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North Carolina State University

North Carolina State University is a large, public institution located in Raleigh, nc. Founded in 1887, North Carolina State University offers undergraduate degrees in 309 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Public
Division 1
28,422 undergraduates
$8,895 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into North Carolina State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 41.7%
SAT score average 1376
ACT score average 29
Average high school GPA 3.83
Application fee $85
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Key deadlines

June
01
257 days away Application deadline date

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November
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! North Carolina State University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Engineering and Technology
Social Sciences and Psychology
Computer Science and Information Technology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Agriculture, Food, and Animal Sciences

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Biology, General
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Mechanical Engineering
Psychology, General
Computer Science
Communication and Media Studies

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $8,895
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,719
Books & supplies $869
Other expenses $3,121
Cost of attendance* $26,604
Average financial aid package $14,899
Estimated cost $11,705 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $31,767
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,719
Books & supplies $869
Other expenses $3,121
Cost of attendance* $49,476
Average financial aid package $14,899
Estimated cost $34,577 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? North Carolina State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 28,422, with gender binary students split 50% male and 50% female.

Total enrollment

38,464

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
60%
African American %
6%
Hispanic American %
8%
Asian %
9%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
12%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At North Carolina State University, students love their Student Alumni Association, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

2101 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27695
9195152434
www.ncsu.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Student alumni association

Pre-health club

Institute of electrical and electronics engineers

Pre-veterinary medical association at ncsu

Spanish club at ncsu

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about North Carolina State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is North Carolina State University?

North Carolina State University is located in Raleigh, nc.

What is the acceptance rate at North Carolina State University? 

The acceptance rate for North Carolina State University is 42%.

What’s the average GPA for North Carolina State University?

The average high school GPA for North Carolina State University students was 3.83.

How much does it cost for 4 years at North Carolina State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at North Carolina State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $106,416.

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