North Carolina Central University School of Law
Durham, NC. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
39.1%
1,303 applications
Median LSAT
151
25th–75th: 149–154
Median GPA
3.31
25th–75th: 3.05–3.56
Entering class
133
Public
Cost of attendance
| Tuition (nonresident) | $36,116 |
| Tuition (resident) | $13,444 |
| Fees | $5,746 |
| Living expense budget | $28,292 |
| Total per year | $70,154 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $60,462 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
75%
25th percentile
$8,080
Median grant
$12,982
75th percentile
$20,907
16.1% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at North Carolina Central University School of Law
57%
chance of admission
Estimated scholarship: $12,982 a year ($10,041–$17,737)
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Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for North Carolina Central University School of Law?
The median LSAT for North Carolina Central University School of Law's fall 2025 entering class was 151, with the middle half scoring 149 to 154. A score at or above 154 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for North Carolina Central University School of Law?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.31, with the middle half between 3.05 and 3.56.
What is North Carolina Central University School of Law's acceptance rate?
North Carolina Central University School of Law admitted 39.1% of applicants for fall 2025: 509 offers from 1,303 applications, for an entering class of 133.
How much does North Carolina Central University School of Law cost?
Tuition is $36,116 a year for nonresidents and $13,444 for residents, plus $5,746 in fees and a $28,292 living expense budget, for a total of about $70,154 a year before scholarships.
Does North Carolina Central University School of Law give scholarships?
75% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $12,982 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $8,080 to $20,907.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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