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North Carolina A&T State University

North Carolina A&T State University

North Carolina A&T State University

Campus Features

You come to North Carolina A&T State University not just to achieve academic success, but to grow as an individual and find your place in a larger community. Our campus and the surrounding area provide many opportunities for you to grow outside the classroom. N.C. A&T is where you will discover your path to becoming a more well-rounded person and leader in whatever field you choose.

Spread over 188 beautiful acres, our campus reflects the pride of every Aggie, with its modern facilities and diverse student resources. It is a growing and busy place where you can always find something fun and interesting to do.

Recreation, Clubs & Athletics

A&T offers a wide variety of student organizations and clubs, as well as a very active Greek community of fraternities and sororities. Interested in playing a sport? We have a very active intramural and club sports culture.

Our Traditions

From Welcome Week to Homecoming to Graduation, there’s always something exciting happening on campus. The only thing that matches Aggie pride is Aggie fun!

120+

student clubs and organizations offer something for everyone


13

on-campus dining halls and restaurants
including Mcalister's deli, Aggie wings & cafe, Starbucks, Chick-fil-a, and 1891 bistro

11

club sports
including basketball, flag football, soccer, and volleyball

Arts & Culture

Those with a creative streak can find numerous ways to express themselves at A&T, from theater to music to art. Our campus is just nine blocks from downtown Greensboro, home to an eclectic mix of opportunities to see or participate in the arts.

    Alumni Statistics

    Rankings

    • No. 1 Historical Black College and University in America (Washington Monthly & Money Magazine)
    • Top 40 in Social Mobility*
    • Top 50 in Most Innovative Universities*

    *Among the top national universities (U.S. News & World Report)

    Prominent alumni include:

    • U.S. Congresswoman Alma Adams (D-NC)
    • Kevin Wilson, Jr., Academy Award-nominated filmmakerChicago Bears football star Tarik Cohen
    • Tarik Cohen
    • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan
    • Tarik Cohen, running back, Chicago Bears of the NFL
    • MacArthur Foundation "Genius Grant" winner and landscape architect Walter Hood
    • The Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., civil rights activist
    • Dr. Lynn Perry Wooten, President, Simmons University
    • Mamie "Peanut" Johnson, one of only three women to play in pro baseball's Negro Leagues before Major League Baseball was racially integrated
    • Brad Holmes, General Manager and Executive Vice President, Detroit Lions of the NFL
    • Dr. Ronald E. McNair, NASA astronaut who perished in the 1986 space shuttle Challenger tragedy
    • The A&T Four: Jibreel Khazan, Gen. Joseph McNeil, the late Franklin McCain, and David Richmond
    • Supreme Court Chief Justice Henry E. Frye (ret.), first Black justice and chief justice on the court
    • Judge Elreta Alexander-Ralston, first Black woman graduate of Columbia Law School, first Black woman elected to the bench in America
    • Actor/producer Terrence J
    • Alvin Attles, vice president of Golden State Warriors, NBA Hall of Fame
    • Retired Brig. Gen. Clara Leach Adams–Ender
    • Elvin Bethea, 2003 NFL Hall of Famer
    • Janice Bryant-Howroyd
    • Janice Bryant-Howroyd, founder and CEO of ActOne
    • Willie Deese, retired president, Merck Global Manufacturing Division
    • Lt. Col. Paul "Loco" Lopez, U.S. Air Force
    • North Carolina Secretary of Revenue Ronald Penny
    • Darryl Johnson, defensive end, Charlotte Panthers
    • Addie Whisenant, White House director of African American Media under President Barack Obama 
    • Donna Scott James, president, and managing director, Lardon Associates LLC
    • Brandon "Big Stuff" Parker, offensive tackle, Las Vegas Raiders of the NFL
    • Dmitri Stockton, president and CEO of GE Consumer Finance for Central and Eastern Europe
    • Franklin "Mac" McCain, defensive back, Denver Broncos of the NFL
    • Zonya Johnson, Broadway actor, and singer
    • Former U.S. Congressman Edolphus Towns (D-NY)
    • Retired Brig. Gen. Jimmy E. McMillian

    Student Testimonials

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    Locations

    Locations
    • Greensboro

      1601 E. Market Street, 27411, Greensboro

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