North Carolina Central University SAT and ACT scores
Durham, NC · public college · 5,973 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as North Carolina Central University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What ACT score do you need for North Carolina Central University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 19 to 22. A 22 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does North Carolina Central University require the SAT or ACT?
North Carolina Central University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does North Carolina Central University accept the CLT?
North Carolina Central University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in North Carolina with similar scores
- University of Mount OliveACT 18–24
- Brevard CollegeSAT 870–1220
- Belmont Abbey CollegeSAT 960–1200
- University of North Carolina at PembrokeSAT 970–1200
- Gardner-Webb UniversitySAT 975–1198
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Baker CollegeSAT 960–1160
- Bemidji State UniversityACT 18–24
- Calvary UniversitySAT 980–1140
- Emporia State UniversityACT 18–24
- Georgetown CollegeSAT 960–1160
- Georgia State UniversitySAT 940–1180
More about North Carolina Central University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: North Carolina Central University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026