North Carolina Central University

North Carolina Central University, also referred to as NCCU, is a comprehensive university located in Durham, North Carolina, United States. NCCU is the nation’s first public, liberal arts institution founded for African-Americans. It was chartered in 1909 as a private institution and opened on July 10, 1910. NCCU offers programs at the bachelor, master, professional, and selected doctoral levels. The most popular fields of study are nursing, biology, business administration, political science, and psychology. NCCU is organized into the following schools and colleges:

• College of Behavioral & Social Sciences
• College of Liberal Arts
• College of Science & Technology
• School of Business
• School of Education
• School of Law
• School of Library & Information Sciences

The University is home to more than 120 registered student organizations and over 10 honor societies. The student body includes an impressive number of international students.

North Carolina Central University Highlights

Where North Carolina Central University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Historically black college.
• Many students concentrating in family and social work, computer science and engineering, and law.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• High faculty salary.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High female/male ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

North Carolina Central University is a historically black college.

The student enrollment at North Carolina Central University was 8,383 in 2007 (7,126 full-time equivalent).

About 35% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 65% of the class.

Undergrads are 76% of enrolled students, graduate students are 18%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 5%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 96% are full-time and 4% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: North Carolina Central University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

North Carolina Central University provides on-campus housing for 2,680 of its 7,126 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

North Carolina Central University Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. North Carolina Central University is in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association for major sports.

North Carolina Central University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 81 male students received the aid (men were 59% of those receiving aid) and 57 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 41% of students receiving such aid) .

North Carolina Central University Admissions (2007)

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