NCAT Admission Requirements
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NCAT Admission Overview
NCAT admission requirements are competitive. Last year NCAT admitted 49.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.61 GPA (A-) and SAT 1020-1190 / ACT 17-23. NCAT is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
NCAT is test-optional for 2026-27. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
NCAT Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Average
Admission difficulty for North Carolina A & T State University
Acceptance Rate
The NCAT acceptance rate is 49.9%. Last year, 18,212 of 36,496 applicants were admitted. That is the 12th lowest acceptance rate in North Carolina.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into NCAT and can you get accepted?
NCAT is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
North Carolina A & T State University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.61. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
NCAT GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.61Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.61
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at NCAT typically have around a 3.61 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. NCAT is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #11 in North Carolina for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
NCAT Test Policy
Test Submission Requirements
North Carolina A&T State University is test-optional for first-year applicants with a weighted high school GPA of 2.8 or higher for 2026-27. Students at or above that GPA may apply without SAT or ACT scores; applicants below 2.8 must submit scores (ACT 17 or SAT 930). North Carolina A&T strongly recommends sending scores for course placement, especially in math-heavy majors, even when they are not required for admission. Official scores should come from the testing agency.
Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://www.ncat.edu/admissions/undergraduate/how-to-apply.php
NCAT SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1020-1190Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
19%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 510
- Math 510
- Composite 1020
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 600
- Math 590
- Composite 1190
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at NCAT typically score around a 1110 SAT (middle 50% 1020–1190) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 61st percentile nationally. NCAT ranks #28 in the state of North Carolina for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1020 to 1190
SAT policy
NCAT is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1110 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
NCAT ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
17-23Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
20%25th Percentile Scores
- English 16
- Math 16
- Composite 17
75th Percentile Scores
- English 22
- Math 23
- Composite 23
Average ACT
Incoming testers at NCAT typically have around a 20 ACT (mid-50 17–23) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 51st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. NCAT places #33 among colleges in North Carolina for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 17 to 23
ACT policy
You may apply to NCAT without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 20.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
76% of North Carolina A & T State University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 36% are in the top quarter.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to North Carolina A & T State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Jun 1, 2027Days left to Apply
274Applicants have 274 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jun 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to North Carolina A & T State University is $60.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
NCAT is test-optional for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 49.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.61 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1020-1190); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Other Colleges to Apply To
Students applying to North Carolina A & T State University often consider these colleges
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199102.
GPA calculator: North Carolina A & T State University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026