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North Carolina A & T State University

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Greensboro, North Carolina 27411

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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.

Established
1891
Motto
Mens et Manus
Mascot
Aggie the Bulldog
Type
Public historically black land-grant research university
Conference
Conference"
Division
Division I

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46%Acceptance
1048SAT Avg
11,925Students
20:1Student:Faculty
55%Grad Rate
$44,440Earnings 10yr
$10,980Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

North Carolina A & T State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate46.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1048

Reading & WritingMid: 545
490610
MathMid: 535
470580

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 19
1622

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

46.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1048

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$6,748
Tuition (out-of-state)$20,408
Room & Board$8,832
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$19,180
Average Net Price$10,980
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$7,314
$30–48K$8,701
$48–75K$13,024
$75–110K$17,075
$110K+$18,685

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$10,980

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4300.0%

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

Programs (113)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
11,925
Gender Split
63% / 37%
Women / Men
First Generation
28%
Pell Grant Recipients
51%

Race & Ethnicity

White 3%
Black 86%
Hispanic 5%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate55.3%
Freshman Retention79.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$36,638
8 Years$40,737
10 Years$44,440

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$37,200
Men
$41,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#231
Wall Street Journal
#2
Washington Monthly
#150

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Aggies and

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

106Above Average

Estimated from NC state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Raleighpop. 470K
67 mi(116 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
84 mi(146 min)
Washingtonpop. 690K
247 mi(428 min)

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