North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, commonly known as North Carolina A&T, is a public university located in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Founded in 1891, it ranks 277 among U.S. universities and follows a semester-based academic calendar.

As the university is an HBCU, 94% of students come from a minority background. 60% of students are women, and 3.1% are international students. 43 countries and 28 states are represented throughout the student body.

11,130 undergraduate and 1,726 graduate students are enrolled. 77% of first-year students return for a second year, and the graduation rate is 52.1%.

117 different majors are offered, with 13% of students studying engineering, 11% studying business, and 9% studying one of the humanities. Extensive study abroad opportunities are available to over 200 different universities across the globe.

North Carolina A&T offers a small class size of 18:1, and one-on-one peer mentoring programs.

Prospective students’ applications are test-optional, and all applicants must pay a $60 application fee. Of recently enrolled students, the average GPA is 3.61, while average test scores are 19 for the ACT and 1030 for the SAT. The acceptance rate is 56.7%.

Tuition for in-state students is $6,657, and $20,167 for those who reside outside of North Carolina.

All students are considered for scholarships. Some students may need to fill out a separate application for monetary support contingent on specific circumstances.

Numerous internship opportunities are offered by the university. Students in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences are required to partake in a semester-long internship program.

30 graduate programs are offered, along with 117 undergraduate programs.

North Carolina A&T has over 150 student organizations with a wide array of topics including creative, academic, and identity-based clubs. Intramural sports are popular on campus, and all students are welcome to try out.

Located in Greensboro, students are situated in the Appalachian Mountains, with numerous outdoor activities available year-round. Moreover, the city itself has a rich cultural history, offering numerous museums, restaurants, and shopping areas.