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North Carolina A & T State University

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Greensboro, North Carolina 27411

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate46.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1048

Reading & WritingMid: 545
490610
MathMid: 535
470580

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 19
1622

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

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

43.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

1.1%/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)

23

Burglary

5

Aggravated Assault

3

Robbery

8

Motor Vehicle Theft

10

Sex Offenses

1

Arson

24

Drug Arrests

18

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%

Mixed

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
10 Years$44,440

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#231
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#2
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#150
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Aggies and

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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

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

RDU Raleigh-Durham57 mi
CLT Charlotte89 mi
RIC Richmond168 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA637 mi · ~18h 24m drive
New York, NY447 mi · ~12h 55m drive
Hartford, CT548 mi · ~15h 50m drive
Providence, RI599 mi · ~17h 18m drive
Albany, NY556 mi · ~16h 4m drive
Syracuse, NY519 mi · ~15h drive
Rochester, NY503 mi · ~14h 32m drive
Buffalo, NY473 mi · ~13h 40m drive
Philadelphia, PA367 mi · ~10h 36m drive
Pittsburgh, PA302 mi · ~8h 43m drive
Harrisburg, PA330 mi · ~9h 32m drive
Newark, NJ442 mi · ~12h 46m drive
Washington, DC247 mi · ~7h 8m drive
Baltimore, MD282 mi · ~8h 9m drive
Atlanta, GA307 mi · ~8h 52m drive
Charlotte, NC84 mi · ~2h 26m drive
Raleigh, NC67 mi · ~1h 56m drive
Miami, FL713 mi · ~20h 36m drive
Orlando, FL529 mi · ~15h 17m drive
Tampa, FL583 mi · ~16h 51m drive
Nashville, TN391 mi · ~11h 18m drive
New Orleans, LA731 mi · ~21h 7m drive
Richmond, VA164 mi · ~4h 44m drive
Chicago, IL582 mi · ~16h 49m drive
Detroit, MI466 mi · ~13h 28m drive
Minneapolis, MN936 mi · ~27h 2m drive
St. Louis, MO599 mi · ~17h 18m drive
Kansas City, MO836 mi · ~24h 9m drive
Indianapolis, IN431 mi · ~12h 27m drive
Columbus, OH321 mi · ~9h 16m drive
Cleveland, OH389 mi · ~11h 14m drive
Milwaukee, WI647 mi · ~18h 41m drive
Dallas, TX995 mi · ~28h 45m drive
Houston, TX1003 mi · ~28h 59m drive
Austin, TX1112 mi · ~32h 7m drive
San Antonio, TX1178 mi · ~34h 2m drive
Los Angeles, CA2166 mi · ~62h 34m drive
San Francisco, CA2338 mi · ~67h 33m drive
San Diego, CA2131 mi · ~61h 34m drive
Seattle, WA2298 mi · ~66h 23m drive
Portland, OR2307 mi · ~66h 39m drive
Denver, CO1393 mi · ~40h 15m drive
Phoenix, AZ1834 mi · ~52h 59m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1758 mi · ~50h 47m drive
Honolulu, HI4721 mi · ~136h 23m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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