North Carolina A & T State University Acceptance Rate
Greensboro, North Carolina · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 30,717
- Admitted
- 14,183
- Yield
- 19.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, North Carolina A & T State University's acceptance rate has fallen from 57% in 2014–15 to 46.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 7,075 to 30,717 (+334%) over that period.
Its 46.2% rate makes North Carolina A & T State University more selective than about 86% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 53 tracked North Carolina schools, it is more selective than about 75%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (47.1% for women vs 44% for men, a 3.1-point gap). North Carolina A & T State University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 19.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 7,075 | 4,033 | 57% | 1,721 |
| 2015–16 | 6,010 | 3,635 | 60.5% | 1,780 |
| 2016–17 | 10,367 | 5,561 | 53.6% | 1,969 |
| 2017–18 | 10,661 | 6,634 | 62.2% | 2,309 |
| 2018–19 | 11,088 | 6,811 | 61.4% | 2,204 |
| 2019–20 | 15,083 | 8,792 | 58.3% | 2,289 |
| 2020–21 | 16,366 | 9,281 | 56.7% | 2,136 |
| 2021–22 | 21,528 | 12,346 | 57.3% | 2,930 |
| 2022–23 | 25,762 | 14,526 | 56.4% | 3,075 |
| 2023–24 | 30,717 | 14,183 | 46.2% | 2,755 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 21,155 | 9,974 | 47.1% |
| Men | 9,562 | 4,209 | 44% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 490–610 | 13% |
| SAT Math | 470–580 | |
| ACT Composite | 16–22 | 15% |
How North Carolina A compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is North Carolina A & T State University's acceptance rate?
North Carolina A & T State University's acceptance rate is 46.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (14,183 admitted of 30,717 applicants).
Is North Carolina A & T State University test optional?
North Carolina A & T State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to North Carolina A & T State University?
North Carolina A & T State University received 30,717 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 14,183.
What SAT score do you need for North Carolina A & T State University?
Admitted students at North Carolina A & T State University typically scored 490–610 on SAT Reading/Writing and 470–580 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is North Carolina A & T State University getting harder to get into?
North Carolina A & T State University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 57% in 2014–15 to 46.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.ncat.edu/.