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North Carolina Central University Women's Cross Country

The North Carolina Central University women's cross country program competes in NCAA Division I (D1) as a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conf., based in Durham, North Carolina. The program is better funded than 6% of D1 women's cross country programs, earning a F for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 6% of D1 women's cross country programs, and the school is more affordable than 85% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
9
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conf.
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
9,008
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
87%
State
North Carolina
City
Durham
Address
1801 Fayetteville Street
Staff
Fabrienne Swepson
Head Coach
Curtis Pittman
Assistant Coach, Track & Field/cross Country - Distance
(919) 530-6712·View profile
Marino Drake
Track & Field / Cross Country Assistant Coach Track & Field - Jumps
(919) 530-6867·View profile
Reggie Barnes
Track & Field / Cross Country Assistant Coach Track & Field - Sprints/hurdles
(919) 530-6712·View profile
F

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 6% of D1 women's cross country programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
73%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
42%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$35,967
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$42,968
B

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 85% of D1 women's cross country programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$3,728
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$16,764
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$13,333
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$14,475
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$50
F

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 6% of D1 women's cross country programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$96,876
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$13,416
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (919) 530-6100

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