North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Test-optional does not mean test scores are irrelevant at NC A&T. With a 51% admit rate, submitting a score near the top of the middle range, about a 1180 SAT or 23 ACT, can strengthen your application, especially if your GPA is around the 3.73 average.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University facts and stats
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University enrolls about 12,497 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. NC A&T has a 6-year graduation rate of 57%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 20:1.
Greensboro, NC
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Key North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
June 1
Early Action
October 15
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
December 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because NC A&T is test-optional, use this timeline only if you plan to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first test by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and early fall for retakes; for the October 15 Early Action deadline, the August SAT or September ACT is likely the last retake that will arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
NC A&T’s in-state tuition is $3,540, while out-of-state tuition is $17,400. About 79% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $6,825. For priority financial aid consideration, submit the FAFSA by December 1.
For out-of-state students, NC A&T’s tuition is $17,400, while in-state tuition is $3,540; room and board is $8,832. About 79% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $14,246. Merit awards average $6,825 for eligible students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $28,012.
Student life at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
27% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Priority
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus.
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