North Carolina Central University North Carolina

Historically Black university in Durham with open admissions and low in-state tuition of $3,728 annually.

College statistics

Address:
1801 Fayetteville Street
Durham, NC
27707
Sector Group:
Public 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
https://www.nccu.edu/
HBCU:
Yes
Setting:
City
Annual In-State Tuition:
$3,728
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$16,764
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$17,061
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$30,097
Room and Board:
$13,333
Total Student Enrollment:
7,965
Acceptance Rate:
90.5%
SAT Reading 75th Percentile:
570
SAT Math 75th Percentile:
530
ACT Composite 75th Percentile:
18
Endowment (End of Year):
$188,192,577
Research Activity Tier:
Research Colleges and Universities
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Social Sciences

North Carolina Central University is a public historically Black university in Durham, North Carolina, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs with a primary focus on social sciences. Founded with a mission to serve African American students, NCCU has maintained its commitment to access and affordability while expanding its research and academic offerings.

The university enrolls approximately 7,965 students. In-state tuition is $3,728 annually, with a total cost of attendance of $17,061 when including room and board. Out-of-state tuition is $16,764, bringing the out-of-state cost of attendance to $30,097. Admissions are accessible, with an acceptance rate of 90.5 percent.

The 75th percentile SAT Reading score is 570 and SAT Math score is 530; the 75th percentile ACT Composite is 18. NCCU is classified as a Research College and University, positioning it among institutions that combine undergraduate education with research activity and graduate offerings. Prospective students should visit https://www.nccu.edu/ to learn more about programs, financial aid options, and campus resources.