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Public4-Yearmedium campus
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC
2.7Above Average
90%
Open Admissions
45%
Graduation
About North Carolina Central University
North Carolina Central University is a public four-year institution located in Durham, North Carolina. With an enrollment of approximately 5,400 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 90%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 45%. Graduates earn a median salary of $42,968 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $15,028 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
90%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
45%
Enrollment
5,400
Total students
Median Earnings
$42,968
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$6,542
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,578
Per year
Average Net Price
$15,028
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
17 – 18
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
480
Median
500
75th
530
200800
ACT Composite
25th
17
Median
18
75th
18
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$19,578/yr
In-State Tuition$6,542/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$15,028/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$60,112
10-Year Earnings
$429,680
ROI Multiple
7.1×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at North Carolina Central University
Student Outcomes
45%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$43k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
5,400
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
