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North Carolina A & T State University Computer Science Programs

North Carolina A & T State University is a public institution located in Greensboro, NC. A Major City Center provides a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

North Carolina A & T State University Rankings

NCAT is featured in these rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#9 of 22	State — North Carolina
Overall Quality	#61 of 168	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#294 of 692	Nationwide

Where Is North Carolina A & T State University?

Contact details for NCAT are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1601 E Market St, Greensboro, NC 27411
Phone:	3363347500
Website:	www.ncat.edu/
Admissions:	www.ncat.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.ncat.edu/admissions/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into NCAT?

You can apply to NCAT online at: https://www.ncat.edu/admissions/apply/index.php

NCAT is classified as Selective (30-50%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for NCAT

These are the things NCAT looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into NCAT?

NCAT maintains an acceptance rate of 50%, making it moderately selective. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 15% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

19% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 20% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at NCAT, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 510 and 600. Math scores were between 510 and 590.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1020 to 1190. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at NCAT ranged between 17 and 23.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at NCAT vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	11,234	5,563	50%
Women	25,254	12,645	50%

Can I Afford North Carolina A & T State University?

The average net price after aid at NCAT is $10,980. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$3,540
In-State Fees	$3,273
Out-of-State Tuition	$17,400
Out-of-State Fees	$3,273
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$6,813
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$20,673

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 22% of students at NCAT receive some form of financial aid (2,723 students).

Approximately 74% of students at NCAT receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,685 per student.

52% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,773.

Student Loan Debt

55% of NCAT undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,582 per year.

North Carolina A & T State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,916 students enrolled at NCAT. NCAT is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 11,925 undergraduate students at NCAT, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of North Carolina A & T State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	71
Black or African American	9,241
Hispanic	536
White	321
American Indian/Alaska Native	71
Two or More Races	477
Non-Resident	59

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at NCAT are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
North Carolina	1,567
Maryland	150
Georgia	143
Illinois	111
South Carolina	98

Additionally, approximately 0.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

North Carolina A & T State University Graduate Student Diversity

1,669 of NCAT’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at NCAT, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of North Carolina A & T State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	45
Black or African American	973
Hispanic	53
White	141
American Indian/Alaska Native	6
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	46
Non-Resident	353

Online Learning at North Carolina A & T State University

NCAT provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

7,351 undergraduate students at NCAT took at least one online class — of those, 989 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 311 students took at least one online class and 667 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at North Carolina A & T State University

Below are the computer science programs are offered at NCAT, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	50	31	8	89
Computer and Information Sciences, General	81	—	—	81
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	—	45	—	45
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other	—	—	—	33
Computer Software and Media Applications	23	—	—	23

Academic Programs at North Carolina A & T State University

NCAT offers 25 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

NCAT has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.