North Carolina Central University: Acceptance Rate and Admissions Statistics

North Carolina Central University is a public historically Black university with an acceptance rate of 38%. Established in 1910 and located in Durham, North Carolina, NCCU is part of the University of North Carolina System. The university offers bachelor's degrees in over 100 fields within the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, School of Education, and School of Business. North Carolina Central University has a 16-to-1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of 23. NCCU's curriculum also places a heavy emphasis on community service. On the athletic front, the NCCU Eagles compete in the NCAA Division I Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC).

Considering applying to North Carolina Central University? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students.

Acceptance Rate

During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, North Carolina Central University had an acceptance rate of 38%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 38 students were admitted, making NCCU's admissions process competitive.

SAT Scores and Requirements

North Carolina Central University requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 61% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

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This admissions data tells us that most of NCCU's admitted students fall within the bottom 29% nationally on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to the North Carolina Central University scored between 450 and 530, while 25% scored below 450 and 25% scored above 530. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 450 and 520, while 25% scored below 450 and 25% scored above 520. Applicants with a composite SAT score of 1050 or higher will have particularly competitive chances at North Carolina Central University.

Requirements

NCCU requires the SAT writing section. Note that North Carolina Central University participates in the scorechoice program, which means that the admissions office will consider your highest score from each individual section across all SAT test dates.

ACT Scores and Requirements

NCCU requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 32% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of North Carolina Central University's admitted students fall within the bottom 33% nationally on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to NCCU received a composite ACT score between 17 and 20, while 25% scored above 20 and 25% scored below 17.

Requirements

North Carolina Central University does not superscore ACT results; your highest composite ACT score will be considered. Note that the optional ACT writing section is required by NCCU.

GPA

In 2019, the average high school GPA of North Carolina Central University's incoming freshmen class was 3.26. This data suggests that most successful applicants to NCCU have primarily B grades.

Admissions Chances

North Carolina Central University, which accepts fewer than half of applicants, has a somewhat selective admissions process. If your SAT/ACT scores and GPA fall within the school's average range, you have a strong chance of being accepted. NCCU adheres to the University of North Carolina System requirements which include a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 2.5, a minimum SAT score of 880 or above, and a minimum ACT composite score of 17 or above. NCCU also considers academic achievement in rigorous coursework. Potential applicants should have a minimum of four units of English (including grammar, composition, and literature); four units of math (including Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and one advanced math course); three units of natural science (including 1 with a lab component), two units of social science (including U.S. history), and two units of a foreign language.

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All admissions data has been sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics and North Carolina Central University Undergraduate Admissions Office.