North Carolina Central University
Rising Through the Ranks
The Eagles have soared to the No. 11 spot among the top historically Black colleges and universities in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings. Additionally, in the category of southern regional universities, NCCU rose to No. 24 among the best-value schools from last year’s No. 44 spot.
The Eagle Promise
The Eagle Promise is like no other: We confidently commit to your academic success and promise that you will be prepared in a one-of-a-kind environment that empowers you to champion your future.
NCCU in the News
C-SPAN
Chancellor Dixon Recognized by U.S. House of Representatives
Forbes
Why Applications to Historically Black Colleges Are Surging
Forbes
Olympic Athletes Will Need to Watch What They Post on Social Media
BVM Sports
NCCU Men’s Basketball Receives NABC Academic Honors
Underdog Dynasty
UDD’s Top-20 FCS Coaches for 2024
Business and Financial Times
Inspiring Startups with Juliet ETEFE: Providing Co-Working Spaces for Culinary Innovations and Creativity
For more than a century, NC Central has prepared students to transform communities.
We made the commitment as the nation's first public liberal arts institution for African American students. We sustain it as a future-focused modern university.
Top-Ranked Programs and World-Class Faculty
As one of the nation’s preeminent community-engaged universities, we have produced leaders who are in touch with the world around them for more than 110 years. Students can discover NCCU’s competitive educational opportunities and graduate positioned for success in a number of industries.