North Carolina Central University

North Carolina Central University admits a moderately selective applicant pool — approximately 39% of applicants receive offers. While the LSAT remains important, the school's broader band of admitted scores means applicants near the median have a realistic pathway to admission when supported by a compelling overall application. Enrolled students posted LSAT scores from 149 at the 25th percentile to 154 at the 75th percentile, a typical 5-point spread that reflects a fairly defined applicant profile. This profile makes North Carolina Central University a reasonable match school for applicants whose LSAT scores fall in the mid-range of the reported distribution.

North Carolina Central University sits in the mid-range tuition tier relative to ABA-accredited law schools. The full-time non-resident tuition is $36,116 per year plus $5,746 in required fees. Living costs off campus are estimated at $28,292 per year. While not among the highest-cost programs, three-year total costs remain significant — typically $108,348 in tuition alone. Merit scholarships, where available, provide meaningful leverage for cost reduction. Prospective students are encouraged to model total cost of attendance including living expenses and compare net cost across admitted institutions before making a final enrollment decision.

Scholarship funding at North Carolina Central University is widely distributed: 75% of full-time students receive some form of grant aid. The partial median scholarship of $12,982 per year — ranging from $8,080 at the 25th percentile to $20,907 at the 75th percentile — indicates that merit and need-based awards are broadly available. This high grant prevalence suggests that applicants with above-median academic credentials have a realistic opportunity to reduce their cost of attendance meaningfully. Prospective students should request a scholarship estimate directly from the financial aid office and should not assume that the sticker price reflects what most students actually pay.