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North Carolina Central University Acceptance Rate
North Carolina Central University has an overall acceptance rate of 90.5% for the application year 2024, with 14,192 applicants and 12,842 admitted. The Regular Decision (RD) acceptance rate matches the overall rate at 90.5%. Historical data shows a steady increase in acceptance rates, from 67.9% in 2019 to 84.3% in 2022, and then to the current rate of 90.5%. Average SAT scores for admitted students show a 25th percentile of 480 in math and 500 in evidence-based reading and writing, while the ACT scores range from a 25th percentile of 17 to 18. Transfer acceptance rates in the last reported year (2022) were at 41.1%, with an average GPA of 3.47 for all students.
Overall Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 14,192
Accepted Applicants: 12,842
Regular Decision vs Early Action Acceptance Rates
Historical Acceptance Rates
North Carolina Central University's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2023 reached 90.5%, with 14,192 applicants and 12,842 accepted. This marks a significant increase from 2022's acceptance rate of 84.3% and 2021's rate of 76.0%. Historical trends reveal fluctuations in acceptance rates, with a notable low of 46.6% in 2018, but generally improving in recent years. The last five years have shown substantial growth, from 67.9% in 2019 to the current high, indicating a shift towards a more inclusive admission process.
Wait List Acceptance Rate
North Carolina Central University's wait list acceptance rates are currently not available for any recent years, including the application years of 2022, 2023, and 2024. The data shows that no applicants were offered a place on the wait list, nor were there any admissions reported for these years. This absence of acceptance statistics highlights a trend of limited movement within the wait list process, suggesting applicants may face significant challenges when placed on the wait list.
Transfer Acceptance Rate
North Carolina Central University's transfer acceptance rate for the application year 2022 was 41.1%, with 670 out of 1,630 applicants being accepted. Historical data for the application year 2023 is currently unavailable. The average GPA of admitted transfer students stands at 3.47, indicating a competitive academic profile among applicants. Trends in past years are unclear due to missing data, but the 2022 rate suggests NCCU maintains a moderately open transfer policy.
Scores
GPA
3.47
SAT
-
Math: 480-530
Reading: 500-570
ACT
17-18
Math: 15-18
English: 14-20
Reading: -
Science: -
Acceptances by Race
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| Black/African American | 89.76% |
| White | 0.61% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 4.51% |
| Asian American | 0.61% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0.27% |
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