North Carolina Central University

1801 Fayetteville Street
Durham, NC 27707

Visit Website: http://www.nccu.edu

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College Overview

Type:
Public institution
Year Founded:
1910
Religious Affiliation:
None
Academic Calendar:
Semester
Undergrad Student Body:
6,353
Local Setting:
Urban
Endowment:
$14,359,165
Application Deadline:
August 6
Application Fee:
$30
Selectivity:
Least selective
Tuition Costs:
$3,396 in-state, 13,140 out-of-state
Room & Board Costs:
$4,756

Extracurricular Activites

Student Activities:
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook
Student Organizations:
83
Honor Societies:
Alpha Kappa Delta Honorary Society, Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, Beta Kappa Chi National Honor Society, Delta Mu Delta Honor Society in Business, Golden Key Honor Society, Kappa Omicron Family & Consumer Science Honor Society, Phi Alpha Theta Honor Fraternity, Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honor Society, Pi Alpha Pub. Admin Honor Society, Pi Delta Phi French Honor Society, Pi Gamma Mu Social Science Honor Society, Pi Mu Epsilon Math Honor Fraternity, Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society, Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology, Rho Phi Lambda Physical Education Honor Society, Sigma Delta Psi, Sigma Tau Delta National English Honor Society, Sigma theta Tau Nursing Honor Society;
Religious Organizations:
(Appears as submitted by school) A Chosen Generation, BAHAI, Crossroads, Every Nation Campus Ministry, Victorious, Students for Christ, Women With Purpose, Worship and Praise Inspirational Mass Choir;
International Organizations:
(Appears as submitted by school) 100 Black Women, Being One Step Ahead, Colors, ESTEEM, Relieving Ourselves of the Obstacles Terrorizing Black Society, NAACP,
Other Organizations:
(Appears as submitted by school) Phi Eta Sigma, CA Jones History Club, Central Environmental Awareness Student Effort, Eagle Ambassadors, Eagle Orientation Leaders, Fashion Inc, Foods and Nutrition Association, John Hope Franklin Chapter of Assoc for the Study of African American Life and History, National Association of Black Accountants, National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice, North Carolina Teaching Fellows, Phi Beta Lambda Inc, Iota Tau Chapter, Sociology Club, Student North Carolina Association of Educators, Voces Unidos Spanish Club; Black Unification Resocializing and Networking, National Association of the Advancement of Colored People, North Carolina Central University Civic Engagement Task Force, North Carolina Central University Think Tank; Political Science Club, Project Quiet Storm, Voices for Planned Parenthood of NCCU, Beta Nu Rho Social Service Fellowship, Debutante & Boys to Men Mentoring Society, Eagle Hope, Harambee Club, House of DREAM, International Movement for a neighborhood program within the Heritage of Haytis Historical Department of Peace, La Qua Ladies of Quality, Ladylyk Dance Group, Metro Club, National Pan-Hellenic Council, National Society of Minorities in Hospitality, Nixon-Thorpe Psychology Club, PARADYCE Social Organization, Sankofa Society, Society of Future Health Educators, Student Activities Board, Vyce Verza Fashion Entertainment, Xi Chi Rho Social Services Fellowship, House Arrest 2 Dance Team, Lacrosse Team, North Carolina Central University Wrestling Club, Physical Education & Recreation Majors Association, Bon Vivant Fashion Society; Evalesco, International Student Organization, PACCK Social Organization, Project Safe, Tri State Club at NCCU, Virginia's Finest, Audionet Campus Access Radio, Television Producers and Broadcasters Club;
Student Papers:
(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Echo (bi-weekly)
Number of Fraternities:
5
Fraternity Chapter Houses
0
Percent Fraternity Members:
N/A
Number of Sororities:
4
Sorority Chapter Houses
0
Percent Sorority Members:
N/A

College Services

Basic:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
Remedial:
reading, math, writing, study skills
Counseling:
minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious
Career:
co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, interview training
Local Hiring Firms:
Credit Suisse,Lab Corp,Enterprise Quintiles,Wal-mart,Monsanto,Norfolk Southern,Dow Chemical,Disney,Deloitte Touche LLP,Kroger,Department of Defense,Ernst and Young,Census Bureau,Suntrust,NASA,Marriott International,EPA,Sherwin Williams,NIEHS,Blue Cross-Bl
Library:
Yes
# of Library Books:
1,199
Library Facilities:
Law Library, School of Library and Information Sciences Library
Museums
North Carolina Central Art Museum
Computers Available:
800
Computers At:
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center
Wired Classrooms
N/A
Wired Labs:
800
On-Campus Wireless Network:
Yes
Wireless Areas:
in all the libraries, in all classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in some of the college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing, in all school buildings and on all school property
Wireless Capacity:
1,000
Online Registration:
Yes
Campus Safety:
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)

Campus Life

Offers Housing:
Yes
Campus Housing:
Yes
Off Campus Assistance:
Yes
Housing Types Available:
coed dorms (65%), women's dorms (24%), men's dorms (11%), other housing options
Sprinkler System:
N/A
Fire Alarms:
100%
Campus Size:
130 acres
Nearest Airports (miles):
Raleigh-Durham Airport (14), Raleigh-Durham (14)
Nearest Train Stations(miles)
Durham (2)
Nearest Bus Stations (miles):
Durham (2)
Cars Permittedt:
Yes
Army ROTC
Offered at cooperating institution (Duke University)
Navy ROTC:
Not offered
Airforce ROTC:
Offered at cooperating institution (Duke University)
Alcohol Permitted:
No
Additional Policies:
class attendance mandatory, honor code, hazing prohibited
Popular Events:
Eagle Orientation Program, Week of Welcome, Family Weekend, Fall Convocation, Homecoming, Holiday Concert, Commencement, Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, Alternative Spring Break, Honors Convocation, Spring Fling, Reading Day, Alumni Day