North Carolina A&T State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1284 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #353 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #317 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #2 of 5 | In Greensboro |
| #485 of 1,009 | For Information Technology |
| Top50% | For 115 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 46%
- Undergraduates
- 12,216
- Graduates
- 1,669
- 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 46% and is among the top 13% 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 | 46% | 44% | 47% |
| Applicants | 30,717 | 9,562 | 21,155 |
| Admissions | 14,183 | 4,209 | 9,974 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,723 | 966 | 1,757 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 32 | 15 | 17 |
7,060 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,510 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
371 or 13%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 960
or below
75% of them
had 1190
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in North Carolina A&T State University are 960-1190 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
426 or 15%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 16
or below
75% of them
had 22
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in North Carolina A&T State University are 16-22 (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 | 11290 (81%) |
|---|---|
| White | 618 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 605 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 553 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 443 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 219 (2%) |
| Asian | 118 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 15 (0.1%) |
| 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
- $10,700
- Students receiving aid
- 96%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $3,540 | $4,895 |
| Tuition in-state | $3,540 | $4,895 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $17,200 | $17,695 |
| Fee in-district | $3,208 | $3,208 |
| Fee in-state | $3,208 | $3,208 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,208 | $3,208 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 6,010 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,714 |
| Room charge | $5,490 |
| Meal charge | $4,224 |
North Carolina A&T State University majors
North Carolina A&T State University has granted 2,052 bachelor's degrees across 57 programs, 414 master's across 26 programs, and 68 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 | 237 | ||
| Psychology, General | 162 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 88 | 59 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 125 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 94 | 10 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 101 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 97 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 79 | 8 | 8 |
| Computer Science | 64 | 22 | 4 |
| Social Work | 45 | 33 | 3 |
| Information Technology | 72 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 31 | 13 | 10 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 44 | 7 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 48 | ||
| Animal Sciences, General | 46 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 37 | 8 | |
| Agriculture, General | 27 | 16 | |
| Industrial Engineering | 30 | 10 | 3 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 43 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 42 | ||
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 40 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | 32 | 6 | |
| Accounting | 21 | 14 | |
| Engineering, Other | 18 | 16 | |
| Transportation & Mobility Management | 34 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 33 | ||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 5 | 25 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 30 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 29 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 27 | ||
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 16 | 10 | |
| Information Resources Management | 25 | ||
| Architectural Engineering | 23 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 23 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 23 | ||
| Economics, General | 19 | ||
| Engineering & Engineering-Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 19 | ||
| Graphic Design | 19 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 13 | 5 | |
| Finance, General | 18 | ||
| Sociology, General | 18 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 18 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 17 | ||
| Child Development | 16 | ||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 11 | 5 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 15 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 15 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 13 | ||
| Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene | 12 | ||
| Adult and Continuing Education Administration | 11 | ||
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologies & Technicians, Other | 11 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 10 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 10 | ||
| Physical Sciences, Other | 10 | ||
| Physics, General | 8 | 2 | |
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 9 | ||
| Agricultural Engineering | 8 | ||
| Landscape Architecture | 8 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | ||
| Animal Sciences, Other | 7 | ||
| Surveying Engineering | 6 | ||
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 3 | ||
| Environmental Science | 3 | ||
| History, General | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Computer Graphics | 1 | ||
| Secondary School Administration & Principalship | 1 | ||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,052 | 414 | 68 |
North Carolina A&T State University has a graduation rate of 55%, which is among the 49% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 55% | 48% | 60% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
North Carolina A&T State University has published 11,264 scientific papers with 191,036 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 67 | 173 |
| 1993 | 66 | 212 |
| 1994 | 86 | 212 |
| 1995 | 98 | 284 |
| 1996 | 110 | 321 |
| 1997 | 113 | 329 |
| 1998 | 109 | 402 |
| 1999 | 111 | 518 |
| 2000 | 125 | 647 |
| 2001 | 119 | 724 |
| 2002 | 260 | 1302 |
| 2003 | 194 | 1213 |
| 2004 | 148 | 1305 |
| 2005 | 253 | 1555 |
| 2006 | 199 | 1820 |
| 2007 | 211 | 1982 |
| 2008 | 272 | 2219 |
| 2009 | 300 | 2619 |
| 2010 | 279 | 3135 |
| 2011 | 328 | 3938 |
| 2012 | 348 | 4648 |
| 2013 | 366 | 5339 |
| 2014 | 398 | 6288 |
| 2015 | 485 | 7102 |
| 2016 | 497 | 7920 |
| 2017 | 514 | 9077 |
| 2018 | 500 | 10879 |
| 2019 | 533 | 12985 |
| 2020 | 769 | 15894 |
| 2021 | 635 | 18440 |
| 2022 | 706 | 19841 |
| 2023 | 709 | 21530 |
| 2024 | 804 | 22769 |
North Carolina A&T State University alumni
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Taraji P. Henson
- Occupations
- writerfilm actoranimal rights advocatefilm directortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Taraji Penda Henson is an American actress. She has received several accolades, including a Golden Globe Award as well as nominations for an Academy Award, a Tony Award and six Emmy Awards (including four Primetime Emmy Awards nominations). 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 and New York Knicks, 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
- human rights activistpastorpoliticiancivil rights advocatefounder
- Biography
-
Jesse Louis Jackson is an American civil rights activist, politician, and ordained Baptist minister. Beginning as a young protégé of Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement, Jackson maintained his status as a prominent civil rights leader throughout his political and theological career for over seven decades. He served from 1991 to 1997 as a shadow delegate and senator for the District of Columbia. Jackson is the father of former U.S. Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. and current U.S. Representative Jonathan Jackson.
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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
- karatekasaxophonistastronautphysicist
- 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 Mind and Hand |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,759 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1601 E Market St Greensboro, North Carolina, 27411 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 299,000 |
| Phone | 3363347500 |