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does North Carolina Central University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 1304th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 21% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 12 / 18 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 15 / 18 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 14 / 18 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 1247th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 87% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 380 / 470 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 380 / 480 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 760 / 950 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 2,680 |
| Meals per Week | 21 |
| Room Fee | $2,985 |
| Board Fee | $2,348 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
North Carolina Central University Ranks 2883rd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,596 | 748 |  63% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,113 | 716 |  60% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,567 | 693 |  58% |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,821 | 1,012 |  85% |
| Any financial aid type | 1,130 |  95% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at North Carolina Central University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 26 | 30 | 56 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 2,228 | 4,614 | 6,842 |
Hispanic | 61 | 82 | 143 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 29 | 37 | 66 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 13 | 31 | 44 |
White Non-Hispanic | 373 | 655 | 1,028 |
Race Unknown | 188 | 308 | 496 |
| Total | 2,918 | 5,757 | 8,675 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at North Carolina Central University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 258 | 429 | 687 |
Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 2 | 7 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1 | 1 | 2 |
White Non-Hispanic | 7 | 5 | 12 |
Race Unknown | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| Total | 277 | 443 | 720 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at North Carolina Central University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 70 | 123 | |
| 62 | 61 | 123 | |
| 21 | 63 | 84 | |
| 13 | 59 | 72 | |
| 4 | 66 | 70 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
North Carolina Central University Ranks 682nd for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $66,292 ($68,903 male / $63,424 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 319 (167 male / 152 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 20 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 16 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $5,040,867 |
North Carolina Central University Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
North Carolina Central University (NCCU) is a historically black college located in Durham, North Carolina. Suffering financial troubles, the school reorganized in 1915 as the National Training School and again in 1923, when it was acquired by the state of North Carolina and renamed Durham State Normal School. In 1925, the state redefined the school’s mission, turning it into a four-year liberal arts college, the North Carolina College for Negroes (NCC), the first state-supported African-American liberal arts college in the United States. The NCCU School of Law has undergone a multimillion dollar major renovation of the Turner Law School Building, which was completed in 2005. Informational Science, School of Business, School of Law, School of Graduate Studies and the University College. The NCCU School of Law was recently listed in the Princeton Review as one of America’s Best Law Schools.
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