North Carolina A & T State University

School Description

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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is a public, comprehensive, land-grant university committed to fulfilling its fundamental purposes through exemplary undergraduate and graduate instruction, scholarly and creative research, and effective public service. The university offers degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral levels with emphasis on engineering, science, technology, literature and other academic areas.

As one of North Carolina’s three engineering colleges, the university offers Ph.D. programs in engineering. Basic and applied research is conducted by faculty in university centers of excellence, in inter institutional relationships, and through significant involvement with several public and private agencies. The university also conducts major research through engineering, transportation, and its extension programs in agriculture.

The purpose of the University is to provide an intellectual setting where students in higher education may find a sense of identification, belonging, responsibility, and achievement that will prepare them for roles of leadership and service in the communities where they will live and work. In this sense, the University serves as a laboratory for the development of excellence in teaching, research and public service.

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North Carolina A & T State University

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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T) is a HBCU historically black college/university and is a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina System. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). It is a land-grant university located in Greensboro, North Carolina. Founded in 1891 and known then as The Agricultural and Mechanical College for the Colored Race, NC A&T now (fall 2005) enrolls 11,103 students from across the United States.

NC A&T is one of the nation's leading producer of African American engineers with both B.S. M.S. and PhD degrees. NASA is one of the major partners of the School of Engineering. It is also the nation's top producer of minorities with degrees (as a whole) in science, mathematics, engineering and technology. NC A&T is also a leading producer of minority certified public accountants, landscape architects, and veterinarians. NC A&T offers 99 undergraduate degrees, 50 master degrees, and PH.D degrees in mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering, energy and environmental studies, and leadership studies. The bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral level programs in engineering are all fully accredited by ABET, the nation’s foremost engineering accrediting body. More than 90% of the full time faculty have PhD's. New interdisciplinary programs are global studies, entrepreneurship, and motorsports. A&T's motorsports program races internationally. The School of Business and Economics is also fully accredited in all undergraduate accounting and business programs by AACSB International. NC A&T is a member school of the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund.

The school colors are blue and gold. The school athletic teams are called the "Aggies". The School's Marching Band is known as The Blue & Gold Marching Machine. On the A&T seal are the words "mens et manus" (minds and hands), reflecting on A&T's early focus on agriculture and technical skills.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Mid-size City Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Aggies
Nicknames:
A&T, NC A&T

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
8,715
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
99%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 12,556
Students Receiving Aid:
94%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 35
Selectivity:
Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 99%
Part-Time 1%
Men vs. Women
Women 52%
Men 48%
Race/Ethnicity
African-American 90%
Caucasian 7%
Other 3%
Hispanic 0%
Asian 0%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 74%
Out-of-State 26%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
North Carolina 74%
District of Columbia 5%
Maryland 5%
Virginia 4%
New York 1%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 22%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference)
Basketball (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference)
Baseball (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference)
Track (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 3,114 $ 12,556  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 1,769 $ 11,211  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 1,345 $ 1,345  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,240 59%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 2,119 59%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 2,677 30%  
Student Loans:
$ 4,020 79%  
Any Aid:
  94%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 83% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 93%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 390, Math: 400
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 490, Math: 500
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 27%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 15, Verbal: 13, Math: 15
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 19, Verbal: 19, Math: 19

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 35.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

Degree Programs at North Carolina A & T State University

Bachelor's Level Majors

Photos

  • Greensboro four statue in front of Dudley Hall
    Greensboro four statue in front of Dudley Hall [source]
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    Image:Logo_NCAT_w158.gif [source]
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