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Overview of North Carolina State University
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As a research-extensive land-grant university, North Carolina State University is dedicated to excellent teaching, the creation and application of knowledge, and engagement with public and private partners. By uniting our strength in science and technology with a commitment to excellence in a comprehensive range of disciplines, NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world.

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34,340 students

49% admitted

$7,788 tuition/year

  • 27,108 full time
  • 7,232 part time
  • 15,143 men full time
  • 11,965 women full time
  • 20,435 applied
  • 10,137 admitted
  • 4,225 enrolled
  • $20,953 out of state
  • N/A fees
  • $5,434 room & board
  • $1,000 books

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At a Glance

Institution Type: Public
Campus Setting: Large city
Highest Degree Offered: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Level of Institution: Four or more years
Calendar: Semester
School Mascot: Mr. and Ms. Wuf
School Colors: Red and white
34,340 Students
Non-Degree Undergrads Graduates
Reviews: In Three Sentences
  • Shayna from Germantown, MD
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  • “NC State is a large school with a small school feel. You can walk around campus and always see a familiar face. There are always new people to meet as…”

  • Jun-13-2012 » Read More
  • Amanda from Belmont, NC
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  • “This is a great place for getting a real-world experience and meet a lot of different people from around the world. The professors are really knowledgeable and there is some…”

  • Jul-10-2012 » Read More
  • Hannah from Burlington, NC
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  • “This school is phenomenal! They are very dedicated to their students, do not let the size fool you! They are focused on providing an enjoyable, rigorous, memory-worthy, and intellectual environment.…”

  • Jul-16-2012 » Read More
  • Bishal from Raleigh, NC
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  • “North Carolina State University is my home. I am proud to say I am a student here and will be ecstatic to say I will be an alumni here. Before…”

  • Jul-17-2012 » Read More
  • Melissa from Charlotte, NC
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  • “NC State is a large school and somewhat easy to get lost in the crowd. Even so, the professors are for the most part very friendly and the student population…”

  • Jul-18-2012 » Read More
North Carolina State University
  • Located in Raleigh, NC
  • Public
  • 34,340 students enrolled
  • 49% admitted
  • $7,788 annual cost to attend
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Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Am I Enjoying Being Here
  • 5
  • Caroline from Taylorsville, NC
  • Jan-03-2012 I am a current student here

    I love the campus and its people. Everybody I have meet in my classes and around campus have been really nice. The university always has something interesting going on around campus, so its hard to be bored when you have free time!

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  • 5
  • Nia from Durham, NC
  • Dec-26-2011 I am a current student here

    I love it here because State offers many opportunities and resources. They have organizations on campus that will meet any of your interests and they constantly have employers come to the university to give students helpful tips on job searching. I know for the College of Management they have workshops everyday put on by employers. I also enjoy how State is constantly trying to improve. They never stop expanding and we are already the largest university in North Carolina.

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  • 4
  • Zachary from Charlotte, NC
  • Dec-22-2011 I am a current student here

    Yes I like being at NC State. Its alot of walking but I figure that is good for me. I have made many new friends which has helped out alot.

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