North Carolina A & T State University
NCAT
Greensboro, North Carolina 27411
Campus Vibe
Known for engineering — excellent value
North Carolina A & T State University is a public institution in Greensboro with particular strength in engineering and business. With an average SAT of 1048, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 11.9K undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
55% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,440 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $10,980.
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North Carolina A & T State University Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1048
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
42.7%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$20,909
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
92
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (113)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
80%
- •80% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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Varsity Sports — Aggies and
History & Fun Facts
- •A T's first president (1892–1896) North Carolina A T's history can be traced back to 1890 when the United States Congress passed the Second Morrill Act.
- •On March 9, 1891, the Agricultural and Mechanical College for the Colored Race was established by an Act of the North Carolina General Assembly as an annex of the private Shaw University in Raleigh.
- •The college continued to operate in Raleigh until the Board of Trustees voted, in 1892, to relocate the college to Greensboro.
- •7 ha), the new Greensboro campus was established the following year and the college's first president, John Oliver Crosby, was elected on May 25, 1892.
- •The college granted admission to both men and women of color from 1893, until the board of trustees voted to restrict admission to males only in 1901.
Source: Wikipedia
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Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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