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North Carolina State University at Raleigh

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Raleigh, NC · City · 27,371 students
Website Common App Forbes ranking Scorecard
Nov 1 · Early Action · in 21 days
Checked Sep 2026 · admissions.ncsu.edu
$17,303
Average net priceYour net price
In-state
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
85%
Graduation rate
70% typical
$68,758
Earnings 10 years on
$63,395 typical
42%
Acceptance rate
73% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

North Carolina State University is a premier public land-grant research institution renowned for its top-ranked programs in engineering, agriculture and life sciences, veterinary medicine, and design. Anchored in the dynamic Research Triangle, the university sets itself apart with its state-of-the-art Centennial Campus, where corporate partners collaborate directly with students and faculty, alongside the nation's only dedicated Wilson College of Textiles. Campus life is defined by a hands-on "Think and Do" ethos, spirited Wolfpack athletic traditions, and exceptional access to research, internships, and industry connections throughout the Raleigh area.

Wikipedia:North Carolina State University is a public land-grant research university in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1887 by the North Carolina General Assembly as an agricultural and mechanical college, it is the largest university in the Carolinas and a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina system.

Location
Raleigh, NC, 27695-7001 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
RDU · Raleigh-Durham
9 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$8,799$32,847
Housing & food (on campus)$14,332$14,332
Books & supplies$876$876
Cost of attendance$26,425$54,779
Average net price$17,303Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$32,847
In-state: $8,799
Housing & food (on campus)$14,332
Books & supplies$876
Cost of attendance$54,779
In-state: $26,425
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $17,303
How it’s made up · out-of-state
Tuition$34,961
Housing$8,738
Food$6,684
Books & supplies$642
Personal expenses$1,650
Transportation$2,060
Total published by the school$54,779
Net price by family income · in-state students
$0–30k
$6,382
$30–48k
$8,758
$48–75k
$13,334
$75–110k
$20,087
$110k+
$24,652
Grants from the school
48% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $8,053
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
85%
Within 4 yrs
68%
Back for yr 2
94%
Transferred
10%
Pell students: 80.0% · others: 86.5% 
8 yrs after starting
85% graduated · 10% transferred · 4% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$57,623
10 yrs after entry$68,758
Debt
Median at graduation$20,121
Monthly payment$213
Middle 50% owe$8.8k–$26.8k
90th percentile$31,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral University: 70% graduate within 6 yrs, $63,395 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
42%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1376
R 650–720 · M 650–750
ACT midpoint
30
Comp 28–32 · E 26–34 · M 26–32
SAT middle 50%: 1300–1470
40080012001600
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 37.5% · women 45.7% 
Yield: 31.8% of admitted students enroll 
Application deadlines · first-year, fall 2027 entry
Early Action
Nov 1 2026
in 21 days
Not binding: apply early, hear early, and you can still apply elsewhere.
Regular Decision
Jan 15 2027
in 96 days
Not binding: the standard deadline.
Checked Sep 2026 · admissions.ncsu.edu · Confirm on the school's site before you apply.

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Essay prompts
From North Carolina State University at Raleigh (admissions.ncsu.edu) · The page doesn't state a year · checked Sep 28, 2026
  • Explain why you selected the academic program(s) above and why you are interested in studying these at NC State.

Quoted from North Carolina State University at Raleigh's own page. The application itself is the final word.

The personal essay is separate: see the Common App essay prompts.

Student Body
Gender
Men 50%Women 50%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
15 : 1
Pell grant
20%
First-gen
19%
Family income
$64,900
Independent
11%
Veterans
0%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
6%
Where first-years come from
In state (NC)
86.1%
Out of state
12.1%
International
1.4%

Most out-of-state first-years from: VA 132 · NY 69 · MD 66 · PA 51 · NJ 49

Race & ethnicity
White
66%
Hispanic
9%
Black
6%
Asian
10%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I-FBS
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Gymnastics
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$57,623
After 10 yrs
$68,758
Business Administration, Management and Operations918
Biology, General436
Psychology, General296
Computer Science287
Mechanical Engineering250
Animal Sciences233
Communication and Media Studies197
Textile Sciences and Engineering192
Political Science and Government177
Biomedical/Medical Engineering160
Civil Engineering141
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering136
Natural Resources Conservation and Research133
Chemical Engineering131
Accounting and Related Services125
Agricultural Business and Management123
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$2.2B
Full-time faculty
88%
Faculty salary
$12,820/mo
Teaching spend
$18,060
per student
Federal loans
33%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral University
Research activity
R1 — very high research
$717M research spending · 603 research doctorates a year
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, more selective admissions

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