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North Carolina Central University

Durham, NC·Public·~87% acceptance

North Carolina Central University is a public university based in Durham, NC. Admissions are accessible, with about 87% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $15,359 per year after financial aid. About 44% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $42,968 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$15,359/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $26,556
Aid cuts ~$11,197/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
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EA
RD
Aug 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.28–3.78
SAT (middle 50%)980–1100
ACT (middle 50%)19–22
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
44%
graduation rate
73%
freshman retention
$35,967
median earnings, 6yr
$42,968
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is North Carolina Central University's acceptance rate?
North Carolina Central University admits about 87% of applicants.
How much does North Carolina Central University cost?
At North Carolina Central University, the average net price after aid is about $15,359 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $26,556 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for North Carolina Central University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 980–1100 on the SAT and 19–22 on the ACT.
What are North Carolina Central University's application deadlines?
North Carolina Central University's deadline is Regular Decision around Aug 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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