North Carolina A&T State University

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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