North Carolina Central University: cost & net price by income
Durham, North Carolina
The average net price at North Carolina Central University is about $15,028 per year — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $12,249 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $22,517. Published in-state tuition is $6,542. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$12,249/yr
- $30k–$48k$13,718/yr
- $48k–$75k$17,208/yr
- $75k–$110k$21,829/yr
- $110k+$22,517/yr
North Carolina Central University cost at a glance
- Average net price
- $15,028
- In-state tuition
- $6,542
- Out-of-state tuition
- $19,578
- Students receiving aid
- 57%
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does North Carolina Central University actually cost after aid?
- The average net price at North Carolina Central University is about $15,028 per year — the real cost after grants and scholarships, which is usually far below the published sticker price.
- How much does North Carolina Central University cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at North Carolina Central University is about $12,249 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at North Carolina Central University?
- At North Carolina Central University, published in-state tuition is $6,542 and out-of-state tuition is $19,578 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is North Carolina Central University worth the cost?
- FindU gives North Carolina Central University a value grade of B+ — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)