North Carolina A & T State University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,540

2023 Average Net Price

$10,258

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0321%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

46.2%

30,717 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

13,885

86.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

55.3%

1,259 Graduates

About

North Carolina A & T State University is a higher education institution located in Guilford County, NC. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at North Carolina A & T State University were Liberal Arts & Sciences (237 degrees awarded), General Psychology (163 degrees), and Sport & Fitness Management (125 degrees).

In 2023, 2,601 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at North Carolina A & T State University. 62.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (2,007 degrees), 12.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (157 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at North Carolina A & T State University is $3,540, which is $−27,463 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at North Carolina A & T State University was 0.0321%, corresponding to 1 out of the 3,113 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at North Carolina A & T State University is $3,540, which is $27,464 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,258.

In 2023, 83% of undergraduate students attending North Carolina A & T State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,540

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, 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 $−27,464 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

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

Average Net Price

$10,258

2023 Value

11.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 North Carolina A & T State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,258. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of North Carolina A & T State University grew by 11.6%.

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

$9,944

Room and Board

$730

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at North Carolina A & T State University was of $9,944 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 6.16% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $730. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at North Carolina A & T State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2.35% with respect to 2022, when 85% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0321%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at North Carolina A & T State University was 0.0321%, which represents 1 out of the 3113 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

North Carolina A & T State University received 30,717 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 19.2% annual growth. Out of those 30,717 applicants, 14,183 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 46.2% acceptance rate.

There were 13,885 students enrolled at North Carolina A & T State University in 2023. 13% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

North Carolina A & T State University has an overall enrollment yield of 19.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

46.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

14,183

Accepted Out of 30,717

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of North Carolina A & T State University was 46.2% (14,183 admissions from 30,717 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 56.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 19.2%, while admissions declined by 2.36%.

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

13%

Submission Percentage (2023)

371

Scores Submitted (2023)

13% of enrolled first-time students at North Carolina A & T State University in 2023 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 13,885 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at North Carolina A & T State University is 12,007 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,878. This means that 86.5% 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 81.3% Black or African American, 4.45% White, 4.36% Hispanic or Latino, 3.98% Two or More Races, 0.85% Asian, 0.266% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0144% 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 (56.2%), followed by Black or African American Male (30.5%) and Two or More Races Female (2.87%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (36.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (16.6%) and White Female (7.56%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at North Carolina A & T State University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 13,885 students. The full-time enrollment at North Carolina A & T State University is 12,007 and the part-time enrollment is 1,878. This means that 86.5% of students enrolled at North Carolina A & T State University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% 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

80%

2023 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 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), 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 (2023)

Black or African American
11,290 enrolled students
White
618 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
605 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at North Carolina A & T State University is 81.3% Black or African American, 4.45% White, 4.36% Hispanic or Latino, 3.98% Two or More Races, 0.85% Asian, 0.266% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0144% 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 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% 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, 219 students (1.58%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 635 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 (2,007 degrees awarded). There were 12.8 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (157 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at North Carolina A & T State University is Liberal Arts & Sciences (237 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (163 degrees) and Sport & Fitness Management (125 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (441 degrees awarded), Agriculture (102 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (125 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 (476,818 people), Other managers (464,698 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (360,156 people), Civil engineers (298,389 people), and Mechanical engineers (215,878 people).

The most specialized majors at North Carolina A & T State University in 2023 are Engineering (441 degrees awarded), Agriculture (102 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (125 degrees), Human Sciences (60 degrees), and Communications (115 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

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 Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at North Carolina A & T State University are Engineering (441 degrees awarded), Agriculture (102 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (125 degrees), Human Sciences (60 degrees), and Communications (115 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (486,814 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (436,764 people), Construction (319,934 people), Elementary & secondary schools (303,730 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (246,840 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 (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
237 degrees awarded
General Psychology
163 degrees awarded
Sport & Fitness Management
125 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at North Carolina A & T State University was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 237 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

983

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,618

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 983 degrees were awarded to men at North Carolina A & T State University, which is 0.608 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,618).

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 2023, 99 degrees were awarded to men at North Carolina A & T State University in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.717 times less than the 138 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 145 degrees were awarded to men at North Carolina A & T State University in General Psychology, which is 8.06 times more than the 18 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

53%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 29% 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, 53% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 55% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at North Carolina A & T State University is Male and Asian (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.11% of graduates (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
2,007 degrees awarded
White
157 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
110 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at North Carolina A & T State University is black or african american (2,007 degrees awarded). There were 12.8 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (157 degrees).

2.96% of degree recipients (77 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
1,286 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
721 degrees awarded
White Female
87 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at North Carolina A & T State University is black or african american female (1,286 degrees awarded). There were 1.78 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (721 degrees).

Operations

North Carolina A & T State University has an endowment valued at nearly $165M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.77M (1.68%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, North Carolina A & T State University had a total salary expenditure of 396M. North Carolina A & T State University employs 156 Associate professors, 128 Professors and 121 Assistant professors. Most academics at North Carolina A & T State University are Male Professor (93), Male Associate professor (85), and Female Associate professor (71).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Carolina A & T State University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 284 employees, Service, with 149 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 139 employees.

Endowment

$165M

2023 Endowment

0.109%

growth from 2022

North Carolina A & T State University has an endowment valued at about $165M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of North Carolina A & T State University grew 0.109% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $269M 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

$45.2M - Federal
$2M - State
$1.29M - Local

As of 2023, North Carolina A & T State University received $45.2M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2M from state grants and contracts, and $1.29M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$153M

2023 Salaries

5.31%

growth from 2022

In 2023, North Carolina A & T State University paid a median of $153M in salaries, which represents 38.7% of their overall expenditure ($396M) and a 5.31% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.07% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.93% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$44.2M

Instructional Salaries

475

Number of Employees

In 2023, North Carolina A & T State University paid a total of $44.2M to 475 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

156 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

284 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at North Carolina A & T State University were Associate professor with 156 employees, Professor with 128 employees, and Assistant professor with 121 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Carolina A & T State University were Office and Administrative Support with 284 employees, Service with 149 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 139 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at North Carolina A & T State University was Male Professor with 93 employees, Male Associate professor with 85 employees, and Female Associate professor with 71 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at North Carolina A & T State University.

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