North Carolina Central University Durham, NC

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North Carolina Central University

Durham, NC

North Carolina Central is a public, comprehensive university. Founded in 1909 as a private institution, it joined the state system in 1923. Its 110-acre campus is located in Durham, 25 miles northwest of Raleigh.

Web Site www.nccu.edu/

Institution Type Public

Coeducational Yes

Undergraduate Students 5,917

Women 3,925 (66.3%)

Men 1,992 (33.7%)

Graduate Students 1,770

ADMISSION

Entrance Difficulty Minimally difficult

Overall Admission Rate 43% of 11,246 applicants were admitted

Early Action Offered No Early Decision Offered No Regular Admission

Deadline August 1

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA 3.2

SAT Math 447 average

410-480 range of middle 50% SAT Critical Reading 440 average

400-470 range of middle 50%

SAT Writing 418 average

ACT Composite 18 average

Selection of Students

Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered

Academic GPA X

Standardized Tests X

Essay X

Extracurricular Activities X

MONEY MATTERS

Cost of Attendance In-state: $17,653

Out-of-state: $29,691

Tuition and Fees In-state: $5,755

Room and Board $8,165

Average Percent of Need Met 60%

Average Freshman Award $11,804

Average Indebtedness of

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ACADEMICS

Academic Calendar System Semester

General Education/Core Curriculum Required

Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 407

Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 20% of classes

10-19 students: 20% of classes 20-29 students: 35% of classes 30-39 students: 15% of classes 40-49 students: 5% of classes 50-99 students: 5% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes

CAMPUS LIFE

Durham Population 245,475

Nearest Metropolitan Area Raleigh

Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing

Students in College Housing 93% of freshmen, 42% of all students

Athletic Conferences NCAA Division I, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics

Mascot Eagle

Sororities Fraternities

STUDENTS

Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.0% Asian

83.1% Black/African-American 2.9% Hispanic/Latino

3.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 6.3% White

2.6% Unknown

International Students 0.4% from 19 countries

First-Year Students Returning 76.6%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years 21.8%

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Not reported Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 28%

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FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Entrance Difficulty

Minimally Difficult: Most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program College preparatory program is required

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject Required Units Recommended

Units

English 4

Mathematics 4

Science 3

Foreign Language 2 Social Studies 2

History 1

Academic Electives 3

Examinations

Exam Scores Due inAdmissions Office

SAT or ACT Required August 1

SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only

ACT Writing Test Policy Writing component required Use of SAT/ACT

Essay SAT: No policy as of nowACT: No policy as of now

APPLYING FOR ADMISSION

Admissions Office

Address 1801 Fayetteville Street

City, State, Zip Durham, NC 27707-3129

Phone (919) 560-6298

Fax

E-mail admissions@nccu.edu

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered No Early Decision Deadline Early Decision

Notification

Early Action Offered No Early Action Deadline

Early Action Notification

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admission

Deadline August 1

Application Fee $40

Application Fee Waiver Not available Regular Admission

Notification Rolling, notification begins October15 Accept Offer of

Admission No set date

Waiting List Used No

Defer Admission Student can defer admission Transfer Admission Transfer applications accepted

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Application Form

Common Application Not accepted Universal College

Application Not accepted

Electronic Application Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview Not required

Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation

Other University of North Carolina

System minimum course requirements required for freshmen

Financial Need Financial need is not a

consideration in the admissions process

SELECTION OF STUDENTS

Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered

Rigor of Secondary School Record X

Academic GPA X

Standardized Tests X

Class Rank X

Recommendations X

Essay X

Interview X

Level of Applicant's Interest X

Extracurricular Activities X

Volunteer Work X

Particular Talent/Ability X

Character/Personal Qualities X

First Generation to Attend College X

State Residency X

Geographic Residence X

Relation with Alumnus X

Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X

Ethnicity X

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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION

Admission Rates

Overall Admission Rate 43% of 11,246 applicants were admitted

Women 45% of 7,353 applicants were admitted

Men 40% of 3,893 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled 1,426 (29%) of 4,860 admitted students enrolled

Women 917 (28%) of 3,293 admitted students enrolled

Men 509 (32%) of 1,567 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate

Students Offered Wait List

Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math 447 average

410-480 range of middle 50% Score of 700 - 800 0%

Score of 600 - 700 3% Score of 500 - 600 16% Score of 400 - 500 63% Score of 300 - 400 17% Score of 200 - 300 1%

SAT Critical Reading 440 average

SAT Writing 418 average

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA 3.2

3.75 and Above 16%

3.50 - 3.74 10%

3.25 - 3.49 16%

3.00 - 3.24 19%

2.50 - 2.99 37%

2.00 - 2.49 1%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite 18 average

Score of 24 - 29 6% Score of 18 - 23 44% Score of 12 - 17 49% Score of 6 - 11 1% Score of 5 or Below 0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank Top tenth: 6%

Top quarter: 24% Top half: 66% Bottom half: 34% National Merit Scholar Not reported Valedictorian Not reported Class President Not reported Student Gov. Officer Not reported

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TUITION AND EXPENSES

Cost of Attendance In-state: $17,653 Out-of-state: $29,691 Tuition and Fees In-state: $5,755

Room and Board $8,165

Books and Supplies $1,500

Other Expenses $2,233

Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan

APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

Financial Aid Office

E-mail

Web Site Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Award Notification On or about March 1 Method for Awarding

Institutional Aid Federal Methodology

Forms Required Cost to File

FAFSA

Code is 002950 Free

PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID

Freshmen

Financial Aid Applicants 942 (97.6%) of freshmen Found to Have Need 870 (92.4%) of applicants Received Financial Aid 867 (99.7%) of applicants with

financial need

Need Fully Met 50 (5.8%) of aid recipients Avg. Pct. of Need Met 60%

Average Award $11,804

Need-Based Gift Received by 726 (83.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,021

Need-Based

Self-Help Received by 781 (90.1%) of aidrecipients, average amount $3,777

Merit-Based Gift Received by 227 (26.2%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift 17 (1.8%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $15,499

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants 4,841 (97.3%) of undergraduates Found to Have Need 4,538 (91.2%) of applicants Received Financial Aid 4,525 (99.7%) of applicants with

financial need

Need Fully Met 230 (5.1%) of aid recipients Avg. Pct. of Need Met 59%

Average Award $11,764

Need-Based Gift Received by 3,820 (84.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,727

Need-Based

Self-Help Received by 4,025 (89.0%) of aidrecipients, average amount $4,227

Merit-Based Gift Received by 868 (19.2%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift 56 (1.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $12,299

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Borrowing

2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 96%

Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates $31,747

Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans

Parents of Students Receiving Aid Not reported

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid Not reported

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS

Loans

Federal Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans, Federal Nursing loans

State Loans Other Loans

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Non-Need-Based

Available Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athleticscholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Leadership scholarships

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas

English, Library Science, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Education

Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By

Money Awarded) Biological Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Social Sciences, English, Library Science, PhysicalSciences, Education Creative Arts/

Performance Award Areas

Art/Fine Arts, Music, Theater/Drama

Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By

Money Awarded) Art/Fine Arts, Theater/Drama, Music Special Achievements/

Activities Award Areas Leadership Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By

Money Awarded) Leadership Special Characteristics

Award Areas Children and Siblings of Alumni Number of Awards Not reported

Top Areas (By

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Employment

Work-Study Programs Federal work study available, other work study available Average Earnings from

On-Campus Employment

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Academic Calendar System Semester

Summer Session Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION

Undergraduate Majors

Accounting

Art/Art Studies, General Athletic Training/Trainer

Biology/Biological Sciences, General Biomedical Sciences, General

Business Administration and Management, General Chemistry, General

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Elementary Education and Teaching

English Language and Literature, General Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

Health Teacher Education

Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General History, General

Hospitality Administration/Management, General Jazz/Jazz Studies

Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching

Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching Mass Communication/Media Studies

Mathematics, General Music, General

Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General

Physics, General

Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General

Public Health Education and Promotion Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Social Work

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Most Popular Disciplines Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and

protective services, Business/marketing, Family and consumer sciences

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs None

Special Programs Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program,

Independent study, Teacher certification, Internships

Study Abroad Offered

Online Degrees Only offers online degree programs

CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

General Education/Core Curriculum Required

Computer Not required

Foreign Language Required

Math/Science Required for all students

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

International Baccalaureate Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Accepted for placement and credit

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FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION

Full-Time Faculty 407

Part-Time Faculty 155

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 74%

Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 20% of classes

10-19 students: 20% of classes 20-29 students: 35% of classes 30-39 students: 15% of classes 40-49 students: 5% of classes 50-99 students: 5% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 28% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 11% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 44% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 17% of discussion sections/labs

ACADEMIC RESOURCES

Libraries

Library Available on Campus Yes

Holdings 600,475

Computing

Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus 1262

Internet/E-mail Access Not reported

ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES

Remedial Instruction Offered

Tutoring Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students Not reported Services for Physically Disabled Students Wheelchair access

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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION

Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Library Science, Master of Science, Master of Music, Master of Business Administration, Master of School Administration, Master of Arts, Master of Public Administration, Master of Education, Master of Information Science

Master's Programs of Study

Applied Mathematics

Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Business Administration and Management--General Chemistry

Communication Disorders Counselor Education

Criminal Justice and Criminology Curriculum and Instruction Education--General

Educational Leadership and Administration Educational Media/Instructional Technology

Elementary Education English

Family and Consumer Sciences-General Geosciences

History

Information Studies Library Science Mathematics

Mathematics Education Middle School Education Music

Physical Education Physics

Psychology--General Public Administration

Recreation and Park Management Social Psychology

Sociology Special Education Sports Management

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Doctoral Degrees Offered

Juris Doctor

Doctoral Programs of Study

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LOCATION AND SETTING

Durham Population 245,475 Nearest Metropolitan

Area Raleigh

Environment Small city

Campus Size 115 acres

Weather

Temperature 28.8 average low in January, 85 average high in September

Rain 113 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Nearest Airport 15 mile(s) from campus in Raleigh-Durham

Nearest Bus Station 10 mile(s) from campus in Durham

Nearest Train Station 10 mile(s) from campus in Durham

HOUSING

College Housing College offers housing to students

Types of Housing Coed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms

Students in College Housing 93% of freshmen, 42% of all students

Housing Requirements

Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 58%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

SECURITY

24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices Available

24-Hour Security Patrols Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available

PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES

Health Service Offered

Personal Counseling Offered

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SPORTS AND RECREATION

Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences NCAA Division I, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics

Mascot Eagle

School Colors Maroon and gray

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Sport

WOMEN MEN

Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given

Baseball x x

Basketball x x x x

Bowling x x

Cross-Country Running x x x x

Football x x

Golf x x

Softball x x

Tennis x x x x

Track And Field x x x x

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Club Sports

Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports basketball, football, golf, soccer, volleyball

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Activities and

Organizations choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band,music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook Sororities

Fraternities

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STUDENT BODY

Coeducational Yes

All Undergraduates 5,917

Women 3,925 (66.3%)

Men 1,992 (33.7%)

Full-Time Undergraduates 5,035

Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.0% Asian

83.1% Black/African-American 2.9% Hispanic/Latino

3.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 6.3% White

2.6% Unknown

International Students 0.4% from 19 countries

Average Age 23

All Graduate Students 1,770

UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION

First-Year Students Returning 76.6%

AFTER GRADUATION

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Not reported

Average Starting Salary Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 28%

Disciplines Pursued Not reported

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