First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Fall | January 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: nccu.edu · checked October 2, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 130 |
| Business Administration and Management | 113 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 105 |
| Psychology | 95 |
| Social Work | 44 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 43 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 39 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | 33 |
Show the other 27 majors
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 29 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 27 |
| Biomedical Sciences | 27 |
| Political Science and Government | 25 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 25 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 25 |
| Information Technology | 20 |
| Environmental Science | 14 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 14 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 12 |
| English Language and Literature | 11 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 11 |
| Art/Art Studies | 11 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 9 |
| Accounting | 9 |
| History | 9 |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | 8 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 6 |
| Music | 6 |
| Chemistry | 5 |
| Physics | 4 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 3 |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 3 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Mathematics | 2 |
| Clinical Research Coordinator | 2 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
620,522 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Raleigh-Durham International (RDU)
Nearest hub airport
Raleigh-Durham International (RDU)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 15.5 of 20
Elevation
344 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
28°F
July high
87°F
Annual snowfall
5.2 in
Days at 90°F or higher
40 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,550 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Duke University3 mi
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill10 mi
- Meredith College17 mi
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh18 mi
- William Peace University19 mi
- Shaw University20 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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