North Carolina A&T State University has again earned national praise for affordability. For the third consecutive year, it ranks as the least expensive doctoral research university in the U.S. with an R1 or R2 Carnegie classification. The honor comes from Money magazine’s “Best Colleges in America 2025.” Best Value Among Research Institutions Money based its rankings on net price, student debt, and return on investment. NCAT’s estimated full cost for 2025–26 is $21,460. That’s the lowest among peer doctoral research institutions and ranks No. 7 overall out of 730 colleges nationwide. With average financial aid applied, the price drops to just $10,900. Prioritizing Affordability
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