North Carolina A & T State University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,540

2024 Average Net Price

$10,097

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

49.9%

36,496 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

14,311

86.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

57.2%

1,247 Graduates

About

North Carolina A & T State University is a higher education institution located in Guilford County, NC. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at North Carolina A & T State University were Liberal Arts & Sciences (192 degrees awarded), General Psychology (176 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (133 degrees).

In 2024, 2,817 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at North Carolina A & T State University. 64.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (2,231 degrees), 14.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (154 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at North Carolina A & T State University is $3,540, which is $−28,380 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at North Carolina A & T State University is $3,540, which is $28,380 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,097.

In 2024, 74% of undergraduate students attending North Carolina A & T State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,540

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at North Carolina A & T State University was $3,540. The cost of tuition at North Carolina A & T State University is $−28,380 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of North Carolina A & T State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,097

2024 Value

1.57%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 North Carolina A & T State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,097. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of North Carolina A & T State University grew by 1.57%.

This chart compares the average net price of North Carolina A & T State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,413

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at North Carolina A & T State University was of $10,413 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.72% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies increased by 105% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at North Carolina A & T State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

74% of undergraduate students at North Carolina A & T State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 10.8% with respect to 2023, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at North Carolina A & T State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

North Carolina A & T State University received 36,496 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 18.8% annual growth. Out of those 36,496 applicants, 18,212 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 49.9% acceptance rate.

There were 14,311 students enrolled at North Carolina A & T State University in 2024. 19% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

North Carolina A & T State University has an overall enrollment yield of 15%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

49.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

18,212

Accepted Out of 36,496

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of North Carolina A & T State University was 49.9% (18,212 admissions from 36,496 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 46.2%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 18.8%, while admissions grew by 28.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of North Carolina A & T State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

19%

Submission Percentage (2024)

511

Scores Submitted (2024)

19% of enrolled first-time students at North Carolina A & T State University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

North Carolina A & T State University had a total enrollment of 14,311 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at North Carolina A & T State University is 12,438 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,873. This means that 86.9% of students enrolled at North Carolina A & T State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at North Carolina A & T State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.1% Black or African American, 4.32% Hispanic or Latino, 3.8% Two or More Races, 3.48% White, 0.88% Asian, 0.615% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.014% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at North Carolina A & T State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (53.5%), followed by Black or African American Male (29.4%) and Two or More Races Female (2.72%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (35.9%), followed by Black or African American Male (18.2%) and White Female (5.41%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at North Carolina A & T State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 14,311 students. The full-time enrollment at North Carolina A & T State University is 12,438 and the part-time enrollment is 1,873. This means that 86.9% of students enrolled at North Carolina A & T State University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at North Carolina A & T State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at North Carolina A & T State University was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), North Carolina A & T State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at North Carolina A & T State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
10,744 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
618 enrolled students
Two or More Races
544 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at North Carolina A & T State University is 75.1% Black or African American, 4.32% Hispanic or Latino, 3.8% Two or More Races, 3.48% White, 0.88% Asian, 0.615% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.014% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,247 students (8.71%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 805 more women than men received degrees from North Carolina A & T State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at North Carolina A & T State University is black or african american (2,231 degrees awarded). There were 14.5 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (154 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at North Carolina A & T State University is Liberal Arts & Sciences (192 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (176 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (133 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at North Carolina A & T State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering (458 degrees awarded), Agriculture (107 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (105 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Carolina A & T State University are Software developers (506,298 people), Other managers (479,028 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (370,213 people), Civil engineers (312,338 people), and Mechanical engineers (221,745 people).

The most specialized majors at North Carolina A & T State University in 2024 are Engineering (458 degrees awarded), Agriculture (107 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (105 degrees), Human Sciences (77 degrees), and Communications (134 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Carolina A & T State University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Podiatrists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at North Carolina A & T State University are Engineering (458 degrees awarded), Agriculture (107 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (105 degrees), Human Sciences (77 degrees), and Communications (134 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Carolina A & T State University are Computer Systems Design (599,078 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (475,728 people), Elementary & secondary schools (440,029 people), Construction (381,253 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (376,160 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by North Carolina A & T State University.

Most Common (2024)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
192 degrees awarded
General Psychology
176 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
133 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at North Carolina A & T State University was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 192 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at North Carolina A & T State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,006

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,811

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,006 degrees were awarded to men at North Carolina A & T State University, which is 0.555 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,811).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at North Carolina A & T State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 75 degrees were awarded to men at North Carolina A & T State University in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.641 times less than the 117 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 152 degrees were awarded to men at North Carolina A & T State University in General Psychology, which is 6.33 times more than the 24 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

34%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 34% of students graduating from North Carolina A & T State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
2,231 degrees awarded
White
154 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
108 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at North Carolina A & T State University is black or african american (2,231 degrees awarded). There were 14.5 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (154 degrees).

1.67% of degree recipients (47 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Black or African American Female
1,488 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
1,309 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
1,287 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at North Carolina A & T State University is black or african american female (1,488 degrees awarded). There were 1.14 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (1,309 degrees).

Operations

North Carolina A & T State University has an endowment valued at nearly $202M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 27.5M (13.6%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, North Carolina A & T State University had a total salary expenditure of 414M. North Carolina A & T State University employs 170 Associate professors, 139 Assistant professors and 131 Professors. Most academics at North Carolina A & T State University are Male Professor (96), Male Associate professor (95), and Female Associate professor (75).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Carolina A & T State University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 311 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 174 employees, and Service with 159 employees.

Endowment

$202M

2024 Endowment

22.6%

growth from 2023

North Carolina A & T State University has an endowment valued at about $202M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of North Carolina A & T State University grew 22.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $50.1M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at North Carolina A & T State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$50M - Federal
$3.91M - State
$578k - Local

As of 2024, North Carolina A & T State University received $50M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $3.91M from state grants and contracts, and $578k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$172M

2024 Salaries

12%

growth from 2023

In 2024, North Carolina A & T State University paid a median of $172M in salaries, which represents 41.5% of their overall expenditure ($414M) and a 12% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.31% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.07% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$52.3M

Instructional Salaries

513

Number of Employees

In 2024, North Carolina A & T State University paid a total of $52.3M to 513 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Carolina A & T State University were Office and Administrative Support with 311 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 174 employees, and Service with 159 employees.

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