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North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina

Experience the excellence of North Carolina State University, a public research institution rooted in agriculture and engineering. With strengths in science, technology, engineering, and math, NC State shines in fields like agriculture, education, textiles, business, and natural resources.

Join a dynamic community of 30,000+ students who thrive through hands-on learning, innovative research, and impactful connections across global industries. Discover the outstanding success at NC State.

Get to know North Carolina State University

28,422
Degree-Seeking Undergraduates
Enrolled female students
50%
 
Enrolled male students
50%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time students
91%
 
Part-time students
9%
 
Full-time to Part-time Ratio
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Retention rate
Full-time faculty
88%
 
Adjuncts
12%
 
Faculty Ratio
15:1
Student/teacher ratio
$6,535
In-state tuition cost
$30,583
Out-of-state tuition cost
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4-year graduation rate
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6-year graduation rate
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Acceptance rate
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Out-of-state students

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Great Teaching
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Engaged Students

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 10%
Hispanic/Latinx: 8%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 6%
White, non-Hispanic: 60%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 9%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 9%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 5%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 2%

Great Teaching

Vibrant Communities

Successful Outcomes

Admission & Aid

Admission

TEST SCORES
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FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 650 | 75th Percentile: 720
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 650 | 75th Percentile: 750
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 28 | 75th Percentile: 32
ACT Math
25th Percentile: 26 | 75th Percentile: 32
ACT English
25th Percentile: 26 | 75th Percentile: 34

Tuition & Cost

Tuition (in-state): $6,535
Tuition (out-of-state): $30,583
Fees: $2,360
Room: $8,338
Board: $5,994

Contact North Carolina State University

Contact Admissions

admissions.ncsu.edu
(919) 515-2434
undergrad-admissions@ncsu.edu

Campus Location

1210 Varsity Drive
Raleigh, NC 27695

(919) 515-2011

Visit NCSU Online

ncsu.edu

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