North Carolina Central University
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The gender and racial makeup of a college can impact students' esperiences. On this page, let's cover the demographics of North Carolina Central University.

7,965
Students
70%
Women
30%
Men

Student Body

North Carolina Central University has 7,965 total students. 5,973 are undergraduates and 1,992 and graduate students.

Undergraduates
5,973
Graduates
1,992
Total
7,965

The enrollment trend at NC Central over the past 3 years:

20.0K
16.4K
12.8K
9.2K
5.6K
2.0K
2022
2023
2024

Additional facts about the student body at NC Central:

Gender

More women than men attend North Carolina Central University. In the undergraduate class, 69% are women and 31% are men.

Women (69%)
Men (31%)

Race/Ethnicity

A college’s diversity is important to many students. Here are the racial demographics at North Carolina Central University as of 2024.

Hispanic
293
Black
4,516
White
216
Asian
54
Native
13
Pacific
2
Multiple
243

DEI Laws

Some states have passed laws related to how colleges and universities can administer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. In states with such a law, schools may be limited in the programs they offer.

Yes
State DEI laws

North Carolina Central University is in a state with an anti-DEI law.

The legal landscape around these laws changes quickly. At CollegeIQ, we do our best to update this data as soon as new laws are passed. But students who are concerned about this should conduct research on the latest laws (and possible future laws) in the state before selecting a college

DEI laws primarily impact public schools. Knowing this, you may wish to contact North Carolina Central University to learn more about how these laws can impact your experience at the school.

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