North Carolina State University at Raleigh
North Carolina State University is a public land-, sea-, and space-grant research university located in the state capital, Raleigh, home of the annual state fair and Winterfest. The largest university in the Carolinas by enrollment, NC State is home to 12 colleges and an entire research park, Centennial Campus, which is comprised of 75 university centers, institutes, and departments with 76 industry, government, and nonprofit partners. NC State’s Raleigh location also hosts the Gregg Museum of Art and Design, a Craft Center, and a number of “hallowed places,” such as the Memorial Tower and Free Expression Tunnel.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 15 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | October 1 |
Admitted Student Stats
50%
Submitting ACT
49%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 29
Average SAT Composite: 1349
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
36,042
Total Number of Undergrads
26,150
Classroom Sizes
0
100
54%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
81%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $9,131
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| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $29,916
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$11,957
|
| Books and Supplies | $1094
|
Aid & Grants
0
100
78%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
19%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,550
19%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,345
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$7,432
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
42%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,042
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$196
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
630
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
38%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Wolfpack
School Colors
red and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Atlantic Coast Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Raleigh
Charlotte
Greensboro
Washington
San Francisco
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
83%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$59,500
What Students Are Saying
3.94
Average Rating
A big school in a medium city with a small-community feel. With over 35,000 students and two huge campuses, you feel like you're part of one very extensive family. Everyone's part of the Wolf Pack!
Clare from Conyers, GA
NC State has challenged me to grow personally and academically. Even though campus felt huge at first, it wasn't hard at all to learn my way around the place and find some great places to study. I love meeting new people in classes and getting to know professors.
Michaela from Oak Ridge, NC
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