North Carolina Central University School of Law

2024 Tuition $16,371/$39,042LSAT 149GPA 3.35

Public - Durham, North Carolina

For the academic year 2023-2024, North Carolina Central University School of Law's tuition & fees is $16,371 for North Carolina residents and $39,042 for out-of-state students. The tuition data is from school's bursar/financial aid page and IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for one academic year is $41,007 for North Carolina residents and $63,678 for out-of-state students.

North Carolina Central University School of Law Tuition & Expenses

2023-2024 Rate
North Carolina Residents Tuition & Fees$16,371
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$39,042
Books & Supplies Costs$2,000
Room & Board$16,248
Other Expenses$6,388
2024-2025 Estimates*
North Carolina Residents Tuition & Fees$16,450
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$39,120
*2024-2025 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, North Carolina Central University School of Law' tuition & fees is lower than the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to public law schools, North Carolina Central University School of Law' tuition & fees is slightly lower than the average tuition of $43,661.
Compared to law schools in North Carolina, its tuition is lower than the average tuition of $55,109.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between North Carolina Central University School of Law and similar schools. The similar law schools are selected by ranking and school type, and comparison frequency by our users.
In-StateOut-of-State
North Carolina Central University School of Law$16,371$39,042
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
North Carolina Law Schools
Public Schools$45,264$45,264
Private Schools$60,032
LocationIn-StateOut-of-State
North Carolina Central University School of LawDurham, NC$16,371$39,042
University of Akron School of LawAkron, OH$26,115$26,215
University of Baltimore School of LawBaltimore, MD$34,980$51,014
University of South Dakota School of LawVermillion, SD$16,793$36,333
Northern Illinois University College of LawDeKalb, IL$23,553$23,553
University of Illinois Chicago School of LawChicago, IL$32,508$39,708

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 North Carolina Central University School of Law's acceptance rate is 34.62%. A total of 1,167 applicants applied to and 404 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 122 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 30.20%.
The next table compares North Carolina Central University School of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-202076731014040.42%45.16%
2020-202181836216244.25%44.75%
2021-20221,08040916937.87%41.32%
2022-20231,16741715635.73%37.41%
2018-20197733169940.88%31.33%
2017-201880139615849.44%39.90%
2016-20171,14549118342.88%37.27%
2015-20161,16054819947.24%36.31%
2023-20241,16740412234.62%30.20%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
North Carolina Central University School of Law34.62%30.20%122
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
North Carolina Law Schools29.58%36.38%175
Public Schools25.45%34.10%148
Private Schools31.64%37.52%188

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 North Carolina Central University School of Law's LSAT score is 149%. The 75th percentile score is 151 and the 25th percentile is 146. For full-time law school students, the average LSAT score is 148 and 149 for part-time students.
The 2024 North Carolina Central University School of Law's GPA score is 3.35%. The 75th percentile score is 3.57 and the 25th percentile is 3.13. For full-time law school students, the average GPA score is 3.37 and 3.31 for part-time students.
The next table compares North Carolina Central University School of Law's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75th PercentileMedian25th Percentile
AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time
2019-2020 149149155 146146150 144144146
2020-2021 150149153 145145149 143143147
2021-2022 153153155 147147153 145145147
2022-2023 151151155 148148151 145145149
2018-2019 150149153 146145150 144144148
2017-2018 149-1-1 145-1-1 142-1-1
2016-2017 149148156 144143146 141141144
2015-2016 149-1-1 145-1-1 142-1-1
2023-2024 151151153 149148149 146146147
75th PercentileMedian25th Percentile
AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time
2019-2020 3.483.473.67 3.243.23.33 2.942.93.23
2020-2021 3.53.513.44 3.243.253.22 3.013.022.99
2021-2022 3.533.543.42 3.273.273.34 2.992.962.99
2022-2023 3.553.553.43 3.323.323.31 3.093.093
2018-2019 3.53.513.38 3.263.283.12 3.073.092.8
2017-2018 3.43-1-1 3.22-1-1 2.95-1-1
2016-2017 3.533.523.61 3.313.313.3 3.043.052.98
2015-2016 3.41-1-1 3.24-1-1 2.97-1-1
2023-2024 3.573.593.44 3.353.373.31 3.133.132.99
LSAT ScoreGPA
North Carolina Central University School of Law1493.35
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
North Carolina Law Schools1603.62
Public Schools1583.57
Private Schools1613.64

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 129 students out of 129 total graduates from North Carolina Central University School of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 17graduate in prior year. Of those who took the bar exam, 73 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 56.59%.
The next table compares North Carolina Central University School of Law's bar exam pass rate to other law schools by school type and location. The pass rate is for whom took the bar exam for the first time.
GraduatesBar Exam TakersBar Exam PassersPass RateEarly Takers / Takers From Prior YearNo Takers / No Information
2019-2020128122 9376.23% 2216
2020-202111387 6979.31% 261
2021-20228996 6567.71% 1421
2022-2023133126 5442.86% 1811
2018-2019174161 9257.14% 151
2017-2018169170 9958.23% 1919
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-2024129129 7356.59% 1717
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
North Carolina Central University School of Law56.59%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
North Carolina Law Schools80%
Public Schools74%
Private Schools82%