North Carolina A & T State University (NCAT) Introduction and History

Introduction

For students looking for a university where minority students are pushed to excel in the sciences, North Carolina A&T State University may be the right choice.

A historically African-American college, North Carolina A&T State University produces more minority graduates in science, math, engineering and technology than any other university in the nation. The university also produces many minority graduates in the areas of veterinary science, business and landscaping.

Located in Greensboro, N.C., the university has a 200-acre urban campus and a 492-acre rural campus for its agricultural programs. The college is a large enrollment school and is also a research university.

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Information Summary

Ranks 26th in North Carolina and 940th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	81.1
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$18,136
Admission Success rate	N/A
ACT / SAT 75%ile scores	22 / 1110
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	23 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	77% / 38%
Enrollment Total (all students)	12,142

History

The university was founded as a mechanical school for African-Americans in 1891, at the same time an agricultural and mechanical college was being established for whites. The college was located in Raleigh until 1893, when private donations of money and land allowed the college to relocate to Greensboro. The school enrolled female students from 1893 until 1901, and resumed co-ed studies in 1928.

The college played a role in North Carolina

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Academics

Primarily a hard science school, North Carolina A&T State University nevertheless has academic majors to suit a variety of interests.

The university offers 116 bachelor

Most Popular Fields of Study

Admissions

North Carolina A&T State University has a selective admissions policy, however, nearly 61 percent of all students applying to UNC Pembroke are accepted.

Students applying to the university are required to submit high school transcripts, SAT/ACT scores, documentation of civic or community involvement, character references, class rank, and extracurriculars.

Most North Carolina A&T State University students have a GPA of 3.25 or higher and SAT scores of 810 or higher.

The priority deadline to apply to the university is Feb. 15.

As of Sept. 2011, the university has a $45 application fee.

Financial Aid

Students applying to North Carolina A&T State University are eligible for federal grants and student loans. There are also a number of grants and scholarships offered by the state of North Carolina, the college and other organizations that students may be eligible for.

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Student Financial Aid Details

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Students

North Carolina A&T has an enrollment of more than 9,000 students, and the student body is predominately African-American. Enrollment is majority female (53 percent). The average student age is 22.

Located in Greensboro, N.C., students at North Carolina A&T State University can take advantage of all the benefits of living in the Triad, one of the most progressive, economically growing areas of the Southeast. The city has received plaudits for its beauty and livability and has a number of attractions students can enjoy.

The North Carolina A&T State University campus also offers many stimulating recreational and learning opportunities. Students can take advantage of a fitness and wellness center and they can also participate in a number of student organizations, including professional and academic groups, religious organizations, recreational clubs and more.

There are nine fraternities and six sororities at North Carolina A&T.

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Athletics

North Carolina A&T State University teams compete in NCAA Division I and in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. The university has a proud athletic tradition with many conference titles.

The university offers men

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