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Summary
North Carolina A&T State University is a public institution that was founded in 1891. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,206 and its setting is city. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. North Carolina A&T State University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, Tier 2. Its in-state tuition and fees are $5,199 (2012-13); out-of-state tuition and fees are $15,797 (2012-13).
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, or North Carolina A&T, is a historically black school and one of several engineering colleges in the state. Students can live on the school’s campus in Greensboro in traditional residence halls or Living and Learning Communities, which group students based on interests, including Project M.A.R.C.H. (Male Aggies Resolved to Change History) and S.C.O.P.E. (Success Coming through Opportunity and Powerful Experience.)
The North Carolina A&T Aggies sports teams compete in the NCAA Division I Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC). The NC A&T marching band, called the Blue and Gold Marching Machine, performs at sporting events. For graduate students, North Carolina A&T has programs through its business school and engineering school and also runs the Institute for Advanced Journalism Studies. Notable alumni of North Carolina A&T State University include civil rights activist Jesse Jackson; his son, Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr.; and BET’s 106 & Park cohost Terrence J (Jenkins).
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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is a public, doctoral/research activity, 1890 land-grant university committed to exemplary teaching and learning, scholarly and creative research, and effective engagement and public service. The University offers degrees at the baccalaureate, master's and doctoral levels and has a commitment to excellence in a comprehensive range of academic disciplines. Our unique legacy and educational philosophy provide students with a broad range of experiences that foster transformation and leadership for a dynamic and global society. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1891 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | city |
| 2011 Endowment | $29,473,552 |
Applying
When applying to North Carolina A&T State University, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due July 15. The application fee at North Carolina A&T State University is $45. It is least selective, with an acceptance rate of 66.4 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | least selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 66.4% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | July 15 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at North Carolina A&T State University is 18:1, and the school has 36.6 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at North Carolina A&T State University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Engineering; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities; and Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 74.5 percent.
Student Life
North Carolina A&T State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,206, with a gender distribution of 46.5 percent male students and 53.5 percent female students. At this school, 41.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 59.0 percent of students live off campus. North Carolina A&T State University is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 10,881 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Info & Services
North Carolina A&T State University offers a number of student services including placement service and health service.
| Students who have cars on campus | N/A |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At North Carolina A&T State University, 84.5 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $4,993.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $5,199 (2012-13) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $15,797 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $7,349 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
