North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, NC · Public · 4-year · HBCU

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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North Carolina A & T State University reported a 46.2% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. North Carolina A & T State University is a public 4-year institution in Greensboro, NC, with an SAT reference of 1100 and an ACT reference of 20. The historical average net price is $10,846 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

46.2%

30,717 applicants

SAT reference

1100

Combined score

ACT reference

20

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$10,846

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at North Carolina A & T State University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)96011001190
ACT (composite, 1–36)162022

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

56.2%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

77.5%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$44,440

Student Body

12,182

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at North Carolina A & T State University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$8,223
$30,001 – $48,000$9,462
$48,001 – $75,000$11,973
$75,001 – $110,000$16,454
$110,000+$17,311

Top Majors at North Carolina A & T State University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Engineering349
Business, Management & Marketing274
Liberal Arts & General Studies192
Psychology173
Computer & Information Sciences151
Communication & Journalism134
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice133
Biological & Biomedical Sciences124
Health Professions112
Parks, Recreation & Fitness105

Financial Aid at North Carolina A & T State University

About North Carolina A & T State University

Official website: https://www.ncat.edu/

Admissions: https://www.ncat.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina A & T State University

What is the acceptance rate at North Carolina A & T State University?

North Carolina A & T State University reported a 46% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 30,717. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into North Carolina A & T State University?

The historical 46% acceptance rate suggests North Carolina A & T State University was moderately selective. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for North Carolina A & T State University?

The imported historical records for North Carolina A & T State University include an SAT reference value of 1100 and an ACT reference value of 20. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend North Carolina A & T State University?

The stored historical average net price at North Carolina A & T State University is $10,846 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 96%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $10,700 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at North Carolina A & T State University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for North Carolina A & T State University is 56%. its stored first-year retention rate is 78%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $44,440. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is North Carolina A & T State University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for North Carolina A & T State University?

North Carolina A & T State University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Action on November 1, 2026, Regular Decision on February 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on North Carolina A & T State University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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