First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 | January 30, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | February 1, 2027 | April 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: ncat.edu · checked September 26, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | North Carolina A & T State University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 MATH 131 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 MATH 131,132 | |
| Biology | 3 | 4 BIOL 100 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 CHEM 106, 116 | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 6 PHYS 225, 226 | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 ENGL 100 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 ENGL 100 | |
| United States History | 3 | 6 HIST 104, 105 |
Show all 29 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 MATH 131 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 MATH 131,132 | |
| Biology | 3 | 4 BIOL 100 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 CHEM 106, 116 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 8 CHEM 106, 116 CHEM 107, 117 | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 6 PHYS 225, 226 | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 ENGL 100 | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 6 ENGL 100, 101 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 ENGL 100 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 6 ENGL 100, 101 | |
| United States History | 3 | 6 HIST 104, 105 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 PSYC 101 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 MATH 224 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 COMP 120 or 163** | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 ECON 201 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 ECON 200 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 HIST 206 or 207 | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 6 HIST 206 & 207 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 ENVS 201 | |
| European History | 3 | 6 HIST 308, 309 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 SPAN 101, 102 | |
| Art History | 3 | 3 ART 124 | |
| Music Theory | 3 | 6 MUSI 101, 102 | |
| African American Studies | 3 | 3 HIST 106 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 POLI 310 | |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 Art Elective | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 FREN 101, 102 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 GERM 101, 102 | |
| Latin | 3 | 6 Foreign Language Elective | |
| Physics C | 3 | 6 PHYS 241, 242 | |
| Precalculus | 3 | 3 MATH 110 or 111 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 6 SPAN 404, 405 | |
| U.S. Government and Politics | 3 | 3 POLI 110 |
Source: ncat.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 192 |
| Psychology | 173 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 133 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 124 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 108 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 105 |
| Business Administration and Management | 93 |
| Information Technology | 80 |
Show the other 49 majors
| Mechanical Engineering | 80 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 69 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 68 |
| Animal Sciences | 52 |
| Computer Science | 49 |
| Social Work | 48 |
| Civil Engineering | 42 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 40 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 40 |
| Architectural Engineering | 39 |
| Industrial Engineering | 37 |
| Computer Engineering | 36 |
| Finance | 35 |
| Information Resources Management | 35 |
| Chemical Engineering | 32 |
| Political Science and Government | 30 |
| Child Development | 28 |
| Art/Art Studies | 28 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 28 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 26 |
| Sociology | 26 |
| Agriculture | 25 |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 23 |
| Accounting | 22 |
| Computer Graphics | 22 |
| Transportation/Mobility Management | 20 |
| Chemistry | 20 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 20 |
| Economics | 19 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | 18 |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | 17 |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | 17 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 17 |
| Graphic Design | 15 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other | 12 |
| Landscape Architecture | 10 |
| English Language and Literature | 9 |
| Mathematics | 9 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 9 |
| Music | 8 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | 8 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 8 |
| Animal Sciences, Other | 8 |
| History | 7 |
| Surveying Engineering | 7 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 6 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 4 |
| Physics | 4 |
| Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene | 4 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Ranked programs
Where North Carolina A & T State University ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs
- #22 for Architectural engineeringof 31 colleges
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, CAA
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, CAA
Basketball, Bowling, Golf, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
26% of men in fraternities · 1% of women in sororities · 10% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Greensboro-High Point, NC
800,722 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Piedmont Triad International (GSO)
Nearest hub airport
Raleigh-Durham International (RDU)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 11.5 of 20
Elevation
803 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
30°F
July high
89°F
Annual snowfall
7.1 in
Days at 90°F or higher
42 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,070 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Bennett College1 mi
- Greensboro College2 mi
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro2 mi
- Guilford College7 mi
- High Point University14 mi
- Elon University15 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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