Applying to North Carolina Central

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
90.49%	1,060

North Carolina Central University's acceptance rate is 90.49% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 14,192 students applied and 12,842 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into North Carolina Central.

North Carolina Central's acceptance rate places 30th out of 57 North Carolina colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,060 and the ACT score is 17 at North Carolina Central. North Carolina Central's SAT score ranks 23rd out of 35 North Carolina colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to North Carolina Central, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of North Carolina Central University is 90.49% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 11.41%. 4,238 men and 9,954 women applied to North Carolina Central and 3,692 men and 9,150 women students were accepted.

Among them, 428 men and 1,037 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at North Carolina Central.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at North Carolina Central
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	14,192	4,238	9,954	0	0
Admitted	12,842	3,692	9,150	0	0
Enrolled	1,465	428	1,037	0	0
Acceptance Rate	90.49%	87.12%	91.92%	-	-
Yield	11.41%	11.59%	11.33%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

North Carolina Central University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 10 students (1% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 5 students (1%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at North Carolina Central.

The median SAT score is 1,060 with 560 SAT EBRW and 500 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 570 and the 25^th percentile is 500. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 530 and 25^th percentile is 480 .

The median ACT composite score is 17 with 75^th percentile score of 18 and 25^th percentile score of 17 at North Carolina Central. The median ACT math score is 16 and the ACT English score is 16.

The SAT and ACT scores at North Carolina Central University are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,094, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with larger programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at North Carolina Central
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	980	1060	1100
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	500	560	570
SAT Math	480	500	530
ACT Composite	17	17	18
ACT Math	15	16	18
ACT English	14	16	20

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

North Carolina Central University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 1,465 first-year students enrolled in North Carolina Central. The proportion of full-time students is 99.32% and part-time students is 0.68%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 29.22% and women students is 70.78%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at North Carolina Central.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at North Carolina Central
	Total	Men	Women
Total	1,465	428	1,037
Full-time	1,455	422	1,033
Part-time	10	6	4

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at North Carolina Central. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply North Carolina Central University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

North Carolina Central Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of North Carolina Central University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to North Carolina Central.

Admission Information for Applying to North Carolina Central
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$50
Graduate Application Fees	$50
Admission Information	https://www.nccu.edu/admissions
Online Application	https://www.nccu.edu/apply-now
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within and/or outside a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	Bachelor, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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