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North Carolina A & T State University admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 50%
- SAT (middle 50%): 1020-1190
- ACT (middle 50%): 17-23
North Carolina A & T State University is selective. If your GPA and scores land inside its admitted range, admission is realistic and the rest of your application makes the difference.
What you need to get into North Carolina A & T State University
Aim to land inside or above the middle 50% range. A SAT around 1190 or an ACT around 23 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students and makes North Carolina A & T State University a stronger bet. Below 1020, you are below the typical admit and the rest of your application, essays, rigor, and activities, has to carry more of the decision.
Is North Carolina A & T State University a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above North Carolina A & T State University's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair North Carolina A & T State University with schools in each tier.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into North Carolina A & T State University?
North Carolina A & T State University has a 50% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
What SAT score do you need to get into North Carolina A & T State University?
The middle 50% of admitted students at North Carolina A & T State University scored 1020-1190 on the SAT. Scoring above 1190 puts you in the top quarter of admits; scoring below 1020 means you are below the typical admitted student and will need the rest of your application to carry more weight.
What ACT score do you need to get into North Carolina A & T State University?
The middle 50% of admitted students at North Carolina A & T State University scored 17-23 on the ACT. Above 23 is strong, below 17 is below the typical admit.
Is North Carolina A & T State University a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above North Carolina A & T State University's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.