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North Carolina A & T State University

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 5,540
Student to faculty ratio 19 to 1
Acceptance rate 57%
Students retention rate 77%
On-time graduation rate 53%

Located in Greensboro, North Carolina, A&T State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

North Carolina A & T State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at A&T State is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in North Carolina is 15-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

A&T State boasts an impressive student retention rate of 77% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 80% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • HBCU
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

57.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,733

Cost of attendance at North Carolina A & T State University in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average $7,237
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$20,243

Cost of attendance at North Carolina A & T State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average $20,075
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 87 of freshman students at North Carolina A & T State University received on average $9,598 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,598
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 1,200 57% $5,312 $6,374,369
Other Federal Grant 1,623 77% $5,893 $9,564,405
State Grant/Scholarships 1,005 48% $3,090 $3,105,427
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,283 61% $3,718 $4,770,405
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,817 87% $9,598 $17,440,237

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of North Carolina A & T State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of North Carolina A & T State University students is 53.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 60.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 43.9%.

53.1%

  • asian 87.5% 7 students
  • African American 54.5% 835 students
  • white 32.6% 14 students
  • unknown 31.2% 5 students
  • hispanic 50.8% 34 students
  • International Students 33.3% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 43.5% 40 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Big South Conference
  • Baseball Big South Conference
  • Basketball Big South Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Big South Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

North Carolina A & T State University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

North Carolina A & T State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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