North Carolina Central University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #1667 United States of America #389

Campus of North Carolina Central University

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Institution Info

Founded: 1909
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 8,078 students
Faculty: 1 404
Website: https://www.nccu.edu

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North Carolina Central University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1909. It is a globally recognized institution. The university has approximately 8,078 students.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #1667 · Ranked	69,61

Research Output via OpenAlex

151

h-index

195,351

Citations

4,765

Publications

3,326

i10-index

2,10

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Carolina Central University's global ranking?

North Carolina Central University is ranked #1,667 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #389 position.

When was North Carolina Central University founded?

North Carolina Central University was founded in 1909, making it 117 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend North Carolina Central University?

North Carolina Central University has a student body of approximately 8,078 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 5:1.

What is North Carolina Central University's research output?

North Carolina Central University has produced 4,765 research publications with 195,351 total citations and an h-index of 151, according to OpenAlex data.