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North Carolina Central University Computer Science Programs

North Carolina Central University is a public institution located in Durham, NC. A Major City Center provides a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

North Carolina Central University Rankings

North Carolina Central University has earned the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#13 of 22	State — North Carolina
Overall Quality	#110 of 168	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#530 of 692	Nationwide

Where Is North Carolina Central University?

Contact details for North Carolina Central University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1801 Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC 27707
Phone:	9195306100
Website:	www.nccu.edu/
Admissions:	www.nccu.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.nccu.edu/admissions/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into North Carolina Central University?

You can apply to North Carolina Central University online at: https://www.nccu.edu/apply-now

North Carolina Central University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for North Carolina Central University

This is what North Carolina Central University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into North Carolina Central University?

North Carolina Central University maintains an acceptance rate of 87%, which means it is highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 11% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

3% submitted ACT scores.

ACT Composite scores for admitted students at North Carolina Central University ranged between 19 and 22.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at North Carolina Central University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	5,460	4,576	84%
Women	12,903	11,395	88%

Can I Afford North Carolina Central University?

The average net price after aid at North Carolina Central University is $15,028. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$3,728
In-State Fees	$2,971
Out-of-State Tuition	$16,764
Out-of-State Fees	$2,971
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$6,699
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$19,735

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 24% of students at North Carolina Central University receive some form of financial aid (1,455 students).

Nearly 74% of students at North Carolina Central University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $11,314 per student.

59% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,223.

Student Loan Debt

63% of North Carolina Central University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,927 per year.

North Carolina Central University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,147 students enrolled at North Carolina Central University. North Carolina Central University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 5,400 undergraduate students at North Carolina Central University, approximately 30% are male and 70% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of North Carolina Central University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	59
Black or African American	4,401
Hispanic	361
White	216
American Indian/Alaska Native	16
Two or More Races	216
Non-Resident	21

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at North Carolina Central University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
North Carolina	1,251
Maryland	103
South Carolina	53
Virginia	52
District of Columbia	36

Additionally, approximately 0.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

North Carolina Central University Graduate Student Diversity

1,992 of North Carolina Central University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at North Carolina Central University, approximately 25% are male and 75% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of North Carolina Central University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	47
Black or African American	1,129
Hispanic	115
White	420
American Indian/Alaska Native	27
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	185
Non-Resident	37

Online Learning at North Carolina Central University

North Carolina Central University provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

3,996 undergraduate students at North Carolina Central University took at least one online class — of those, 1,202 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 386 students took at least one online class and 839 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at North Carolina Central University

The following computer science degree programs are offered by North Carolina Central University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer and Information Sciences, General	23	—	—	23
Information Science/Studies	—	18	—	18

Academic Programs at North Carolina Central University

North Carolina Central University offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

North Carolina Central University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.