Under 3% of the students at North Carolina Central University are registered with the college's disability services office.
| In-state | Out of state | |
| Cost of Attendance | $25,160 | $37,867 |
| Tuition | $6,644 | $19,351 |
| Room & Board (on-campus) | $10,744 | $10,744 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Transportation & Other | $6,272 | $6,272 |
| Percentage of students receiving some need-based aid | 97% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some Federal aid | 77% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some institutional aid | 82% | |
| Percentage of students with education loans | 85% |
North Carolina Central University's Admissions Page
In 2020, the average GPA of students admitted to North Carolina Central University was 3.10.
In 2020, 52% of applicants submitted SAT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Math | EBRW |
| 25th Percentile | 420 | 430 |
| 75th Percentile | 500 | 510 |
In 2020, 45% of applicants submitted ACT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Composite | Writing |
| 25th Percentile | 15 | - |
| 75th Percentile | 19 | - |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies |
| Business Administration and Management, General |
| Psychology, General |
| Social Sciences, General |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General |