North Carolina A&T State University

Black Pinpoint 1601 East Market Street Webb Hall | Greensboro, NC | 27411

01. Overview

What the school is known for:

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is the largest HBCU in the U.S. and one of the most diverse, with students from six continents and almost every state in the country. The school, a leading research university in the Southeast, prides itself on its preeminence in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and it produces more African American engineers and agricultural scientists than any university in the nation. Students (“Aggies”) have a diverse range of 100+ major subjects to choose from, ranging from Automotive Engineering Technology and Geomatics (the study of geographic data) to Professional Theater and Construction Management. Liberal Arts and Mass Communication and Media Studies are among the most popular undergraduate degrees awarded. Students can earn their bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees at N.C. A&T.

The N.C. A&T ethos places great importance on providing each student with rich educational experiences unique to his or her needs. The popular Study Abroad program offers various options for immersion into foreign cultures. In addition, the Honors Program meets the needs of gifted students by providing appropriate accommodations, such as smaller classes and special mentorship programs. The school also offers many online degree opportunities for those for whom traditional brick-and-mortar college is infeasible or inconvenient.

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
6,692
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Acceptance Rate
66%
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Average HS GPA
3.13

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
390 - 480

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
410 - 500

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
17 - 21

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Testing Policies

Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Test Optional

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record
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Academic GPA

Selectivity

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$12,425
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,400
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Transportation for Commuters
$800
On-Campus Room and Board
7225
Approximate Expenses per year
$21,850

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05. Academics

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Total Faculty
674
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Terminal Degree
466

Gender

Minority
482
Men
368
Women
306
International
22

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

University Degrees

Bachelor's
Doctoral/Research
Master's

06. Student Body

Gender

54% female46% male

Out of State

16% are out
of state
84% are
in-state

Students

90% are
full time
10% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
9,206

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.39%
Asian
0.78%
Black
88.94%
Hispanic
1.51%
Caucasian
4.47%
Unknown
2.52%
International
1.23%

07. Mental Health

08. Campus Life

Students
41%
First-Year Students
87%
Campus Environment
Small Urban

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:

Visits

CLASS VISITS

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

 

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
No
Information Sessions:
Not Available

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available

Campus Tours




10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Other

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Dorms Coed
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Dorms Female
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Dorms Male
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Other

Special Needs Admissions

College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

12. Student Services

Military

Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateApr 15

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$6,119
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$5,741
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,939

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

15. Majors

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