Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Norfolk State's yield is 2 pts higher than North Carolina Central's
Yield rate - 2
North Carolina Central admits 87% vs. 88% at Norfolk State
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Norfolk StateOpen
- North Carolina CentralOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 700–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 12–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Norfolk StateTest-optional
- North Carolina CentralTest-optional
How they read a record
Norfolk State
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
North Carolina Central
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Norfolk State | North Carolina Central |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why