North Carolina A & T State University
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and in-state North Carolina residents. no major red flags in the data. 51% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
North Carolina A & T State University is a public institution located in Greensboro, North Carolina with approximately 11,925 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 46% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $10,980 per year. The graduation rate is 55%, and the typical graduate earns $39,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is a public, historically black, land-grant research university in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States. It is a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina System. Founded by the North Carolina General Assembly on March 9, 1891, as the Agricultural and Mechanical College for the Colored Race, it was the second college established under the provisions of the Morrill Act of 1890, as well as the first for people of color in the State of North Carolina. Initially, the college offered instruction in agriculture, English, horticulture and mathematics. In 1967, the college was designated a Regional University by the North Carolina General Assembly and renamed North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 55% graduation rate means roughly 1 in 2 students don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. That said, as the largest HBCU in the country with a strong STEM identity and an average net price of just $10,980/year, it offers real value — especially for students drawn to its engineering and agriculture programs and its tight-knit community. Median earnings of $39,300 a decade out are modest but manageable given the relatively low debt load of around $21K at graduation.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (11,925 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
North Carolina A & T State University
1601 E Market St
Greensboro, NC 27411
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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