North Carolina Central University
PublicDurham, NC
North Carolina Central University, in Durham, NC, is a public mid-sized school, enrolling around 6,081 students. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 87% of applicants. Among reported majors, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing shows the strongest outcomes -- $90,760/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is North Carolina Central University's acceptance rate?
North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC admits approximately 87% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What ACT score do I need for North Carolina Central University?
Admitted students at North Carolina Central University typically score between 19–22 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does North Carolina Central University cost?
North Carolina Central University's total cost of attendance is reported at $26,556 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does North Carolina Central University require students to live on campus?
No -- North Carolina Central University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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