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NCCU breaks records in 2024-25 and expands its legacy
By Stephen Fusi, NCCU Communications
DURHAM — North Carolina Central University is celebrating a landmark year with historic enrollment, national accolades and transformative achievements in academics, research and student engagement.
NCCU led the University of North Carolina System in enrollment growth for both fall 2024 and spring 2025, welcoming its largest student body ever, 8,579 strong. This surge reflects NCCU’s appeal and effectiveness of its strategic enrollment management efforts. The university was able to provide on-campus housing for 38% of the student body, far exceeding the UNC System average of 28% for on-campus housing…