North Carolina A & T State University
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and in-state North Carolina residents. earnings-to-debt ratio is tight. 52% 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 12,182 undergraduate students enrolled. North Carolina A & T State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 50%. The average net price after financial aid is $10,846 per year. The graduation rate is 57%, 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.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 9% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 237 | $45,367 | $53,072 | −$7,705 |
| Psychology, General | 163 | $45,215 | $50,706 | −$5,491 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 125 | $42,978 | $54,562 | −$11,584 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 122 | $60,863 | $68,257 | −$7,394 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 115 | $48,804 | $56,359 | −$7,555 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 101 | $51,474 | $55,378 | −$3,904 |
| Biology, General | 94 | $57,392 | $57,214 | +$178 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 79 | $85,463 | $92,135 | −$6,672 |
| Computer Science | 64 | $105,342 | $107,009 | −$1,667 |
| Animal Sciences | 59 | $48,155 | $49,634 | −$1,479 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 48 | $81,704 | $88,910 | −$7,206 |
| Social Work | 45 | $47,072 | $51,790 | −$4,718 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.
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 (12,182 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
North Carolina A & T State University
1601 E Market St
Greensboro, NC 27411
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at North Carolina A & T State University?
North Carolina A & T State University has an acceptance rate of 50%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is North Carolina A & T State University hard to get into?
North Carolina A & T State University is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of 50%. Solid grades and a complete application give most applicants a real shot.
How much does North Carolina A & T State University cost?
The average net price at North Carolina A & T State University is about $10,846 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at North Carolina A & T State University?
North Carolina A & T State University has a graduation rate of 57%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
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.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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