2027 Tuition & Fees

The 2026-2027 law school tuition at North Carolina Central University School of Law is $16,624 for North Carolina residents and $40,050 for out-of-state students. The law school tuition has decreased by 0.96% from last year. The undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,699 for North Carolina residents and $19,735 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees other than law school is $7,638 for North Carolina residents and $20,946 for out-of-state students (2025)
The average living costs including room & board, books, and other personal expenses is $18,361 when living on campus. This amount may not include health insurance fee and exam fees and varies by student's living setting.
North Carolina Central University School of Law 2027 Tuition & Fees
202520262027
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-StateNorth Carolina ResidentsOut-of-StateNorth Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
Law School Tuition & Fees$19,125$41,797$19,190$41,862$16,624$40,050
Law School Living Expenses$28,292$18,361$18,361
Undergraduate Tuition$6,699$19,735---a-a
Graduate Tuition$7,638$20,946---a-a
a The amount is not published yet by IPEDS / NCES. It is an estimated amount based on 2024-2025 tuition increase rate.

LSAT Scores & GPA

The 2026 average LSAT score for North Carolina Central University School of Law is 151. Compared to the average LSAT of all law schools, North Carolina Central University School of Law's LSAT score is lower (the average is 160).
The average GPA at the school is 3.31, which is the lower of other law schools (average is 3.65).
North Carolina Central University School of Law 2026 LSAT and GPA
202420252026
LSAT
75th Percentile151153154
50th Percentile149150151
25th Percentile146148149
GPA
75th Percentile3.573.663.56
50th Percentile3.353.413.31
25th Percentile3.133.023.05

Acceptance Rate & Yield

The 2026 acceptance rate at North Carolina Central University School of Law is 39.1% where 1,303 applicants have applied to and 509 students have accepted to admit. The acceptance rate at North Carolina Central University School of Law is average compared to other law schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 36.1%).
The Yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 26.1% where 133 students finally enrolled out of 509 admitted students. The yield North Carolina Central University School of Law is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) compared to other law schools (the average yield is 36.1%).
North Carolina Central University School of Law 2026 Acceptance Rate and Yield
202420252026
Applicants1,1671,2331,303
Admitted404394509
Enrolled122126133
Acceptance Rate34.6%32.0%39.1%
Yield30.2%32.0%26.1%

Law School Enrollment

For the academic year 2025-2026, total 361 law school students have enrolled to North Carolina Central University School of Law. All students enrolled in JD (Juris Doctor Degree) program .
133 first-time students have enrolled in North Carolina Central University School of Law. By gender, 38 male , 94 female, and 1 other/unknown gender first-time students newly enrolled in North Carolina Central University School of Law.
Total EnrollmentFirst-time Students
2026 Student Population at North Carolina Central University School of Law
202420252026
Total Enrollment430390361
JD Enrollment430390361
Non-JD Enrollment000
Non-JD Enrollment (Online)--1-
2026 First-year Student Population North Carolina Central University School of Law
20252026
TotalFull timePart timeTotalFull timePart time
Total13311316 13310923
Men47387 51335
Women84759 947618
Other440 110

Bar Exam Pass Rate

For the first time bar exam takers at North Carolina Central University School of Law, the bar exam pass rate is 55.94% - 143 students have taken and 80 students have passed the exam. The pass rate is lower than North Carolina average bar exam pass rate (79.92%).
Bar Exam Pass Rate at North Carolina Central University School of Law for 2025 Exam Takers
202420252026
Number of Graduates129129149
First-Time Bar Exam Takers Total129129143
New Graduates112112136
Prior Year Graduates17177
Early Exam Takers000
No Exam Takers141410
Exam Passer737380
Exam Pass Rate56.59%56.59%55.94%
North Carolina Pass Rate75.01%75.01%79.92%