NCCU Fact Sheet

Where Purpose Takes Flight

NCCU stands as a vibrant historically Black college and university (HBCU) where purpose propels every journey. Here, students are empowered to soar to new heights, guided by top-tier faculty and staff who champion their dreams and witness their success firsthand. NCCU produces graduates who embrace the bold, carve out unique paths and create legacies built on courage and innovation.

Top Rankings

• 2^nd HBCU Online Program Bachelor's Programs for Veterans (U.S. News & World Report)

• 5^th HBCU Online Program (Forbes Advisor)

• 14^th Best College for Veterans – Regional Universities South (U.S. News & World Report)

• 15^th Top Public School – Regional Universities South (U.S. News & World Report)

• 15^th HBCU in the Nation (U.S. News & World Report)

• 18^th Top Performer on Social Mobility – Regional Universities South (U.S. News & World Report)

July 5, 1910, by pharmacist and educator Dr. James E. Shepard

Founded

6,595

Undergraduate Students

1,984

Graduate and Professional Students

1,638

Faculty and Staff Members

21

Average Class Size

16:1

Faculty/Student Ratio

40,000+

Living Alumni

Community Engaged Institution by the Carnegie Foundation and

Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSC)

 

Recognitions

Mascot

Eddie the Eagle

Motto

Truth and Service

Location

Durham, NC

Tuition and Fees Per Year

$9,065

Undergraduate In-State

$22,101

Undergraduate Out-of-State 

$10,003

Graduate In-State (excluding J.D., M.B.A., M.I.S., M.P.A. and Ph.D.) 

$23,311

Graduate Out-of-State (excluding J.D., M.B.A., M.I.S., M.P.A. and Ph.D.)

Top Programs

Undergraduate

Business Administration, Pre-Nursing, Psychology, Information Technology, Mass Communication

Graduate and Professional Programs

Law, Business Administration, Library Science, Social Work, Psychology

Eagle Pride Points

1. 1 of 6 HBCUs with a law school
2. Only law school with a Tech Law and Policy Center
3. 1st HBCU School of Business with M.B.A. programs in commercial real estate and wealth management
4. 1st N.C. college to offer bachelor’s degree in jazz studies
5. 1st HBCU with an AI institute
6. Only HBCU with a library science program accredited by the American Library Association

$42 million

Sponsored Research Grants (FY24)

$506 million

Regional Economic Impact (2021 Study)

$1.7 billion

Added Income Through Student Lifetime Earnings (2021 Study)