Durham, NC · Clery Act 2023 · Public

North Carolina Central University

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 7,965-student campus.

8.79
Incidents / 1k students
#2,845
Rank of 3,050
#103
NC rank
7,965
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

North Carolina Central University reports 8.79 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,845 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 95% of ranked campuses its size.

8.79
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,845
of 3,050 ranked nationally
95%
report fewer incidents than this campus
35
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

-11 reported incidents

North Carolina Central University decreased from 46 to 35 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

North Carolina Central University is a Public institution located in Durham, NC, enrolling approximately 7,965 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 115 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NC, it ranks #103 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 7,965 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at North Carolina Central University is "Burglary" with 45 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NC averaging 0.85 incidents per 1,000 students, North Carolina Central University reports 934% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

8.79 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2845

See peer comparison

State Rank (NC)

#103

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

35

across 11 crime categories

Where North Carolina Central University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

9 safer than 5% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Below this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Below this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Below this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Below this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Below this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Below this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). This entry sits in this band. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

North Carolina Central University percentile rank 6.7%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2845 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

North Carolina Central University reports 934% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$6,699
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,735
Avg Net Price
$15,359
Median Debt
$28,250
Pell Grant Recipients
59%
How does this cost rank in NC? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
87%
SAT Average
1050
ACT Average
18
ACT Range
19–22

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
44%
Retention Rate
73%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$35,967
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,968
Loan Repayment (3yr)
32%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

North Carolina Central University: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 3% (34 → 35 incidents)

3035404550 202120222023 34 35 ▲ +2.9%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 475
Arson 001
Burglary 121518
Fondling 5102
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 922
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 002
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 5114
Robbery 010
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 24 135
Liquor 2023 3 23
Weapons 2023 10 1
Drugs 2022 18 208
Liquor 2022 1 30
Weapons 2022 8 3
Drugs 2021 23 118
Liquor 2021 1 49
Weapons 2021 4 0

North Carolina Central University vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

NC

North Carolina Central University

8.79 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,845
Enrollment
7,965
Data year
2023

FL

Polk State College

0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#124
Enrollment
7,963
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL · 7,963 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL · 7,955 enrolled
Safety Score 1.51
Monroe College
Bronx, NY · 7,924 enrolled
Safety Score 0.13
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL · 8,011 enrolled
Safety Score 0.25
Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA · 8,033 enrolled
Safety Score 2.37

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest North Carolina Central University nationally (rank #2845), regardless of size or state.

Delaware State University
Dover, DE
National Rank #2844
Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ
National Rank #2846
Bethel University
Mckenzie, TN
National Rank #2843
Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD
National Rank #2847
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA
National Rank #2842

Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Carolina Central University safe?
North Carolina Central University has a safety score of 8.79 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,845 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at North Carolina Central University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does North Carolina Central University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NC.
Does North Carolina Central University have fire safety data?
Yes. North Carolina Central University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding North Carolina Central University's Safety Profile

North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC enrolls 7,965 students and has a safety score of 8.79 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2845 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 46 in 2022 to 35 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.

What this means for you

North Carolina Central University's 8.79 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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