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North Carolina Central University Tuition, Fees, Net Price and Financial Aid

Review North Carolina Central University tuition, fees, average net price after aid, attendance cost, financial aid signals and student outcomes from the local College Scorecard and IPEDS-derived dataset.

Out-of-state tuition

$19,578

Average net price after aid

$15,028

Total attendance cost

$25,618

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North Carolina Central University In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Fees, Costs 2026

Use these cost cards as the first-pass money view before checking the detailed breakdown and official resources.

In-state tuition

$6,542

Out-of-state tuition

$19,578

Average net price

$15,028

Attendance cost

$25,618

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North Carolina Central University Estimated Per-Semester Cost

Many tuition guides break annual costs into fall and spring estimates. The values below divide reported annual College Scorecard cost fields by two, so use them as planning estimates and verify the actual billing schedule with North Carolina Central University.

Tuition

Per semester: $9,789

Annual: $19,578

Room and board

Per semester: $7,380

Annual: $14,760

Books and supplies

Per semester: $750

Annual: $1,500

Other on-campus expenses

Per semester: $1,993

Annual: $3,986

Attendance cost

Per semester: $12,809

Annual: $25,618

North Carolina Central University Estimated Four-Year Cost

The estimates below multiply current reported annual values by four. They do not include future tuition increases, changes in housing, program fees, financial aid changes or personal expenses.

Four-year tuition estimate

$78,312

Four-year attendance estimate

$102,472

Four-year average net price

$60,112

In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition

North Carolina Central University is listed as Public in the local dataset. In-state tuition is $6,542 and out-of-state tuition is $19,578. Compare both values before estimating your bill, especially if residency status may affect pricing.

International Student and Private College Tuition Note

The local database lists North Carolina Central University as Public. Public colleges often use residency-based pricing, so international and nonresident students may face the out-of-state tuition rate. Verify residency, international student fees and aid eligibility directly with the school.

Room and Board / Total Attendance Cost

Separate mandatory fee data is not available in the local College Scorecard-derived table; use tuition, room/board, books, other expenses and attendance cost as the supported cost components.

Room and board, on campus

$14,760

Housing and meal estimate where reported.

Room and board, off campus

$13,267

Off-campus living estimate where reported.

Books and supplies

$1,500

Academic supply estimate.

Other expenses, on campus

$3,986

Personal and miscellaneous estimate.

Total attendance cost

$25,618

Use as the sticker-price baseline before aid.

Average Net Price After Aid

Based on available data, the average student at North Carolina Central University pays approximately $15,028 per year after grants and aid. This is above the North Carolina average of $14,661 and below the national average of $17,506.

Acceptance Rate and Outcomes

Acceptance Rate

90.49%

SAT Average

1,023

ACT Range

17-18

North Carolina Central University Acceptance Rate Trend

The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 90.49%. This means approximately 905 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 5,400 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Current dataset

90.49%

Current trend marker with historical import pending

Earlier releases Current

Tuition and Cost Breakdown

Accreditation

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Institutional accreditor where reported.

In-state tuition

$6,542

National avg: $20,567

Out-of-state tuition

$19,578

National avg: $20,567

Attendance cost

$25,618

Use with aid and net price.

Average net price

$15,028

State avg: $14,661. National avg: $17,506.

Pell grant rate

56.64%

Federal need-based grant indicator.

Federal loan rate

63.38%

Share using federal loans.

What Does North Carolina Central University Cost?

Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.

Tuition Room and board Books and supplies Other expenses Fees and remainder

Tuition

$19,578

Room and board

$14,760

Books and supplies

$1,500

Other expenses

$3,986

Fees and remainder

$0

Sticker price

$25,618

Average net price

$15,028

Average aid coverage

41%

$10,590 below sticker price on average

What You Pay

Based on available data, the average student at North Carolina Central University pays approximately $15,028 per year after grants and aid. This is above the North Carolina average of $14,661 and below the national average of $17,506.

How Affordable Is North Carolina Central University?

Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to North Carolina and national averages.

North Carolina Central University net price

$15,028

North Carolina average

$14,661

National average

$17,506

North Carolina Central University Tuition and Net Price Trend

The current imported dataset shows tuition at $19,578 and average net price at $15,028. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.

Current tuition

$19,578

Current net price

$15,028

Current out-of-state tuition $19,578
Current average net price $15,028

Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Student Outcomes

Completion Rate (150% Time)

45.97%

Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.

10-Year Earnings

$42,968

Undergraduates

5,400

10-Year Median Earnings - North Carolina Central University vs Peers

Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.

North Carolina Central University graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.

Who Attends North Carolina Central University?

Undergraduates

5,400

Completion rate

45.97%

Below national average; national avg: 52.02%

Pell recipients

56.64%

Above national average; national avg: 42.32%

Federal loan rate

63.38%

Above national average; national avg: 40.83%

Completion vs national average

Pell grant recipients

Federal loan usage

Financial Aid and Scholarships

About 56.64% of North Carolina Central University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 63.38% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.

Pell grant rate

56.64%

Federal loan rate

63.38%

Students with any loan

90.33%

Average net price

$15,028

Net Price by Income Bracket

Estimate Your Net Price at North Carolina Central University

Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.

Estimated net price for :

This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use North Carolina Central University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.

Student Debt and Borrowing

Borrowing metrics help explain how students finance the gap between sticker price, aid and net price. Loans can make a bill payable, but they do not reduce the underlying cost like grants and scholarships.

Loan principal

$22,000

Median completer debt

$28,250

Median monthly payment

$299

Federal loan rate

63.38%

Debt and payment fields come from federal aid data where reported. Actual borrowing can vary by degree level, dependency status, aid package, family contribution and program costs.

Net Price Calculator

Use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate. The averages on this page help with comparison, but your final price can change based on residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees and scholarships.

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Financial Aid Application Steps

The sample guide uses step-by-step aid instructions. This version keeps the steps generic and accurate for the database, then points readers to official school and federal resources.

  1. 1. Complete the FAFSA when eligible

    Use the federal FAFSA form to start federal student aid eligibility. Some private or selective schools may require additional institutional forms.

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  2. 2. Check school-specific aid requirements

    Open North Carolina Central University's official financial aid or admissions site to confirm whether CSS Profile, tax documents or institutional forms are required.

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  3. 3. Use the net price calculator

    Compare the personalized estimate with the average net price and income-bracket values shown on this page.

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  4. 4. Review grants, loans and payment deadlines

    Separate grant aid from loan financing and verify billing deadlines directly with the school before committing.

Payment Guide

Use these generic steps to review tuition, aid and billing before making an enrollment decision.

  1. 1. Confirm published tuition and fees

    Review North Carolina Central University's official tuition page and compare it with the tuition and attendance cost fields on this page.

  2. 2. Estimate net price after aid

    Use North Carolina Central University's official net price calculator when available, then compare the estimate with average net price and income-bracket data.

  3. 3. Review financial aid and payment options

    Check grants, scholarships, federal loans, payment plans and billing deadlines directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

Institutional Cost Resources

These institutional context fields help explain how the school appears in the federal dataset beyond student-facing tuition. They are not a bill, but they add useful background for affordability research.

Endowment

$58,104,533

Faculty salary field

$9,398

Tuition revenue per FTE

$8,361

Instructional spend per FTE

$14,547

These fields come from federal institutional data and should be read as context, not as student charges.

Accreditation

North Carolina Central University lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.

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Campus Location and Contact

North Carolina Central University is listed at 1801 Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC 27707. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Address

1801 Fayetteville Street
Durham, NC 27707

Official website

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Admissions policy

Selective admissions policy reported

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Compare Schools

Compare North Carolina Central University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.

North Carolina Central University
Accept. rate
90.49%
Tuition
$19,578
Net price
$15,028
10-yr earnings
$42,968
Duke University
Accept. rate
6.78%
Tuition
$65,805
Net price
$34,454
10-yr earnings
$97,800
Chamberlain University-North Carolina
Accept. rate
66.67%
Tuition
$19,686
Net price
$21,664
10-yr earnings
$92,405
Davidson College
Accept. rate
14.48%
Tuition
$60,300
Net price
$18,127
10-yr earnings
$81,400
Wake Forest University
Accept. rate
21.56%
Tuition
$64,758
Net price
$28,746
10-yr earnings
$78,158

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is North Carolina Central University Tuition?

North Carolina Central University out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $19,578. In-state tuition is $6,542. Verify current tuition directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

What is North Carolina Central University's average net price?

North Carolina Central University's average net price in the local dataset is $15,028. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships where reported.

Does this page include all North Carolina Central University fees?

The local dataset supports tuition, room and board, books, other expenses, attendance cost, net price and aid fields. Separate mandatory fee data is not available for every school, so fees should be verified with North Carolina Central University.

What is North Carolina Central University's acceptance rate?

North Carolina Central University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 90.49%.

How much is North Carolina Central University tuition?

North Carolina Central University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $19,578.

What is North Carolina Central University's average net price?

North Carolina Central University's average net price in the local dataset is $15,028.

What is North Carolina Central University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?

The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $42,968 for North Carolina Central University.

Is North Carolina Central University accredited?

North Carolina Central University's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

How many students attend North Carolina Central University?

The local dataset lists 5,400 undergraduate students at North Carolina Central University.

What percentage of North Carolina Central University students receive Pell grants?

The Pell grant rate for North Carolina Central University in the local dataset is 56.64%.

What is the federal loan rate at North Carolina Central University?

The federal loan rate for North Carolina Central University in the local dataset is 63.38%.

Where should I verify North Carolina Central University data?

Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with North Carolina Central University or the latest official federal education data.