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$6,813
per year
In-State Tuition
56%
Acceptance Rate
57%
Graduation Rate
78%
Retention Rate
North Carolina A&T State University is a public four-year institution in Greensboro, NC. Programs offered include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Psychology, Sports Management, Criminal Justice and Biology.
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20 of 20 CLEP exams accepted
Conditions North Carolina A&T State University places on CLEP credit
These values are from the university's 2025-26 catalog; German Language does not appear in it. North Carolina publishes no statewide CLEP chart — the community-college rule sets only the score, by reference to ACE at the time the college evaluates, and leaves the credit amount to each college, while the UNC System's credit-by-exam policy covers AP, IB and Cambridge rather than CLEP.
Technology & Computer Science
Business & Finance
Engineering
Major: Automotive Engineering Technology
Real Estate & Construction
Science & Research
Sports & Fitness
Agriculture & Environment
Trades & Skilled Labor
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Sports
5
Men’s teams
6
Women’s teams
Team Sports(5)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Volleyball
Individual Sports(3)
Tennis
Golf
Bowling
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
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NC A&T considers admitted freshmen for merit scholarships (apply by Nov 1 for priority) and offers full-cost scholarships such as the National Alumni, Dowdy and Cheatham-White awards.
National Alumni Scholarship
CompetitiveFull tuition, related fees, room, and board
Renewable: Renewable for up to four years if renewal criteria are met
Separate application with two letters of recommendation; the 2026-2027 application window was November 1 - January 10
U.S. citizens only. Minimum 3.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale. ACT and SAT scores were optional for 2026-2027.
Lewis and Elizabeth Dowdy Scholars Enrichment Program
CompetitiveFull 4-year scholarship: tuition and related fees, room and board (standard double occupancy)
Renewable: 3.50 cumulative GPA and hours earned at the end of spring term, plus annual program participation
Apply through the Honors College application portal by the priority deadline
U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens. Test scores are optional. Requires exceptional leadership and service.
Cheatham-White Scholarship
CompetitiveFully funded four-year scholarship: tuition, fees, housing, meals, textbooks, laptop, supplies, travel and personal expenses
Renewable: 3.5 cumulative GPA annually, full-time enrollment with at least 30 credit hours a year, and active Honors College membership
Apply through the Honors College application portal, including a school or self-endorsed nomination
U.S. citizens or permanent residents graduating high school in the spring before enrolling. Test scores are optional. Financial need is not considered.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 26, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$8,223
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$44,440
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Jul 2026
Conditions North Carolina A&T State University places on CLEP credit
These values are from the university's 2025-26 catalog; German Language does not appear in it. North Carolina publishes no statewide CLEP chart — the community-college rule sets only the score, by reference to ACE at the time the college evaluates, and leaves the credit amount to each college, while the UNC System's credit-by-exam policy covers AP, IB and Cambridge rather than CLEP.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 1 World Languages | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 2 World Languages | 12 | 62 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Greensboro, North Carolina
Guilford County
Control
Public
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