North Carolina Central University

North Carolina Central University is a public four-year institution located in Durham, North Carolina, in a large city setting. The university enrolls 8,456 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 48.00 out of 100. The completion rate is 46% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 75% (IPEDS 2023).

North Carolina Central University offers an associate-level program in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, providing students with a pathway into one of the most in-demand health care professions.

Located in Durham in the Research Triangle region of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University serves a diverse student population and benefits from proximity to a robust concentration of health care, technology, and research employers. The university is one of the nation's historically Black universities and plays a significant role in higher education access in the region.