North Carolina Central University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1784 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 492 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 445 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 14 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| # 2 of 2 | In Durham, NC |
| # 972 of 100 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
87%
Enrollment
2,238
Average SAT
1,205
Average ACT
21
Aid receiving
95%
Undergraduates
6,595
Graduates
1,984
Male:Female Ratio
29:71
Type
Public
not-for-profit
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
North Carolina Central University has an acceptance rate of 87% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 87% | 87% |
| Applicants | 18,368 | 5,460 | 12,903 |
| Admissions | 15,972 | 4,576 | 11,395 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,720 | 495 | 1,225 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 8% |
|---|---|
| â– Asian | 1% |
| â– Hispanic | 7% |
| â– Black or African American | 76% |
| â– Two or more races | 5% |
| â– Unknown | 2% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at North Carolina Central University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
North Carolina Central University majors
North Carolina Central University has granted 923 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs, 477 master's across 26 programs, and 151 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at North Carolina Central University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | - | - | 149 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 113 | 24 | - |
| Social Sciences, General | 130 | - | - |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 105 | - | - |
| Social Work | 44 | 60 | - |
| Psychology, General | 95 | 8 | - |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 43 | 27 | - |
| Library and Information Science | - | 69 | - |
| Public Administration | - | 55 | - |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 39 | - | - |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 27 | 8 | - |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | - | 35 | - |
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 33 | - | - |
| Secondary School Administration & Principalship | - | 30 | - |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 29 | - | - |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | - | 28 | - |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 27 | - | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 25 | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 25 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 25 | - | - |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | - | 22 | - |
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 3 | 18 | - |
| Information Technology | 20 | - | - |
| Information Science & Studies | - | 18 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 14 | - | - |
| Environmental Science | 14 | - | - |
| Chemistry, General | 5 | 7 | - |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 12 | - | - |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 11 | - | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 11 | - | - |
| Physics, General | 4 | 7 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 11 | - | - |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | - | 10 | - |
| History, General | 9 | 1 | - |
| Accounting | 9 | - | - |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 9 | - | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | - | 6 | 2 |
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 8 | - | - |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | - | 8 | - |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | - | 8 | - |
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | - | 7 | - |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | - | 7 | - |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness | - | 6 | - |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 6 | - | - |
| Music, General | 6 | - | - |
| Jazz & Jazz Studies | - | 4 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 3 | - | - |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | - | 3 | - |
| Mathematics, General | 2 | 1 | - |
| Clinical Research Coordinator | 2 | - | - |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 | - | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | - | - |
| Grand Total | 923 | 477 | 151 |
Publications & Citations
North Carolina Central University has published 4,383 scientific papers with 93,290 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Genetics, Biochemistry, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Biology |
2,480
/ 65,300
|
|---|---|
| Chemistry |
2,003
/ 59,641
|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
2,000
/ 31,013
|
| Medicine |
1,999
/ 49,938
|
| Engineering |
1,683
/ 35,094
|
| Computer Science |
1,663
/ 40,144
|
| Physics |
1,571
/ 35,398
|
| Genetics |
1,445
/ 46,548
|
| Biochemistry |
1,342
/ 46,431
|
| Environmental Science |
1,303
/ 25,454
|
| Political Science |
1,287
/ 16,691
|
| Psychology |
1,241
/ 29,588
|
| Law |
1,219
/ 16,031
|
| Sociology |
1,154
/ 17,062
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
1,152
/ 24,108
|
| Philosophy |
938
/ 15,793
|
| Organic chemistry |
849
/ 22,719
|
| Mathematics |
808
/ 15,633
|
| Business |
746
/ 12,571
|
| Materials Science |
731
/ 16,923
|
| Economics |
693
/ 9,329
|
| Pathology |
666
/ 14,545
|
| Geology |
656
/ 16,253
|
| Geography and Cartography |
607
/ 9,366
|
| History |
583
/ 7,561
|
| Optics |
582
/ 11,891
|
| Statistics |
543
/ 12,325
|
| Ecology |
535
/ 8,537
|
| Oncology |
524
/ 11,691
|
| Paleontology |
470
/ 12,462
|
| Psychiatry |
464
/ 11,972
|
| Development Studies |
461
/ 5,730
|
| Linguistics |
456
/ 9,923
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
416
/ 8,895
|
| Social Psychology |
403
/ 6,975
|
| Archaeology |
401
/ 5,834
|
| Neuroscience |
382
/ 12,660
|
| Nanotechnology |
378
/ 11,213
|
| Public Health |
370
/ 7,053
|
| Electrical Engineering |
370
/ 6,901
|
Annual publication & citation counts
44 Notable alumni
1. Patrick Cole
1993-. (aged 33)
basketball player
Patrick Cole is an American former professional basketball player. He competed in college for Coppin State, Siena, and North Carolina Central.
2. Vivian Wilson Henderson
1923-1976 (aged 53)
university president
economist
Vivian Wilson Henderson was an American educator and human rights activist, and the eighth president of Clark Atlanta University. Vivian Wilson Henderson became President of Clark College in 1963, at the age of 40, where he would serve as president for 10 consecutive years.
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3. Terry Garrison
1949-. (aged 77)
politician
Terrence Edward Garrison is an American politician. He was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2016. A Democrat, he represented the 32nd district (including all of Vance and Warren counties, as well as part of Granville County from 2017 to 2023.
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4. Nathan Baskerville
1981-. (aged 45)
politician
Nathan Angus Baskerville is a former Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, who represented the 32nd district from 2013 to 2017. Baskerville also has his own law practice.
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All 44 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
NCCU
Founded
1910
Motto
Truth and Service
Colors
maroon, gray
Academic calendar
August to May (August - December; January-May)
Total staff
1,243
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Address
1801 Fayetteville Street Durham, North Carolina, 27707 United States
City Population
284,000
Phone
9195306100
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