North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC · Public
Test scores
ACT midpoint: 18
Popular programs at North Carolina Central University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 122 | |
| 2 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 102 | |
| 3 | Social Sciences, General. | 100 | |
| 4 | Psychology, General. | 84 | |
| 5 | Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | 65 | |
| 6 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 60 | |
| 7 | Social Work. | 51 | |
| 8 | Biology, General. | 48 | |
| 9 | Communication and Media Studies. | 45 | |
| 10 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 42 | |
| 11 | Public Health. | 41 | |
| 12 | Political Science and Government. | 39 | |
| 13 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 29 | |
| 14 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 25 | |
| 15 | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 20 | |
| 16 | Accounting and Related Services. | 20 | |
| 17 | Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management. | 16 | |
| 18 | English Language and Literature, General. | 13 | |
| 19 | Fine and Studio Arts. | 12 | |
| 20 | Hospitality Administration/Management. | 12 |
Showing top 20 of 27 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at North Carolina Central University?
North Carolina Central University has an acceptance rate of 87% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for North Carolina Central University?
The average SAT score at North Carolina Central University is approximately 1050.
How much does North Carolina Central University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at North Carolina Central University is approximately $15,359 per year.
What is the graduation rate at North Carolina Central University?
4-year graduation rate data for North Carolina Central University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
