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North Carolina A & T State University

Also known as: NCAT

📍 Greensboro, North Carolina🏛️ Urban Setting👥 12,182 Undergrads🔗 www.ncat.edu

Overview

North Carolina A & T State University is a large public research university in Greensboro, North Carolina. It enrolls about 12,182 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 50%. Graduates earn a median of $44,440 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

50%

Selective

SAT Avg

1,074

510–600

Net Price

$10,846

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

57%

Retention

78%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$44,440

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Selective

Acceptance Rate

49.9%

SAT Average

1,074

ACT Composite

17–23

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200510 – 600 (mid 50%)800

Math

200510 – 590 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

117 – 23 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$6,813

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$20,673

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$20,427

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$10,846

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

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

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

54.8%

Academics & Programs

North Carolina A & T State University offers programs across 22 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Engineering

15.6%

Business, Management & Marketing

12.2%

Liberal Arts & General Studies

8.6%

Psychology

7.7%

Computer & Information Sciences

6.7%

Communication & Journalism

6.0%

Homeland Security & Law Enforcement

5.9%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

5.5%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

57%

On-Time (4yr)

36%

Retention (FT)

78%

% Earning >$25K

66%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$36,638

8 years

$40,737

10 years

$44,440

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

81.8%

White

62.5%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

2.6%

Black or African American

78.4%

Asian

0.4%

Hispanic / Latino

4.4%

Two or more races

3.9%

International

0.5%

Gender

Women

62.5%

Men

37.5%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Carolina A & T State University hard to get into?

Selective — the acceptance rate is 50%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1074.

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

In-state tuition is $6,813, and out-of-state is $20,673. Average net price after financial aid is $10,846.

What is North Carolina A & T State University known for?

Most popular programs include Engineering, Business, Management & Marketing, Liberal Arts & General Studies.

What's the graduation rate at North Carolina A & T State University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 57%, and 78% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.