North Carolina A&T State University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other public schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$3,540
Avg in-state tuition
$17,050
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 11,130, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 57%. The university offers 61 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 52%, and a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $3,540, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $17,050.
Rankings
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- #8 Ranked in Best Online Colleges in North Carolina
- #8 Ranked in Best Online Colleges in North Carolina
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
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.
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.
57% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 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
80% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
52% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 17-22
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 960-1130
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
Students enrolled
95%
Online student enrollment
19:1
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
2%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
60%
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
11
Total Online Enrollment
12,114
Percent of Programs Online
90% On-campus
10% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 10% online
Graduate Certificate 9% online
Master's 13% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $3,540 | $17,050 |
Graduate | $4,745 | $17,545 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,600 |
On-campus room and board | $7,930 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,300 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $10,284 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,300 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,300 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $15,370 | $28,880 |
Off-campus without family | $17,724 | $31,234 |
Off-campus with family | $7,440 | $20,950 |
Financial Breakdown
On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsStudents Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
62%
State Grant Aid
53%
Institution Grant Aid
72%
Pell Grant
61%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$28k
Average student debt after graduation
$32k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Football
- Golf
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
BA
MA
DOC
Agriculture, General
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
2Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Agriculture, General
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Agriculture, General
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
3Architecture And Related Services
BA
MA
DOC
Landscape Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
Landscape Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
4Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
5Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Transportation/Transportation Management
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Transportation/Transportation Management
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Transportation/Mobility Management
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
6Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
7Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
System Administration/Administrator
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
System Administration/Administrator
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Network and System Administration/Administrator
BA
MA
DOC
8Education
BA
MA
DOC
Adult and Continuing Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Business Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Adult and Continuing Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Business Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Adult and Continuing Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
9Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
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