North Carolina A & T State University School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$6,657
Avg in-state tuition
$20,167
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About North Carolina A & T State University
North Carolina A & T State University is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Greensboro, North Carolina. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 12,556, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 58%. The university offers 59 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 51%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $6,657, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $20,167.
This school is more affordable than other schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$6,657
Avg in-state tuition
$20,167
Avg out-of-state tuition
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Admissions Breakdown
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
Acceptance Rate Insight
58% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
79% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
51% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Test scores Required
High school rank Recommended
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Required
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 970-1150
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 17-22
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 970-1150
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 17-22
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards13k
Number of Students Enrolled
34%
Online Student Enrollment
18:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Black
79%
White
6%
Hispanic
4%
Two or more races
4%
Unknown
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
3%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
58%
Socio-economic diversity
61% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
12
Total Online Enrollment
4,224
Percent of Programs Online
88% On-campus
12% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates
Associate
Bachelor's
Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
62%
State Grant Aid
49%
Institution Grant Aid
67%
Pell Grant
61%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$32k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$28k
Average student debt after graduation
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.