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NC A&T

North Carolina A & T State University · Greensboro, North Carolina · Public · HBCU

51%acceptance rate
1020–1180SAT middle 50%
17–23ACT middle 50%
$10,258average net price, in-state

NC A&T admitted 51% of 36,499 applicants (Common Data Set 2024-2025). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1020–1180 in the middle half. Test scores are required. 55% of students graduate within six years.

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Early decision and early action

NC A&T offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.

What admissions weighs

How NC A&T rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

Very important

  • GPA
  • Test scores

Important

  • –

Considered

  • Course rigor
  • State residency

Not considered

  • Class rank
  • Essay
  • Recommendations
  • Interview
  • Activities
  • Talent or ability
  • Character
  • First generation
  • Legacy
  • Where you live
  • Religion
  • Volunteering
  • Work experience
  • Showing interest

High school GPA

First-year students averaged a 3.73 GPA. 1.0% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.

  • 4.030%
  • 3.75–3.9919%
  • 3.50–3.7420%
  • 3.25–3.4913%
  • 3.00–3.2411%
  • 2.50–2.997%
  • 2.00–2.490.1%
  • Under 2.00%

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $20,680 in-state and $34,340 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $10,258 on average (in-state).

Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:

  • $0–30k$7,314
  • $30–48k$8,701
  • $48–75k$13,024
  • $75–110k$17,075
  • $110k+$18,685

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