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North Carolina Central University acceptance rate
The acceptance rate at North Carolina Central University is 90.5% for fall 2023. Out of 14,192 applicants, 12,842 were admitted and 1,465 enrolled.
The application numbers
| Figure | Fall 2023 |
|---|---|
| Applicants, fall 2023 | 14,192 |
| Admitted, fall 2023 | 12,842 |
| Acceptance rate, fall 2023 | 90.5% |
| Admitted students who enrolled, fall 2023 | 1,465 |
How this rate compares
Against the North Carolina pilot school average of 55.5%, the rate at North Carolina Central University is 35.0 points higher, which means a larger share of applicants were admitted.
Against the national pilot school average of 53.0%, the rate at North Carolina Central University is 37.5 points higher, which means a larger share of applicants were admitted.
Averages here are simple averages across the pilot schools that publish a rate, 10 schools in North Carolina and 235 schools nationwide on this site.
What the acceptance rate does and does not mean
The acceptance rate is the share of applicants who were offered a place. It is worked out by dividing the number of students admitted by the number who applied, for fall 2023.
A low rate means many more people applied than the school could admit. It does not by itself prove that a school is better, that teaching is stronger, or that graduates earn more. Some schools draw very large applicant pools because applying is free or simple, and some excellent schools admit a large share of a smaller, well matched pool.
A high rate does not mean admission is automatic. Schools still set entry requirements, and popular programs inside a school can be far harder to enter than the overall rate suggests. The rate also says nothing about cost. Read it beside the total cost, the average net price, and the outcomes on the cost page for North Carolina Central University.
Similar schools to compare
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina. Total cost $26,604 for one year.
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Total cost $26,109 for one year.
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina. Total cost $24,672 for one year.
- East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina. Total cost $24,331 for one year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at North Carolina Central University?
The acceptance rate at North Carolina Central University is 90.5% for fall 2023. It is the number admitted, 12,842, divided by the number who applied, 14,192.
How many students apply to North Carolina Central University each year?
In fall 2023, 14,192 students applied to North Carolina Central University, 12,842 were admitted, and 1,465 admitted students enrolled.
How selective is North Carolina Central University compared with other schools in North Carolina?
The average acceptance rate across the pilot schools in North Carolina that publish a rate is 55.5%, and the national average across the pilot schools on this site is 53.0%. The rate at North Carolina Central University is 90.5%.
Does a low acceptance rate mean a school is better?
No. A low rate means far more people applied than the school could admit. It says nothing on its own about teaching quality, cost, or graduate earnings, which is why this site prints the rate beside cost and outcomes figures.
How much does North Carolina Central University cost?
The total cost for one year at North Carolina Central University is $26,788 for in state students. The cost page on this site breaks that total into tuition, fees, books and supplies, room and board, and other expenses.
What is the graduation rate at North Carolina Central University?
The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is 46%, measuring the share of a starting cohort that finished within one and a half times the normal program length.
Sources: the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, United States Department of Education. Admissions figures are for fall 2023. See the methodology page for full detail.