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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
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The Grio
How Students Can Benefit from Counseling Centers at HBCUs
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Blavity
NCCU Tennis Receives $38K Through Grants, Including One in Celebration of Coco Gauff's 2023 US Open Win
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Blavity
National Intern Day: How These College Interns Are Discovering New Found Strengths
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LawNext.com
Remember That ABA Survey of Law Schools with AI Classes? This May Be a More Accurate List
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WIA Report
Stephanie Asabi Howard Recognized for Lifetime Achievement in Performing Arts
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HBCU Sports
North Carolina Central Predicted to Lead MEAC Football Race, Howard Dominates Preseason Selections
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.