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How strong are the academics at North Carolina Central University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

14:1
Student to faculty ratio
22
Average class size
20%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

NC Central has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
208
10-19
177
20-29
274
30-39
126
40-49
42
50-99
17
100+
2

Honors Programs

North Carolina Central University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on NC Central's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at North Carolina Central University:

75%
First-year retention rate
20%
4-year grad rate
46%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are North Carolina Central University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Social Sciences, General
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Business Administration and Management, General
Psychology, General
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
45.2
60.56
75.92
91.28
106.64
122

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 35
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 24
  • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 4
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 105
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 13
  • Accounting 11
Communication
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 52
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Information Technology 16
  • Computer and Information Sciences, Other 2
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 9
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 7
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 7
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 58
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Public Health Education and Promotion 40
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 38
  • Clinical Research Coordinator 0
  • Dietetics/Dietitian 0
History
  • History, General 10
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 114
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 22
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 3
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 12
Parks
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 36
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 16
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 4
  • Chemistry, General 3
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 96
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 47
Social Sciences
  • Social Sciences, General 122
  • Political Science and Government, General 32
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 14
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General 12
  • Music, General 7
  • Fashion/Apparel Design 0

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