North Carolina · Durham
North Carolina Central University
Founded in 1910 in Durham as the National Religious Training School and Chautauqua, NCCU is the first public liberal arts institution founded for African Americans; part of the University of North Carolina system.
Snapshot
At a glance
Undergraduate enrollment
6,081
Admission rate
87%
Retention (first-year)
73%
Completion (150% of time)
42%
Pell recipients
59%
Black undergraduate share
84%
These figures come from federal college data updated May 26, 2026. A dash means the number was not available.
Student body
Undergraduate composition
Black
84%
Hispanic
6%
White
4%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
4%
Nonresident
0%
Unknown
1%
Percentages may not add to 100% when a category is not reported.
Costs
Tuition and financial aid
Tuition, in-state
$6,699
Tuition, out-of-state
$19,735
Median federal loan debt
$22,000
Federal loan recipients
63%
Pell recipients
59%
Sticker tuition only. Real cost after federal, state, and institutional aid is typically lower — see the school’s net price calculator.
Outcomes
Earnings, retention, and completion
Median earnings, 6 years
$35,967
Median earnings, 10 years
$42,968
Median debt
$22,000
Retention
73%
Completion
42%
Earnings and debt are shown only when federal data is available.
Institution
Campus and classification
Accreditor
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Campus setting
City: large
Carnegie basic
Master's colleges and universities: larger programs
Undergraduate profile
Full-time four-year, more selective, higher transfer-in
Size and setting
Medium four-year, highly residential
Average faculty salary
$9,555 monthly
Full-time faculty share
68%
DOE unit ID
199157
These labels describe the school’s size, location, and academic mix. They are not rankings.
Test scores
SAT and ACT
SAT (average)
1,050
ACT composite (25th–75th)
19–22
Middle 50% of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Many HBCUs are test-optional or test-flexible; confirm the current policy at admissions.
65 programs
Academic programs
Bachelor · 35
- Accounting and Related Services
- Biology, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Chemistry
- Communication and Media Studies
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Criminal Justice and Corrections
- Design and Applied Arts
- Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
- English Language and Literature, General
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
- Fine and Studio Arts
- Health and Medical Administrative Services
- History
- Hospitality Administration/Management
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Mathematics
- Music
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
- Physics
- Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology, General
- Public Health
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Work
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
Master · 28
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
- Biology, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Chemistry
- Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
- Criminal Justice and Corrections
- Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
- Educational Administration and Supervision
- Educational/Instructional Media Design
- English Language and Literature, General
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
- History
- Information Science/Studies
- Library Science and Administration
- Mathematics
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
- Music
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
- Physics
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Social Work
- Special Education and Teaching
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
- Student Counseling and Personnel Services
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Doctoral · 1
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
First professional · 1
- Law
This is a broad program list. Check the school’s own catalog for current majors, minors, concentrations, and course details.