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North Carolina Central University
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Overview
Type of school:
Public institution
Year founded:
1910
Affiliation:
None
Academic calendar:
Semester
Undergraduate student body:
6,614
Environment:
Urban
Endowment:
N/A
Admissions
Address
1801 Fayetteville Street
Durham, NC 27707
Website
http://www.nccu.edu
Admissions E-mail
admissions@nccu.edu
QuickFacts
Selectivity:
Least Selective
Average high school GPA:
2.7
Send application by:
August 6
Admissions Contact Information
Admissions director:
Jocelyn L. Foy
Admissions office telephone:
(919) 530-6298
Fall 2008 Admissions Deadlines
Regular decision
Send application by:
August 6
Decision sent by:
Other
Accept offer by:
No set date
Early decision
Not offered
Early action
Not offered
Application fee:
$30
Is the fee refundable?
Yes
Can fee be waived for students with financial need?
Yes
Does school have a waiting list?
No
Can admission be deferred?
Yes
Accepted application formats:
Applications on floppy disks:
No
Applications via E-mail:
No
Tuition deposit:
N/A
Room deposit:
$100 (Nonrefundable)
Admissions Requirements
High school completion requirement:
High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
General college-preparatory program:
Required
Distribution of high school units required and/or recommended*
| |
Units Required |
Units Recommended |
| English |
4 |
N/A |
| Mathematics |
4 |
N/A |
| Science |
3 |
N/A |
| Lab |
1 |
N/A |
| Foreign language |
2 |
N/A |
| Social studies |
2 |
N/A |
| History |
1 |
N/A |
| Academic electives |
3 |
N/A |
| Total academic units |
20 |
N/A |
*One unit equals one year of study or its equivalent.
Campus visit:
Recommended
Admissions interview:
Recommended
Off-campus interview:
May not be arranged
Does the college use SAT or ACT scores in admissions
decisions for first-time, first-year applicants?
Yes
SAT/ACT requirements:
Either SAT or ACT required.
SAT/ACT scores must be received by:
June 6
Tests accepted for Fall 2008 entering class:
ACT with writing, ACT without writing
SAT Subject Test scores must be received by:
June 6
Open admission policy?
No
What is the relative importance of specific academic factors in
admission decisions?
Rigor of secondary school record:
Very important
Class rank:
Important
Academic GPA:
Important
Standardized test scores:
Important
Application essay:
Considered
Recommendation:
Considered
What is the relative importance of specific nonacademic factors
in admission decisions?
Interview:
Considered
Extracurricular activities:
Considered
Talent/ability:
Considered
Character/personal qualities:
Considered
First generation:
Considered
Alumni/ae relation:
Considered
Geographical residence:
Considered
State residency:
Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment:
Not considered
Racial/ethnic status:
Not considered
Volunteer work:
Not considered
Work experience:
Not considered
Level of applicant's interest:
Considered
2006-2007 Admissions Statistics
Selectivity:
Least Selective
Overall acceptance rate:
75%
Early-decision acceptance rate:
N/A
Early-action acceptance rate:
N/A
Acceptance rate (excluding early-action and early-decision
students):
75%
Total applicants:
3,057
Total acceptances:
2,296
Total freshman enrollment:
1,021
Proportion of freshman enrolled from early action and early
decision:
N/A
| Proportion of freshman enrolled
from early action and early decision is not available for
graphing.
|
Male applicants:
1,044
Male acceptances:
742
Male freshman enrollment:
354
Female applicants:
2,013
Female acceptances:
1,554
Female freshman enrollment:
667
Out-of-state freshmen:
22%
Qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:
N/A
Applicants accepting a place on waiting list:
N/A
Students enrolled from waiting list:
N/A
2006-2007 Freshman Class Profile
Top 10 percent of high school class:
3%
Top 25 percent of high school class:
15%
Top 50 percent of high school class:
49%
First-year students submitting high school class standing:
85%
Average high school GPA:
2.7
First-year students submitting GPA:
92%
First-year students submitting SAT scores:
87%
SAT scores (25/75 percentile):
Critical Reading:
380 – 470
Math:
380 – 480
Combined:
760 – 950
Percent of first-time, first-year students enrolled in Fall 2006 with
scores in each range:
| |
SAT Critical Reading |
SAT Math |
| 700-800 |
0.8% |
0.2% |
| 600-699 |
2.4% |
3.6% |
| 500-599 |
12.3% |
14.9% |
| 400-499 |
47.2% |
50.8% |
| 300-399 |
35.1% |
28.8% |
| 200-299 |
2.3% |
1.7% |
First-year students submitting ACT scores:
21%
ACT scores (25/75 percentile):
English:
12 – 18
Math:
15 – 18
Composite:
14 – 18
Percent of first-time, first-year students enrolled in Fall 2006 with
scores in each range:
| |
ACT Composite |
ACT English |
ACT Math |
| 30-36 |
N/A |
0.5% |
N/A |
| 24-29 |
4.3% |
2.9% |
5.7% |
| 18-23 |
26.7% |
23.9% |
23.9% |
| 12-17 |
67.1% |
53.6% |
69.4% |
| 6-11 |
1.9% |
18.7% |
1.0% |
| Below 6 |
N/A |
0.5% |
N/A |
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