North Carolina A & T State University: Review & Facts

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North Carolina A & T State University is a medium four-year, public school with 13,490 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1891 and is one of the 8 colleges located in Greensboro, North Carolina.

North Carolina A & T State University is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU).

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and doctoral degree are available at North Carolina A & T State University.

Majors
Offered
87
North Carolina A & T State University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 87 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Computer Science, Psychology, Management, and General Studies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at North Carolina A & T State University is fair at 74% (above North Carolina average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
74%
Good
The graduation rate at North Carolina A & T State University is below average - 55%. Approximately 16% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at North Carolina A & T State University is reasonably decent -- 19:1. Find out more information on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is fairly high, $17,100 per year. The additional fees at North Carolina A & T State University (not included in tuition costs) are around $3,200; which makes it a total of $20,300 a year.

Read the details about North Carolina A & T State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
56%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 25,762 applications were submitted and 14,526 were accepted, so it is not very hard to be accepted at this school.

The college will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at North Carolina A & T State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,100
Medium
North Carolina A & T State University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at North Carolina A & T State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
North Carolina A & T State University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 5,600 students, which provides a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable - around $5,100 per academic year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at North Carolina A & T State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, North Carolina A & T State University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

North Carolina A & T State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
North Carolina A & T State University
1601 E Market St
Greensboro, North Carolina
27411, USA
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