North Carolina A&T State University
Source: nc_at.md
North Carolina A&T State University
Admissions (Class of 2029 / Fall 2025)
- Total applicants: ~25,000 (estimated from enrollment growth)
- Overall acceptance rate: 46%
- Early round: EA (non-binding), Nov 1 deadline — no published early vs. RD rate breakdown
- Class size: ~2,700 (estimated from total enrollment of 14,311)
- Yield: 19%
Academics
- SAT middle 50%: 960–1140
- ACT middle 50%: 16–22
- Avg unweighted GPA: 3.61
- Top 10% of HS class: ~15% (estimated)
- Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Demographics
- Women: 62%, Asian: 1%, Black: 79%, Hispanic: 4%, White: 5%, International: ~2%
Financial Aid / Net Cost
| Income Bracket |
Net Price |
| $0-$30,000 |
$7,493 |
| $30,001-$48,000 |
$9,168 |
| $48,001-$75,000 |
$13,038 |
| $75,001-$110,000 |
$15,941 |
| Over $110,000 |
$15,856 |
Athletics
500 varsity athletes (~3.5% of undergrads). NCAA Division I (FCS football), Coastal Athletic Association (CAA). 13 varsity sports (5 men's, 8 women's).
Notable
Largest HBCU in the nation by total enrollment (14,311 in Fall 2024). Strong engineering and agriculture programs. Recently moved from MEAC to CAA, elevating its athletic conference profile. 55% Pell-eligible. Net price is exceptionally low for lowest-income students ($7,493) as a public university. 67% of students are in-state (North Carolina). For simulation: the largest-enrollment HBCU with public-school pricing and moderate selectivity; a high-volume demand-side node.
Sources
- College Factual net price data (2024)
- NC A&T official Fast Facts page
- U.S. News & World Report NC A&T profile
- Niche.com NC A&T admissions
- NCAA.com NC A&T athletics