North Carolina Central University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,728

2021 Average Net Price

$14,496

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.18%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

76%

8,244 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

7,953

77.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

50.8%

559 Graduates

About

North Carolina Central University is a higher education institution located in Durham County, NC. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at North Carolina Central University were Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (119 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (116 degrees), and General Psychology (101 degrees).

In 2021, 1,616 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at North Carolina Central University. 73.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (1,167 degrees), 5.95 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (196 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at North Carolina Central University is $3,728, which is $−19,456 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at North Carolina Central University is $3,728, which is $−19,456 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,496.

In 2021, 88% of undergraduate students attending North Carolina Central University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,728

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at North Carolina Central University was $3,728. The cost of tuition at North Carolina Central University is $−19,456 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of North Carolina Central University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,496

2021 Value

8.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 North Carolina Central University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,496. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of North Carolina Central University grew by 8.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of North Carolina Central University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,714

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at North Carolina Central University was of $10,714 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 4.76% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at North Carolina Central University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at North Carolina Central University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 6.02% with respect to 2020, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at North Carolina Central University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.18%

2019 Default Rate

103

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at North Carolina Central University was 4.18%, which represents 103 out of the 2464 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

North Carolina Central University received 8,244 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 9.98% annual growth. Out of those 8,244 applicants, 6,267 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 76% acceptance rate.

There were 7,953 students enrolled at North Carolina Central University in 2021. 2% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

North Carolina Central University has an overall enrollment yield of 18%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

76%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

6,267

Accepted Out of 8,244

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of North Carolina Central University was 76% (6,267 admissions from 8,244 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 87.4%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 9.98%, while admissions declined by −4.36%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of North Carolina Central University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

2% of enrolled first-time students at North Carolina Central University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

North Carolina Central University had a total enrollment of 7,953 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at North Carolina Central University is 6,187 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,766. This means that 77.8% of students enrolled at North Carolina Central University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at North Carolina Central University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.1% Black or African American, 10.2% White, 6.92% Hispanic or Latino, 4.5% Two or More Races, 1.35% Asian, 0.377% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0503% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at North Carolina Central University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (57.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (23.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.86%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (46.9%), followed by Black or African American Male (16.6%) and White Female (15.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

77.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at North Carolina Central University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,953 students. The full-time enrollment at North Carolina Central University is 6,187 and the part-time enrollment is 1,766. This means that 77.8% of students enrolled at North Carolina Central University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at North Carolina Central University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at North Carolina Central University was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), North Carolina Central University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at North Carolina Central University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
5,897 enrolled students
White
809 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
550 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at North Carolina Central University is 74.1% Black or African American, 10.2% White, 6.92% Hispanic or Latino, 4.5% Two or More Races, 1.35% Asian, 0.377% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0503% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 164 students (2.06%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 768 more women than men received degrees from North Carolina Central University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at North Carolina Central University is black or african american (1,167 degrees awarded). There were 5.95 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (196 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at North Carolina Central University is Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (119 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (116 degrees) and General Psychology (101 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at North Carolina Central University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (89 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (104 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (181 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Carolina Central University are Social workers, all other (154,077 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (87,868 people), Other managers (57,947 people), Education administrators (34,204 people), and Social & community service managers (32,939 people).

The most specialized majors at North Carolina Central University in 2021 are Library Science (89 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (104 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (181 degrees), Legal (86 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (82 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Carolina Central University are Surgeons, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Nurse anesthetists, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at North Carolina Central University are Library Science (89 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (104 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (181 degrees), Legal (86 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (82 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Carolina Central University are Elementary & secondary schools (219,309 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (125,942 people), Individual & family services (112,300 people), Outpatient care centers (86,709 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (81,922 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by North Carolina Central University.

Most Common (2021)

Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
119 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
116 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
101 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at North Carolina Central University was Criminal Justice - Safety Studies with 119 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at North Carolina Central University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

424

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,192

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 424 degrees were awarded to men at North Carolina Central University, which is 0.356 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,192).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at North Carolina Central University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 57 degrees were awarded to men at North Carolina Central University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.781 times less than the 73 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 109 degrees were awarded to men at North Carolina Central University in Social Work, which is 7.27 times more than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

25%

100% Completion Time

49%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 25% of students graduating from North Carolina Central University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 49% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 51% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at North Carolina Central University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
1,167 degrees awarded
White
196 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
107 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at North Carolina Central University is black or african american (1,167 degrees awarded). There were 5.95 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (196 degrees).

1.18% of degree recipients (19 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
867 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
300 degrees awarded
White Female
139 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at North Carolina Central University is black or african american female (867 degrees awarded). There were 2.89 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (300 degrees).

Operations

North Carolina Central University has an endowment valued at nearly $55.9M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 17.3M (31%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, North Carolina Central University had a total salary expenditure of 220M. North Carolina Central University employs 103 Associate professors, 92 Assistant professors and 85 Professors. Most academics at North Carolina Central University are Female Assistant professor (55), Female Associate professor (53), and Male Associate professor (50).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Carolina Central University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 188 employees, Service, with 129 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 100 employees.

Endowment

$55.9M

2021 Endowment

41.2%

growth from 2020

North Carolina Central University has an endowment valued at about $55.9M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of North Carolina Central University grew 41.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.42M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at North Carolina Central University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$92.7M

2021 Salaries

0.102%

growth from 2020

In 2021, North Carolina Central University paid a median of $92.7M in salaries, which represents 42.2% of their overall expenditure ($220M) and a 0.102% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$29.3M

Instructional Salaries

368

Number of Employees

In 2021, North Carolina Central University paid a total of $29.3M to 368 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

103 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

188 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at North Carolina Central University were Associate professor with 103 employees, Assistant professor with 92 employees, and Professor with 85 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Carolina Central University were Office and Administrative Support with 188 employees, Service with 129 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 100 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at North Carolina Central University was Female Assistant professor with 55 employees, Female Associate professor with 53 employees, and Male Associate professor with 50 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at North Carolina Central University.