Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
18,368 applied, 15,972 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
What does North Carolina Central University cost?
$16,708 a year in-state
Out of state: about $29,744 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $27,916.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$15,130
$30,000–$48,000
$14,560
$48,000–$75,000
$16,701
$75,000–$110,000
$22,258
over $110,000
$25,133
Sticker, in-state
$27,916
In-state, with aid
$16,708
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $19,769 a year, against $6,733 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $13,036 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
Does North Carolina Central University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked North Carolina Central University's fall 2027 rule yet. North Carolina Central University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
What is North Carolina Central University's acceptance rate?
87% for fall 2024: 15,972 of 18,368 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for North Carolina Central University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 980 to 1100 (IPEDS, fall 2023). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does North Carolina Central University cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $16,701 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $27,916.
How much does North Carolina Central University cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at North Carolina Central University is $19,769 a year, against $6,733 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $16,708 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $13,036 tuition gap gives about $29,744 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is North Carolina Central University's graduation rate?
46% of students finish within six years and 27% within four (IPEDS).
