North Carolina Central University
Admissions
Interested in attending North Carolina Central University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into North Carolina Central University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into North Carolina Central University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, NC Central accepted 90% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 14,192 people applied and 12,842 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at North Carolina Central University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 11% ended up enrolling at North Carolina Central University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into North Carolina Central University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things NC Central considers:
Very Important
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Academic GPA
- Application Essay
- Class Rank
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
Not Considered
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into North Carolina Central University?
Grades
Students who recently attended North Carolina Central University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.24. 23% of freshmen who attended NC Central were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 50% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
NC Central is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to North Carolina Central University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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