North Carolina A&T State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1241 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #344 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #310 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #2 of 5 | In Greensboro |
| #499 of 1,014 | For Information Technology |
| Top50% | For 115 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 50%
- Undergraduates
- 12,497
- Graduates
- 1,814
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- ncat.edu
North Carolina A&T State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
North Carolina A&T State University has an acceptance rate of 50% and is among the top 15% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Applicants | 36,496 | 11,234 | 25,254 |
| Admissions | 18,212 | 5,563 | 12,645 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,724 | 993 | 1,728 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 12 | 8 | 4 |
7,662 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,656 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
511 or 19%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1020
or below
75% of them
had 1190
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in North Carolina A&T State University are 1020-1190 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
552 or 20%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in North Carolina A&T State University are 17-23 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 10744 (75%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1247 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 618 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 544 (4%) |
| White | 498 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 444 (3%) |
| Asian | 126 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 26 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $10,203
- Students receiving aid
- 94%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $3,540 | $5,095 |
| Tuition in-state | $3,540 | $5,095 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $17,400 | $17,895 |
| Fee in-district | $3,273 | $3,273 |
| Fee in-state | $3,273 | $3,273 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,273 | $3,273 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 5,928 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,712 |
| Room charge | $5,489 |
| Meal charge | $4,223 |
North Carolina A&T State University majors
North Carolina A&T State University has granted 2,244 bachelor's degrees across 57 programs, 390 master's across 27 programs, and 72 doctorate degrees across 10 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at North Carolina A&T State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 192 | ||
| Psychology, General | 173 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 93 | 43 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 133 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 124 | 8 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 108 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 105 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 80 | 5 | 4 |
| Computer Science | 49 | 31 | 8 |
| Information Technology | 80 | ||
| Social Work | 48 | 26 | 2 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 69 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 68 | ||
| Animal Sciences, General | 52 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 40 | 9 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 42 | 4 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 28 | 12 | 5 |
| Industrial Engineering | 37 | 6 | 2 |
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 45 | ||
| Agriculture, General | 25 | 19 | |
| Engineering, Other | 25 | 16 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 40 | ||
| Architectural Engineering | 39 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 36 | ||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 17 | 19 | |
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 35 | ||
| Finance, General | 35 | ||
| Information Resources Management | 35 | ||
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 23 | 10 | |
| Chemical Engineering | 32 | 1 | |
| Accounting | 22 | 9 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 30 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 28 | ||
| Child Development | 28 | ||
| Sociology, General | 26 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 26 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 24 | ||
| Computer Graphics | 22 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 20 | 1 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 20 | ||
| Transportation & Mobility Management | 20 | ||
| Economics, General | 19 | ||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 8 | 10 | |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 18 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 17 | ||
| Engineering & Engineering-Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 17 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 17 | ||
| Graphic Design | 15 | ||
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologies & Technicians, Other | 12 | ||
| Health & Medical Psychology | 12 | ||
| Physical Sciences, Other | 12 | ||
| Adult and Continuing Education Administration | 10 | ||
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 10 | ||
| Landscape Architecture | 10 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 4 | 5 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 9 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 9 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 9 | ||
| Agricultural Engineering | 8 | ||
| Animal Sciences, Other | 8 | ||
| Music, General | 8 | ||
| History, General | 7 | ||
| Physics, General | 4 | 3 | |
| Surveying Engineering | 7 | ||
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 6 | ||
| Secondary School Administration & Principalship | 5 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene | 4 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,244 | 390 | 72 |
North Carolina A&T State University has a graduation rate of 57%, which is among the 45% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 57% | 49% | 62% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
North Carolina A&T State University has published 11,868 scientific papers with 208,235 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Quantum and Particle physics, Medicine, and Materials Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 66 | 212 |
| 1994 | 86 | 212 |
| 1995 | 102 | 284 |
| 1996 | 110 | 322 |
| 1997 | 114 | 329 |
| 1998 | 109 | 402 |
| 1999 | 111 | 518 |
| 2000 | 126 | 648 |
| 2001 | 119 | 724 |
| 2002 | 260 | 1300 |
| 2003 | 194 | 1215 |
| 2004 | 148 | 1305 |
| 2005 | 253 | 1548 |
| 2006 | 199 | 1818 |
| 2007 | 211 | 1978 |
| 2008 | 272 | 2214 |
| 2009 | 300 | 2609 |
| 2010 | 279 | 3136 |
| 2011 | 328 | 3935 |
| 2012 | 348 | 4643 |
| 2013 | 365 | 5333 |
| 2014 | 399 | 6287 |
| 2015 | 485 | 7105 |
| 2016 | 498 | 7920 |
| 2017 | 514 | 9080 |
| 2018 | 500 | 10876 |
| 2019 | 533 | 12983 |
| 2020 | 771 | 15889 |
| 2021 | 635 | 18454 |
| 2022 | 709 | 19864 |
| 2023 | 712 | 21555 |
| 2024 | 867 | 22973 |
| 2025 | 660 | 22163 |
North Carolina A&T State University alumni
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Taraji P. Henson
- Occupations
- film actorfilm directortelevision actorsingeractor
- Biography
-
Taraji Penda Henson is an American actress. Her accolades include a Golden Globe Award, alongside nominations for an Academy Award, six Emmy Awards, and a Tony Award. In 2016 and 2024, Time named Henson one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
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J. R. Smith
- Enrolled in North Carolina A&T State University
- Studied in 2021
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Earl Joseph "J. R." Smith III is an American former professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Smith played high school basketball at New Jersey basketball powerhouse Saint Benedict's Preparatory School in Newark. He entered the NBA out of high school after being selected in the first round of the 2004 NBA draft with the 18th overall pick by the New Orleans Hornets. He has also played for the Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks, and the Cleveland Cavaliers as well as for the Zhejiang Golden Bulls of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). Smith won two NBA championships, with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016 and with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020.
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Jesse Jackson
- Occupations
- religious leaderhuman rights defenderpastorcivil rights advocatefounder
- Biography
-
Jesse Louis Jackson was an American civil rights activist, politician, and ordained Baptist minister. A protégé of Martin Luther King Jr. and James Bevel during the civil rights movement, he became one of the most prominent civil rights leaders of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. From 1991 to 1997, he served as a shadow delegate and shadow senator for the District of Columbia.
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Ronald McNair
- Enrolled in North Carolina A&T State University
- In 1971 graduated with Bachelor of Science in engineering physics
- Occupations
- saxophonistastronautphysicistkarateka
- Biography
-
Ronald Erwin McNair was an American NASA astronaut and physicist. He died at the age of 35 during the launch of the Space Shuttle Challenger on mission STS-51-L, in which he was serving as one of three mission specialists in a crew of seven.
General info
| Alternative names | NCAT |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1891 |
| Motto | Mens et Manus |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,946 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1601 E Market St Greensboro, North Carolina, 27411 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 299,000 |
| Phone | 3363347500 |