NC A&T Average GPA (3.73) & Acceptance Rate (50%)

Q: What GPA do most North Carolina A & T State University students have?

69.1% of North Carolina A & T State University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (30.3%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Acceptance rate: 50% for fall 2024

Average high school GPA: 3.73, as reported by the college for 2024–25

SAT, middle 50%: 510–600 reading and writing, 510–590 math

ACT, middle 50%: 17–23 composite

Average net price: $10,258 a year (2022–23)

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North Carolina A & T State University average GPA

North Carolina A & T State University reported an average high school GPA of 3.73 for its first-year students, in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.

How their high school GPAs were spread:

High school GPA	Share of first-year students
4.0	30.3%
3.75–3.99	18.7%
3.50–3.74	20.1%
3.25–3.49	13.3%
3.00–3.24	10.5%
2.50–2.99	7%
2.00–2.49	0.1%

First-year students who submitted a high school GPA, as North Carolina A & T State University reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. None had a GPA below 2.00. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.

North Carolina A & T State University acceptance rate

North Carolina A & T State University admitted 18,212 of 36,496 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 50%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

North Carolina A & T State University is a public 4-year university in Greensboro, North Carolina, with 12,497 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered North Carolina A & T State University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	510	550	600
SAT Math	510	550	590
ACT Composite	17	20	23
ACT English	16	19	22
ACT Math	16	18	23

19% submitted SAT scores and 20% submitted ACT scores, as North Carolina A & T State University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1074 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What North Carolina A & T State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Not considered
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with North Carolina A & T State University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

North Carolina A & T State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $10,258 a year at North Carolina A & T State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get into North Carolina A & T State University with a 3.5 GPA?

It would be within the usual range there: 30.9% of North Carolina A & T State University's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.5, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set, and it admitted 50% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.

Does North Carolina A & T State University require the SAT or ACT?

Check North Carolina A & T State University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. North Carolina A & T State University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 19% sent SAT scores and 20% sent ACT scores.

What is the acceptance rate at North Carolina A & T State University?

North Carolina A & T State University's acceptance rate was 50% for fall 2024: it admitted 18,212 of 36,496 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Is it easy to get into North Carolina A & T State University?

Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. North Carolina A & T State University admitted 50% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What GPA do most North Carolina A & T State University students have?

69.1% of North Carolina A & T State University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (30.3%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

How much does GPA matter at North Carolina A & T State University?

A lot: North Carolina A & T State University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school class rank and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What GPA do you need to get into North Carolina A & T State University?

North Carolina A & T State University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.73, as reported by the college in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.

What are North Carolina A & T State University's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of North Carolina A & T State University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 510–600 in reading and writing and 510–590 in math; ACT composite 17–23, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at North Carolina A & T State University?

Yes. North Carolina A & T State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What is the average net price at North Carolina A & T State University?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $10,258 a year at North Carolina A & T State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Before you apply, check North Carolina A & T State University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: North Carolina A & T State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
North Carolina A & T State University Common Data Set 2024–25North Carolina A & T State University: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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