North Carolina Central UniversityAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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1801 Fayetteville Street Durham, NC 27707
(877) 667-7533
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4
Mathematics 4
Science 3
Foreign Language 2
Social Studies 2
History 1
Academic Electives 3
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Required August 1
SAT Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Only Not reported Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Recommended August 1
SAT Subject Tests Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Writing component required SAT: Used for admission , ACT: Used for admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
1801 Fayetteville Street
Durham
NC
27707
Phone
(877) 667-7533
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
$50
Application Fee Waiver
Not available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling, notification begins October 15
Accept Offer of Admission
No set date
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications not accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
No
Early Action Deadline
November 15, December 15
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Other
University of North Carolina System minimum course requirements required for freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Ethnicity X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
77% of 8,195 applicants were admitted
Women
79% of 5,640 applicants were admitted
Men
72% of 2,555 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
1,741 (28%) of 6,276 admitted students enrolled
Women
1,194 (27%) of 4,429 admitted students enrolled
Men
547 (30%) of 1,847 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
Not Reported
3.75 - 3.99
18%
3.50 - 3.74
13%
3.25 - 3.49
18%
3.00 - 3.24
20%
2.50 - 2.99
27%
2.00 - 2.49
4%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 485 average , 440-510 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
1%
Score of 600 - 700
4%
Score of 500 - 600
31%
Score of 400 - 500
57%
Score of 300 - 400
7%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 490 average , 450-520 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
1%
Score of 600 - 700
5%
Score of 500 - 600
35%
Score of 400 - 500
57%
Score of 300 - 400
2%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
19 average , 16-21 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
1%
Score of 24 - 29
6%
Score of 18 - 23
39%
Score of 12 - 17
55%
Score of 6 - 11
1%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
10%
Score of 18 - 23
27%
Score of 12 - 17
63%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
1%
Score of 24 - 29
4%
Score of 18 - 23
28%
Score of 12 - 17
59%
Score of 6 - 11
8%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 8%
Top quarter: 24%
Top half: 66%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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