At a glance
Average net price
$15,359
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
41.6%
Admission rate
87%
Undergrad size
6,081
In-state tuition
$6,699
Out-of-state tuition
$19,735
Cost of attendance
$26,556
Median earnings (10y)
$42,968
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,050
- ACT midpoint
- 18
- Retention
- 72.7%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (37%), trades & services (17%), business (14%).
- STEM12%
- Health7%
- Business14%
- Humanities & arts13%
- Social sciences37%
- Trades & services17%
- Social sciences16.8%~1,021 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Business13.9%~843 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~692 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology10.3%~626 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~421 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~402 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~342 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education5.3%~323 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~290 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication4.2%~257 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~237 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts2.7%~165 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science2.5%~151 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~92 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English1.2%~72 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~60 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History1.0%~60 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.2%~13 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law. | First professional | 262 | $43,827 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 236 | $31,836 | $29,500 |
| Social Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 222 | $27,129 | $34,562 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 208 | $34,240 | $30,518 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 183 | $27,630 | $29,727 |
| Library Science and Administration. | Master's | 165 | $40,574 | — |
| Social Work. | Master's | 143 | $43,370 | — |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 124 | $27,661 | $31,976 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 109 | $28,377 | $30,420 |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 108 | $42,351 | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 98 | $24,577 | $31,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 98 | $63,307 | $40,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 97 | $23,057 | $29,662 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 91 | $57,345 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master's | 85 | $54,912 | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 81 | — | $31,000 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Master's | 78 | $56,815 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 78 | $22,840 | $33,770 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 72 | $28,493 | $31,000 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 56 | $41,991 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 47 | — | $29,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 45 | $37,700 | $31,880 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master's | 44 | $33,455 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Master's | 41 | $47,214 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 39 | $43,550 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 39 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 39 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 38 | — | $31,375 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | Master's | 37 | $37,862 | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Master's | 34 | — | — |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management. | Bachelor's | 32 | $25,484 | $31,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 31 | $41,285 | $27,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | $31,000 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Bachelor's | 25 | $32,082 | $29,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | $31,236 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other. | Master's | 18 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 17 | $43,720 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About North Carolina Central University
North Carolina Central University is a large institution located in Durham, North Carolina, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 6,081 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Business, Homeland security & law enforcement.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at North Carolina Central University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $15,359 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $6,699 for in-state students and $19,735 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $26,556 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 41.6%, a average completion outcome. 72.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $42,968 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
North Carolina Central University confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Business, Homeland security & law enforcement. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (37% of credentials), trades & services (17% of credentials), business (14% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
North Carolina Central University accepts 87% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,050. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 18.
Location & campus
Set in Durham, North Carolina (city), North Carolina Central University draws students from across North Carolina and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about North Carolina Central University
Q.How much does North Carolina Central University cost?
The average net price at North Carolina Central University is $15,359 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $26,556.
Q.What is the graduation rate at North Carolina Central University?
North Carolina Central University has a 6-year graduation rate of 41.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into North Carolina Central University?
North Carolina Central University admits 87% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do North Carolina Central University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median North Carolina Central University graduate earns $42,968 per year.
Q.What is tuition at North Carolina Central University?
Published tuition is $6,699 in-state and $19,735 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is North Carolina Central University located?
North Carolina Central University is located in Durham, North Carolina (ZIP 27707).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with North Carolina Central University at their official website.