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Students attend North Carolina A & T in Greensboro, North Carolina, a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. North Carolina A & T degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in engineering, engineering technician, and family and social work.
North Carolina A & T is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 390. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 400 and 500.
North Carolina A & T has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 11,103 students at North Carolina A & T (as of 2005). The school has a large minority student population.
North Carolina A & T offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
North Carolina A & T is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
North Carolina A & T State University
1601 E Market St
Greensboro, NC 27411
General Phone: (336) 334-7500
Admissions Phone: (336) 334-7946
Financial Aid Phone: (336) 334-7973
http://www.ncat.edu
North Carolina A & T awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 219 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, civil engineering, architectural engineering, chemical engineering, bioengineering, engineering physics, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 173 | college student counseling, elementary school teaching, school counseling, special ed, agricultural teaching, business teaching, industrial arts teaching, instructional media design, ... |
| Business And Management | 154 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance, transportation management |
| Engineering Technician | 128 | electronics tech, industrial tech, engineering technician |
| Family And Social Work | 97 | social work, child development, food and nutrition, family and consumer science |
| Liberal Arts | 94 | political science, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, English language and literature, history, English, speech and rhetoric, economics, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 78 | computer science, computer engineering |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 61 | registered nursing |
| Media | 59 | mass communication, broadcast journalism, public relations, radio and television, journalism |
| Therapy And Counseling | 57 | psychology |
| Design | 33 | graphic design |
| Science | 31 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 28 | agricultural economics, agriculture |
| Animal Science And Care | 26 | various animal sciences courses, animal science, animal health |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 19 | health and physical education, parks and recreation management, sports and fitness management |
| Mathematics | 13 | applied mathematics, mathematics |
| Art Studies | 11 | art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 8 | drama |
| Medical Adminstration | 7 | occupational health |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Architecture And Planning | 5 | landscape architecture |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 4 | agronomy |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 1 | criminal justice and safety |
Number of programs and degrees for North Carolina A & T in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 998 | 74 |
| Master's degree | 306 | 37 |
| Doctor's degree | 7 | 4 |
North Carolina A & T is a historically black college.
In 2005, North Carolina A & T had a total enrollment of 11,103 students (10,101 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 86% |
| Graduate | 14% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 10% |
| Black | 86% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 36% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 74% |
| Maryland | 5% |
| District of Columbia | 5% |
| Virginia | 5% |
| New York | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
North Carolina A & T offers campus housing for 2,225 of its 10,101 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Greensboro, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,214 | 5,143 | 83% | 2,231 | 43% |
| Men | 2,833 | 2,295 | 81% | 1,074 | 47% |
| Women | 3,381 | 2,848 | 84% | 1,157 | 41% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 390 | 490 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 500 |
| ACT Verbal | 13 | 19 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 19 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 19 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 27% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (336) 334-7946
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,114 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,556 |
| Room and board | $ 5,254 |
| Room charge | $ 2,954 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,300 |
| Books and supplies | $ 881 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,835 |
Financial Aid:
North Carolina A & T participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 290500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (336) 334-7973
North Carolina A & T has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 143 | 53 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 58 | 37 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 29 | 19 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 12 | $97,333 | 6 | $83,178 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 10 | $79,001 | 13 | $84,224 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $81,029 | 3 | $63,450 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 5 | $64,933 | 3 | $84,356 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 33 | $85,449 | 27 | $82,867 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 61 | $92,494 | 8 | $71,821 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 75 | $65,942 | 33 | $68,808 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 39 | $58,743 | 27 | $66,088 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 21 | $61,261 | 15 | $58,019 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 196 | $72,272 | 83 | $66,264 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Track | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 102 | 75 | 177 |
| Football | 58 | 0 | 58 |
| Track | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| Basketball | 9 | 12 | 21 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 4 | 49 | 53 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Economics
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Health
Animal Sciences, General
Animal Sciences, Other
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Transportation/Transportation Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Technical Teacher Education
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
Architectural Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering, Other
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Social Work
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets North Carolina A & T Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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