Welcome to the School of Graduate Studies
The School of Graduate Studies prepares professionals to advance in their career while working alongside faculty and professionals to develop strategic critical-thinking skills.
School of Graduate Studies
Committed to "Truth and Service," amplified by Eagle Excellence, and braced by the Eagle Promise.
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Among HBCU’s in the nation (U.S. & World News Report, 2019)
#12
Best Online Colleges in North Carolina (College Choice, 2018)
#13
Best Value among Black Colleges and Universities (Best Value Schools, 2019)
Graduate Degree Programs
Graduate study at North Carolina Central University provides qualified individuals seeking advanced degrees with a broader, deeper, and more thorough acquaintance with scholarship and research in their chosen field.
Graduate Admissions
Applications for admission to Graduate School at NCCU can be submitted online using the ApplyYourself online application system, making application a pain-free process!
1,372
Master's Students
372
Doctoral Professional Practice Students
16
Doctoral Research/Scholarship Students
NC Residency for Tuition Purposes
If you intend to claim NC Residency for tuition purposes (meaning you expect to pay the in-state tuition rate), please be advised that residency is no longer determined by universities in the UNC System.
Graduate Student Association
The Graduate Student Association is your voice on campus! Connect with us to learn about the many resources available to you and our upcoming events.
Funding Your Graduate Education
Funding your graduate education is as important as selecting the right graduate program. NCCU offers enrolled students financial support through graduate assistantships and tuition awards and remissions.
Assistantships involve providing instructional support, administrative support, or supervised teaching or research to the University.
NC Central offers financial assistance in the form of Graduate Tuition Awards and Graduate Tuition Remissions.
Additional sources of funding include scholarships, loans, and grants, providing a variety of ways to fund your future!