College
North Carolina Central University
North Carolina Central University is a public four-year college in Durham, North Carolina with 6,081 undergraduates. It admits 87% of applicants. Students who get federal aid pay $16,708 a year on average after grants.
6,081Undergraduates
87%Acceptance rate
$16,708Net price a year
$27,916Full cost a year
$6,733In-state tuition
$19,769Out-of-state tuition
47%Graduation rate
73%Return for year two
$46,956Median earnings 10 years after starting
$26,000Median debt at graduation
64%Students with Pell grants
1,050Average SAT
Living near North Carolina Central University
| City | Distance | Median rent | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham, NC | 5 mi | $1,508 | $392,800 |
| Cary, NC | 14 mi | $1,738 | $580,200 |
| Apex, NC | 18 mi | $1,902 | $576,100 |
| Raleigh, NC | 20 mi | $1,572 | $415,800 |
| Greensboro, NC | 50 mi | $1,172 | $244,800 |
Other colleges nearby
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh 18 mi
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 10 mi
- Duke University 3 mi
- Durham Technical Community College 1 mi
- Meredith College 17 mi
- Shaw University 20 mi
- William Peace University 19 mi
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 22 mi
Airports near Durham
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Durham International Airport RDU | 9 mi | 7,584,394 |
| Piedmont Triad International Airport GSO | 59 mi | 985,563 |
| Fayetteville Regional Airport FAY | 68 mi | 168,117 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release (public domain). Figures are for the main campus. Earnings are for former students who got federal aid, 10 years after they started. Check the college's own net price calculator for your family.