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North Carolina Central University (NCCU) is a public historically Black university (HBCU) located in Durham, North Carolina, within the Research Triangle, and part of the University of North Carolina system. Founded in 1910 by Dr. James E. Shepard as the National Religious Training School, NCCU enrolls approximately 8,065 students across undergraduate and graduate programs in the arts and sciences, business, education, law, library science, and nursing. As the nation's first public liberal arts HBCU, NCCU maintains a proud tradition of academic excellence and civic engagement, and its location in Durham's Research Triangle provides students with unparalleled access to career opportunities in technology, healthcare, and government. The Eagles compete in NCAA Division I athletics as members of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC).
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$19735
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $19,735
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
