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North Carolina Central University (NCCU)
- 1801 Fayetteville Street
- Durham, NC 27707
- OPEID College Code: 00295000
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- General Phone: (919) 530-6100
- Chancellor: Charlie Nelms
- Website: www.nccu.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 8,383
- College Alias: NCCU
- College Mascot: Eagles

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - NCCU Library Profile
- Historically Black College
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $40.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,044 | 2,013 | 3,057 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 742 (71%) | 1,554 (77%) | 2,296 (75%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 354 (48%) | 667 (43%) | 1,021 (44%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 889 | 87% |
| ACT ® Exam | 210 | 21% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 380 | 470 |
| SAT ® Math | 380 | 480 |
| SAT ® Writing | 370 | 460 |
| ACT ® Composite | 14 | 18 |
| ACT ® English | 12 | 18 |
| ACT ® Math | 15 | 18 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 92%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 78% | 64% | 62% | 60% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,793 | $4,476 | $2,153 | $1,914 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 9.8% | 9.2% | 7.7% |
| Number in Default | 203 | 169 | 118 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,054 | 1,822 | 1,525 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,606 | $3,396 | $3,096 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $13,350 | $13,140 | $13,522 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,500 | $5,000 | $4,700 |
| Other Expenses | $2,291 | $2,291 | $2,291 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,500 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Other Expenses | $2,691 | $2,691 | $2,691 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,691 | $2,691 | $2,691 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,897 | $12,187 | $11,587 |
| Out of State | $24,641 | $21,931 | $22,013 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,297 | $12,587 | $12,287 |
| Out of State | $25,041 | $22,331 | $22,713 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $7,797 | $7,587 | $7,287 |
| Out of State | $17,541 | $17,331 | $17,713 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Law School | $5,133 | $16,993 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 8,383 Undergraduate: 6,326 Graduate: 1,457 Professional: 600
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,801 Female: 5,582
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,191 Female: 4,135
- Graduate Gender Male: 364 Female: 1,093
- Professional Gender Male: 246 Female: 354
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 6,339 Part-Time: 2,044
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,191 Part-Time: 1,135
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 548 Part-Time: 909
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 600 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 51 | 0.6% |
| American Indian | 38 | 0.5% |
| Black | 6,445 | 77% |
| Asian | 78 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic | 96 | 1% |
| White | 860 | 10% |
| Unknown | 815 | 10% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 245 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,901 | 23% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,511 | 18% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,478 | 18% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,235 | 15% |
| Ages 30-34 | 656 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 506 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 565 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 250 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 6 | 0.07% |
| Age Uknown | 30 | 0.4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,258 | 1,179 | 79 |
| Faculty Status | 411 | 372 | 39 |
| Tenured Faculty | 139 | 135 | 4 |
| Graduate Assistants | 173 | - | 173 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 387 | 348 | 39 |
| Primarily Instruction | 385 | 348 | 37 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 89 | 88 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 259 | 248 | 11 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 523 | 495 | 28 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 240 | 226 | 14 |
| Skilled Crafts | 64 | 63 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 117 | 110 | 7 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $70,801 (262) | $73,478 (135) | $67,955 (127) |
| Professor | $101,431 (33) | $99,219 (22) | $105,855 (11) |
| Associate Professor | $76,727 (67) | $78,774 (38) | $74,045 (29) |
| Assistant Professor | $67,672 (75) | $67,601 (37) | $67,742 (38) |
| Instructor | $44,695 (2) | - (-) | $44,695 (2) |
| Lecturer | $42,775 (2) | $44,959 (1) | $40,591 (1) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $83,437 (86) | $92,088 (45) | $73,942 (41) |
| Professor | $115,901 (16) | $112,374 (11) | $123,660 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $94,648 (28) | $97,236 (19) | $89,186 (9) |
| Assistant Professor | $78,364 (10) | $82,367 (3) | $76,648 (7) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $70,175 (348) | $73,945 (180) | $66,136 (168) |
| Professor | $99,276 (49) | $96,794 (33) | $104,394 (16) |
| Associate Professor | $76,937 (95) | $79,035 (57) | $73,791 (38) |
| Assistant Professor | $67,254 (85) | $67,585 (40) | $66,960 (45) |
| Instructor | $44,695 (2) | - (-) | $44,695 (2) |
| Lecturer | $42,775 (2) | $44,959 (1) | $40,591 (1) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,327,783 | $776,814 | $550,969 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 59% | 41% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 292 | 201 | 91 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 289 | 199 | 90 |
| Baseball | 27 | 27 | - |
| Basketball | 31 | 15 | 16 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 60 | 34 | 26 |
| Football | 110 | 110 | - |
| Golf | 8 | 8 | - |
| Softball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Tennis | 17 | 7 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Bowling | 7 | - | 7 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $62,967 | $38,368 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $35,645 | $15,948 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 32 | 18 | 14 |
| Baseball | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Football | 8 | 8 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 7 | - |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Bowling | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 77%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 47%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 48% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 35% |
| Female | 56% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 75% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 49% |
| Asian | 29% |
| Hispanic | 25% |
| White | 33% |
| Unknown | 53% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 23% |
| 5 Years | 43% |
| 6 Years | 48% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 4 | 12 |
| Drug Related | 31 | 30 |
| Liquor Related | 9 | 10 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | - |
| Drug Related | 5 | 6 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 10 |
| Aggravated Assault | 10 | 8 |
| Burglary | 39 | 72 |
| Vehicle Theft | 8 | 7 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 2 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 3 |
| Burglary | 18 | 30 |
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