North Carolina A&T State University: what international applicants need

What are North Carolina A&T State University's application deadlines for 2026–27?

North Carolina A&T State University has 2 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on November 1, 2026 and Regular Decision on February 1, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is North Carolina A&T State University's acceptance rate?

49.9% for students who started in fall 2024: North Carolina A&T State University admitted 18,212 of its 36,496 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

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

North Carolina A&T State University is test-flexible for 2026–27: it accepts other exams in place of the SAT or ACT, and its testing page lists which ones.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (November 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (February 1, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for North Carolina A&T State University?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 510–590 in Math and 510–600 in Reading and Writing (19% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 17–23.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is North Carolina A&T State University's application fee for international students?

North Carolina A&T State University's application fee is $60 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.

Does North Carolina A&T State University accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

No. North Carolina A&T State University accepts the Common App fee waiver from US students only.

• If the fee is a real obstacle, write to the admissions office: some universities grant waivers on request.

Which English tests does North Carolina A&T State University accept?

North Carolina A&T State University lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, Duolingo English Test, PTE Academic, and Cambridge English as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does North Carolina A&T State University accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests North Carolina A&T State University accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does North Carolina A&T State University require?

North Carolina A&T State University doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does North Carolina A&T State University require the Common App personal essay?

No. North Carolina A&T State University doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does North Carolina A&T State University have?

59 of North Carolina A&T State University's 12,497 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 0.5%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does North Carolina A&T State University cost for international students?

North Carolina A&T State University is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $20,673 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $6,813). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $8,832. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $34,605 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source