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2026-27 cycleDurham, NC
North Carolina Central University
North Carolina Central University is a public historically Black university in Durham, North Carolina. Established in 1910 as the nation's first public liberal arts institution for African Americans, NCCU offers comprehensive undergraduate programs with notable strengths in health sciences, law, business, and criminal justice.
Acceptance rate
87%
Undergrad enrollment
6,850
Test policy
Test optional
Application fee
$50
Application deadlines
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early ActionFirst Priority Deadline | October 15, 2026 |
| Early ActionSecond Priority Deadline | November 15, 2026 |
| Regular DecisionThird Priority Deadline | January 15, 2027 |
| Financial AidFAFSA Priority Deadline | March 1, 2027 |
| Financial AidUNC System State Aid Priority Deadline | June 1, 2027 |
| TransferFall Transfer / Online Degree Deadline | August 7, 2027 |
Supplemental essay prompts
No supplemental essays required
North Carolina Central University does not require school-specific supplemental essays for the 2026-27 cycle. Your personal statement carries the application.
Data gathered August 2026.