North Carolina Central University
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About North Carolina Central University
According to Wikipedia, North Carolina Central University is a public historically black university in Durham, North Carolina. Founded by James E. Shepard in affiliation with the Chautauqua movement in 1909, it was supported by private funds from both Northern and Southern philanthropists. It was made part of the state system in 1923, when it first received state funding and was renamed as Durham State Normal School. It added graduate classes in arts and sciences and professional schools in law and library science in the late 1930s and 1940s.
North Carolina Central University's Online Degrees
North Carolina Central University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8,423 | 84% | 44% | 970 | 19 |
How Much Does North Carolina Central University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition (in-state) | Fees (in-state) |
|---|---|
| $3,728 | $2,871 |
How Much Do North Carolina Central University Graduates Make?
If you graduate from North Carolina Central University, then you can expect to earn an average of $35,300 per year. You also have a 91% chance of being employed after 10 years.
North Carolina Central University's Demographics
Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 8,824 | 6,527 | 2,297 |
Where is North Carolina Central University?
North Carolina Central University is located at 1801 Fayetteville Street, Durham NC 27707
How Safe is North Carolina Central University?
North Carolina Central University has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.
What Is North Carolina Central University Known For?
North Carolina Central University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
- Education
- Mathematics
- Criminal Justice
- Law
- Political Science
- Chemistry
- Literature
- Biology
- History
- Communications
- Sociology
- Social Work
- Medical
- Computer Science
- Physics
- Psychology
- Earth Sciences
- Nursing
North Carolina Central University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Who Are North Carolina Central University's Most Influential Alumni?
North Carolina Central University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Criminal Justice, Mathematics, and Law. Here are some of North Carolina Central University's most famous alumni:
- André Leon Talley
- An American journalist .
- Eddie Long
- An African-American Baptist megachurch pastor .
- Barry Black
- A United States Navy admiral and Seventh-day Adventist minister.
- Norman B. Anderson
- An American psychologist.
- Tressie McMillan Cottom
- An American writer, sociologist, and professor.
- William Barber II
- A Civil rights leader from North Carolina.
- Julius L. Chambers
- An American lawyer.
- Willie E. Gary
- An American lawyer.
- William Thomas Fletcher
- An American mathematician.
- 9th Wonder
- An American record producer from North Carolina.
- Nikki Turner
- An American author.
- Maynard Jackson
- An American politician and attorney.
