North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University [NCAT], USA: 2023-2024 Admissions: Entry Requirements, Acceptance Rate, Fees, Deadlines, Application Process

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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NCAT) admissions are fairly competitive with an acceptance rate of 58.3%. The university has a total of 3,342 international students. Prospective applicants can apply to the university in the Fall and Spring semesters. NCAT follows an admission policy set by the University of North Carolina System that requires limiting the number of out-of-state students in the entering freshman class to 25%.

Programs offered at NCAT include 54 undergraduate degree programs, 29 master’s programs, and 9 doctoral degree programs organised through its eight colleges & schools. Students going to NCAT have an overall average GPA of 3.60, average SAT and ACT score of 1,037 and 19.07 respectively. All the accepted students are required to confirm their enrolment arrangements on December 20 for the spring semester. Moreover, students are only permitted to submit one application per semester. The university is currently following the test-optional policy, meaning standardized test scores are optional for 2023 freshmen applicants.

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Highlights

Application Mode	Online
Application Fee	60 USD
Mode of Payment	Check, Money Order, Credit Card
Intake Session	Fall and Spring
Academic Calendar	Semester-Based
Acceptance Rate	58.3%
Average GPA	3.7
English Language Proficiency	Mandatory
Financial Assistance	Available
Official Website	www.ncat.edu

NCAT Admission Deadlines

All international applicants willing to study in the US have a similar deadline for all undergraduate programs. Graduate programs have priority and general deadlines. To avail the benefit of priority review for merit-based scholarship grants and less-seat programs, applicants are strongly advised to submit the completed application by the priority deadline. Applications received after the priority deadline are evaluated on a space-available basis.

Category	Fall	Spring
Undergraduate	June 1	October 1
Graduate
Priority Deadline	February 1	September 1
Priority Deadline For MSW (Social Work)	January 15*	Applications Not Accepted
Regular Deadline	June 1	October 1

NCAT International Admissions

International candidates willing to study at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University need to fulfill additional requirements in addition to the standard admission requirements. Graduate applicants need to provide electronic copies of all required documents to the online application portal.

Application Portal: Online
Application Fee: 60 USD
Admission Requirements:

Completed online application form
Official high school transcripts
Proof of English language proficiency
3.0 overall GPA
Documented proof of financial sufficiency
Valid passport copy
2-3 letters of recommendation
Standardised test scores
Personal statement

English Language Proficiency Requirements

Test	Undergraduate	Graduate
TOEFL IBT	79-80	80+
TOEFL PBT	550	-
Duolingo English Test (DET)	105	-
IELTS	6.5 Band	6.0+
PTE Academic	53	53+
SAT Reading	400+	-
Cambridge English Test	C1 Level Completion	-

US Visa Process & Requirements

International students require a student visa to study in the US. NCAT mails the I-20 form to students along with an official admission or acceptance letter to its accepted international students. Full-time students are required to obtain an F-1 student visa. The students need to pay the SEVIS I-901 fee and apply at a U.S. Embassy/ Consulate for the visa.

To obtain the F-1 visa, successful completion of the visa interview is mandatory. A US Consular Officer takes the interview. At the time of the interview, students need to make the interviewer believe their intention of returning to their home country after the completion of their studies in the US.

Steps to apply for the visa:

Complete the DS-160 form (Online Visa Application)
Print the application confirmation page for future references
Upload photographs on the application form in the standardized photo format
Schedule the visa interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate
Prepare for the interview.
Pay the visa application fee of 160 USD
Gather the required and supporting documentation

Before the visa interview, gather and prepare the following documents:

Valid passport copy
Photographs
I-20 form
NCAT Admission or acceptance letter
Form DS-160 confirmation page
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Visa Application fee payment receipt
Academic documents
Health insurance
Immunization proof
Financial documentation

NCAT Undergraduate Admissions

NCAT offers 54 undergraduate degree programs with 29 minors programs. Freshmen applicants have similar requirements for all bachelor programs. The deadlines for both semesters are also the same. Some most popular majors are Communication, Liberal Arts and Humanities, Sport and Fitness Management, Criminal Justice and Safety Studies, and Psychology.

Application Portal: Online Application Portal or Common App
Application Fee: 60 USD
Admission Requirements:

Completed application form
Official high school transcripts & mark-sheets
English language proficiency proof
SAT/ACT scores (optional)
Documented proof of financial sufficiency
Valid passport copy

NCAT Graduate Admissions

NCAT offers 29 master’s degree programs, 9 doctoral programs, and 9 certificate programs. Some graduate programs may have additional admission criteria along with the standard graduate college admission requirement. Applicants are advised to carefully follow all application instructions and apply as early as possible.

Application Portal: Graduate Admission Portal
Application Fee: 60 USD
Admission Requirements:

Completed online application form
Transcripts
3.0 overall GPA in bachelors
Letters of Recommendation
GRE/GMAT scores
Personal statement
Proof of English language proficiency

Below is a detailed overview of some graduate programs’ admission requirements:

Requirements	MBA	MS in Data Science & Engineering	MS in School Counseling	Master of Accountancy	MS in Mental Health Counseling
Recommendation Letters	Required (two)	Required (three)	Required (three)	Required (two)	Required (three)
Resume/CV	Required	Recommended	Required	Required	Required
GRE/GMAT	Required, Waived Off In Case Of 3.30 GPA	Not Required	Not Required	Required, Waived Off In Case Of 3.30 GPA	Not Required
Interview	Not Required	Not Required	Required	Not Required	Required

Applications received after admission deadlines are not accepted and reviewed. All study abroad students must meet minimum admissions requirements to be eligible for admissions. As for graduate admissions, satisfying minimum admission criteria is not guaranteed admission proof. Graduate applications go through competitive departmental evaluations that result in the recommendation to admit or reject an applicant. The evaluation is based on the timely submission of all required documents and exceptional academic records and high test scores.

FAQs

Ques. What should I write in a statement of purpose?

Applicants should describe their career objectives, research interests, and a list of publications, as well as professional and volunteer experience relevant to their chosen program of study. Academic honors and achievements should also be demonstrated in the statement of purpose.

Ques. Can I submit a personal essay in the international undergraduate application?

The university has advised undergraduate applicants to not submit personal statements or essays along with their application; It is neither required nor recommended. Personal essays aren’t reviewed in the application process.

Ques. Whose recommendation does the graduate admission committee prefer?

Admissions committees prefer recommendations from current or previous academic instructors or professors and superiors at the applicant’s workplace. Personal recommendations are discouraged.

Ques. Is admission application fee waiver available in NCAT?

Yes. The application fee waiver is available in certain cases. You need to request a waiver from the university and check their eligibility.

Ques. What are some prompts to write an effective personal statement for graduate programs admission?

An effective personal statement explains professional objectives, research interests, and a list of publications, experience, academic awards, and organizations customized to the program of interest. Additional information may be provided if relevant to the applied program or for the evaluation of the admission committee.