North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, North Carolina · Public, a large city · 12,182 undergraduates
A historically Black college or university.
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Is it hard to get into NC A&T?
The middle half of admitted students scored in these ranges: a quarter scored lower, a quarter higher. Fall 2024 admissions, from the College Scorecard.
Acceptance rate
49.9%
30,717 applied
SAT, middle half
1020 to 1190
Reading plus math, out of 1600
ACT, middle half
17 to 23
Composite, out of 36
Test scores this year
Optional: considered if sent
test optional with a weighted GPA of 2.8 or above; below 2.8 must submit ACT (minimum 17) or SAT (minimum 930) scores.
- What they look at
- High school GPARequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Courses takenRequired
- College-prep programRequired
How much does NC A&T cost?
Sticker prices and what students actually paid after grants, by family income. A year means tuition, fees, room, board, books and other costs.
Tuition and fees, North Carolina residents
$6,813
Tuition and fees, out of state
$20,873
A full year, sticker price
$21,376
Living on campus
Average price after grants
$9,884
Students who got federal aid
What a year cost, by family income
| Family income | Average paid after grants |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $8,284 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $8,256 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $8,492 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $12,765 |
| Over $110,000 | $16,228 |
- Room and board on campus
- $9,139 a year; $13,479 off campus
- Books and supplies
- $1,600 a year
- The school's own grants
- 52% of full-time first-years get one, averaging $3,526
Tuition over the years
Tuition and fees for a year, as reported to the federal government.
How much do NC A&T students borrow?
Federal student loans only, for students who borrowed.
Typical debt at graduation
$23,288
About $265 a month over ten years
Students who borrow
56.7%
Get a Pell Grant
56.9%
Federal grant for lower-income families
Over 25 when they start
7.4%
What do NC A&T graduates earn?
Typical yearly pay of everyone who started here with federal aid, whatever they studied and whether or not they finished.
Six years after starting
$43,731
Ten years after starting
$50,279
Middle half: $32,621 to $75,342
Best-paid program, five years out
$123,024
Chemical Engineering
Lowest-paid program, five years out
$33,492
Fine and Studio Arts
Do NC A&T students finish?
Of the students who started full time, first time.
Back for second year
77.5%
Graduate in six years
56.1%
The four-year figure is for a later, smaller group, so it is not shown
After eight years
58% graduated
24% transferred, 1% still enrolled
Who goes to NC A&T?
Women
62.5%
First in their family at college
28.1%
Part-time
7.1%
Students per teacher
20
- Background
- White 3%, Hispanic 4%, Black 78%, Two or more 4%
- Housing
- Campus housing, 6,010 beds
What do NC A&T graduates earn, by program?
Every bachelor's program the school awards, with what its graduates earn and owe. The government hides pay for small programs, so some rows have no figure.
Computer science
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 153 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Computer Science | 114 | $89,371 | $111,174 | $19,982 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 24 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 0 | $74,507 | Hidden | $23,233 |
Engineering
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Engineering | 17 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Architectural Engineering | 62 | $78,568 | $79,731 | $27,500 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 84 | $65,944 | Hidden | $25,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | 64 | $78,872 | $123,024 | $23,002 |
| Civil Engineering | 82 | $72,949 | $80,740 | $26,792 |
| Computer Engineering | 67 | $84,756 | $106,897 | $21,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 61 | $80,697 | $106,168 | $27,000 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 23 | Hidden | $73,016 | Hidden |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | 36 | $75,601 | $73,914 | $27,193 |
| Industrial Engineering | 67 | $76,970 | $94,634 | $26,500 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 64 | $66,879 | $77,494 | $28,375 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 160 | $76,661 | $89,474 | $25,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Surveying Engineering | 13 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Business and commerce
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 43 | $61,582 | $80,505 | $24,183 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 237 | $47,892 | $61,803 | $21,500 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 53 | Hidden | Hidden | $27,000 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 61 | $52,999 | Hidden | $18,845 |
| Marketing | 115 | $51,710 | $61,289 | $25,500 |
Nursing
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 116 | $76,427 | $86,651 | $18,373 |
Health sciences and kinesiology
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 57 | Hidden | Hidden | $25,000 |
| Public Health | 16 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 230 | $33,026 | $45,629 | $26,250 |
Life sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Production Operations | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Agriculture, General | 52 | $49,040 | $54,172 | $25,779 |
| Animal Sciences | 122 | $33,727 | $51,338 | $26,400 |
| Biology, General | 219 | $41,066 | $57,950 | $26,000 |
Math and physical sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 9 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Chemistry | 33 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Mathematics | 19 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Physics | 12 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Arts and humanities
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 32 | $35,116 | $39,302 | Hidden |
| History | 10 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Education (teaching)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 36 | $55,007 | $56,785 | $19,291 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 40 | $42,116 | $59,842 | Hidden |
Fine and performing arts
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 34 | Hidden | $48,737 | $29,000 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 22 | $19,098 | Hidden | Hidden |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 61 | $23,596 | $33,492 | $26,929 |
| Music | 11 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Architecture and design
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscape Architecture | 18 | Hidden | $60,792 | Hidden |
General arts and science (major chosen later)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 429 | $38,209 | $47,918 | $23,000 |
Compare NC A&T with other universities
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Where these numbers come from
College Scorecard release 10152026, Most Recent Cohorts files, fetched 2026-10-20. Test policy: the school's page (opens in a new tab). Tuition history, housing and the school's own grants: the federal IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) survey.
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