North Carolina Central University

Durham, North Carolina

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1909Large cityHBCUSEVP certified

About

North Carolina Central University (NCCU or NC Central) is a public historically black university in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Founded by James E. Shepard in affiliation with the Chautauqua movement in 1909, it was supported by private funds from both Northern and Southern philanthropists. It was made part of the state system in 1923, when it first received state funding and was renamed as Durham State Normal School. It added graduate classes in arts and sciences and professional schools in law and library science in the late 1930s and 1940s. In 1969, the legislature designated this a regional university and renamed it North Carolina Central University.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$19,769
Estimated total for international students: US$40,952
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison): US$6,733
Total cost for in-state students: US$27,916

Net price calculatornccu.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 6,081
Graduate students: 1,984
International undergraduates: 0%
Students per teacher: 16 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 87%
ACT: 19–22

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 47%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$46,956

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (65)

Bachelor's degrees34 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDesign and Applied ArtsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFamily and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMathematicsMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchParks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities ManagementPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsVisual and Performing Arts, General

Master's degrees28 subjects

Biological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFamily and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoryInformation Science/StudiesLibrary Science and AdministrationMathematicsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMusicPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPhysicsPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationSocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Doctoral degrees2 subjects

Biological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherStudent Counseling and Personnel Services

Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)1 subject

Law

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.