North Carolina A & T State University
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is a public, historically black, land-grant research university in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States. It is a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina System. Founded by the North Carolina General Assembly on March 9, 1891, as the Agricultural and Mechanical College for the Colored Race, it was the second college established under the provisions of the Morrill Act of 1890, as well as the first for people of color in the State of North Carolina. Initially, the college offered instruction in agriculture, English, horticulture and mathematics. In 1967, the college was designated a Regional University by the North Carolina General Assembly and renamed North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 50%
- Average net price: $10,097
- Undergraduate enrollment: 13,493
- Graduation rate (150%): 57%
- Graduation rate (200%): 55%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 63%
- Student to faculty ratio: 20:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $44,440
- Median earnings (8 years): $40,737
- Median earnings (6 years): $36,638
- Control: Public
- Locale: City, large
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Greensboro, NC
Majors and programs
The most common programs at North Carolina A & T State University include Liberal Arts and Sciences, Psychology, Criminal Justice.
- Liberal Arts and Sciences (192 bachelor's) · median earnings $45,367 4 years after graduation · median debt $26,449
- Psychology (173 bachelor's) · median earnings $45,215 4 years after graduation · median debt $26,000
- Criminal Justice (133 bachelor's) · median earnings $51,474 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Biology (124 bachelor's) · median earnings $57,392 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,611
- Mass Communication (108 bachelor's) · median earnings $48,804 4 years after graduation · median debt $26,000
- Sport and Fitness Administration (105 bachelor's) · median earnings $42,978 4 years after graduation · median debt $29,000
- Business Administration and Management (93 bachelor's) · median earnings $60,863 4 years after graduation · median debt $28,000
- Information Technology (80 bachelor's) · median earnings $105,342 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,750
- Mechanical Engineering (80 bachelor's) · median earnings $85,463 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Marketing (69 bachelor's) · median earnings $59,747 4 years after graduation · median debt $26,875
Degree mix: Business 20%, Engineering 28%, Computer Science 16%, Health 8%, Biological Sciences 8%, Psychology 11%, Communication 8%, Other 1%.
Award levels offered: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral.
Cost
North Carolina A & T State University students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $8,223 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $8,223
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $9,462
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $11,973
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $16,454
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $17,311
- In-state tuition and fees: $6,813
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $20,673
- Books and supplies: $1,500
- On-campus room and board: $8,832
- Off-campus room and board: $11,994
- Off-campus with family: $3,600
- Typical cost of attendance: $20,427
- Sticker vs net gap: 51%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 52%
- Federal loan recipients: 55%
- Average institutional grant: $5,359
- Average federal loan: $6,582
- Median debt at graduation: $27,000
Admissions
North Carolina A & T State University admits 50% of applicants. Of students admitted, 15% enrolled.
- Applications: 36,496
- Admitted: 18,212
- Enrolled: 2,736
- Yield (first-choice signal): 15%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 13,493
- Women: 61%
- Commuter share (estimated): 56%
- Part-time undergraduates: 7%
- Age 25 and older: 7%
- Graduate students: 1,107
- Graduation rate: 57%
- Come back after freshman year: 78%
- First-generation: 28%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 48%
- Student to faculty: 20:1
- Professor salary: $121,631
- Associate professor salary: $93,003
- Assistant professor salary: $88,942
- On-campus housing capacity: 5,928
- Average SAT: 1,100
- Average ACT: 20
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the North Carolina A & T State University acceptance rate? North Carolina A & T State University admits 50% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does North Carolina A & T State University cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $8,223 a year after aid. Average net price is $10,097.
What majors does North Carolina A & T State University offer? Popular programs include Liberal Arts and Sciences, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Biology, Mass Communication.
What is the average salary after North Carolina A & T State University? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $44,440 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the North Carolina A & T State University graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 63% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 57%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. North Carolina A & T State University official site: https://ncat.edu.