North Carolina Central University
North Carolina Central University (NCCU) prepares students to succeed in the global marketplace. Consistently ranked as a top Historically Black College or University and Best Regional University in the South by U.S. News & World Report, NCCU offers flagship programs in the sciences, education, law, business, nursing and the arts.
Additionally, NCCU is identified as a Community Engaged Institution by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Our campus community lives by the motto, “Truth and Service,” because public service is one of our core principles.
Additionally, NCCU is identified as a Community Engaged Institution by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Our campus community lives by the motto, “Truth and Service,” because public service is one of our core principles.
Accepts first-year applicationsSouthPublicSuburbanMedium (2,001 to 14,999)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Science
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Finance/Accounting
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Distance/online learning
Application information
First-year
First-Year Student Admission Requirements include the following:
- Satisfactory 2.5 cumulative grade point average.
- Satisfactory SAT or ACT test scores
- All students must satisfy the University of North Carolina (UNC) minimum admissions requirements to be eligible for admission.
- A complete record from an accredited secondary or preparatory school, with graduation based on UNC minimum undergraduate course requirements. Visit our website for more details!
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Additional information
North Carolina Central University offers unique opportunities for all students. Check out additional resources below:
Check out our full-ride scholarship. See if you qualify today!
Explore our financial aid opportunities!
Review our virtual resource page!
Explore our academics!
Check out our full-ride scholarship. See if you qualify today!
Explore our financial aid opportunities!
Review our virtual resource page!
Explore our academics!
Preview our comprehensive and innovative co-curricular enrichment opportunities!
Visit us
We welcome students to visit our campus! Campus tours are led by eagle ambassadors, current students, who can provide valuable knowledge about campus life, campus living, academics, service opportunities, and more!
Learn more about our on-campus tour experiences at https://eaglepromise.nccu.edu/tourpicker.asp.
For all campus tour-related inquiries, please contact campustours@nccu.edu.