North Carolina State University
- 4 Year
- RALEIGH, NC
CollegeGrad School
North Carolina State University
- 4 Year
- RALEIGH, NC
- Rating 3.84 out of 5 3,416 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Valuegrade A
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Campusgrade B+
- Athleticsgrade A
- Party Scenegrade A minus
- Professorsgrade A
- Locationgrade A minus
- Dormsgrade B
- Campus Foodgrade B+
- Student Lifegrade A+
- Safetygrade B minus
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About
- Branch of
- University of North Carolina System
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Atlantic Coast Conference
North Carolina State University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
NCSU Admissions
Acceptance Rate
47%
Application Deadline
January 15
SAT Range
1270-1440
ACT Range
27-32
Application Fee
$85
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Recommended
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
Application Website
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- grade B+
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- grade A+
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Cost
Net Price
$14,328 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$9,318 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
74%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
78%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 178 responses59%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 218 responses53%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 217 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Business805 Graduates
- Biology397 Graduates
- Mechanical Engineering285 Graduates
- Psychology283 Graduates
- Engineering251 Graduates
- Computer Science244 Graduates
- Communications235 Graduates
- Animal Sciences and Husbandry221 Graduates
- Agricultural Business172 Graduates
- Computer Hardware Engineering171 Graduates
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
3
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
2
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
1
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
23,414 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
3,091
Undergrads Over 25
6%
Pell Grant
18%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
66%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 253 responsesPoll
81%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 307 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$52,500 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
84%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%85%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 134 responsesSimilar Colleges
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North Carolina State University Reviews
Rating 3.84 out of 5 3,416 reviews
NC State is not just a school with great academics, campus, and people, but instead a wildly diverse cosmopolitan community. At State there is truly something for everyone. For those who don’t know or have never visited campus, State is located close to Downtown Raleigh. Students enjoy its busy commercial areas as well as the abundance of tech companies, government departments, and awesome parks. On the weekends, friends and myself enjoy the nightlife of Raleigh and the rest of the Triangle.
Besides the sense of place that NC State provides, the faculty is remarkable. They retain a sense of intellectual prowess without that air of elitism that other public and private universities might have. Every faculty member I have interacted with has been down to earth and actually cares about student success.
I have made so many great connections and friendships since being here. Even though the campus is huge and our student body is large, State feels like a close knit community. Go pack!
Besides the sense of place that NC State provides, the faculty is remarkable. They retain a sense of intellectual prowess without that air of elitism that other public and private universities might have. Every faculty member I have interacted with has been down to earth and actually cares about student success.
I have made so many great connections and friendships since being here. Even though the campus is huge and our student body is large, State feels like a close knit community. Go pack!
North Carolina State University has been a great place to spend my college years. Everyone here is super nice and welcoming. When touring around campus you will find that it is very green. Even though it is situated in Raleigh, the campus has a very outdoorsy feel. There are lots of trails and walking paths that go through campus.
Educationally, NC State is known for its College of Agriculture and Life Sciences as well as its College of Engineering. I am an electrical engineering major and therefore am a part of the College of Engineering. I have found that there are great resources available to students in the form of amazing professors, free tutors, etc..
Overall NC State is a great place to go to college! There are good people, it is in a great location, and there are plenty of activities to do.
Educationally, NC State is known for its College of Agriculture and Life Sciences as well as its College of Engineering. I am an electrical engineering major and therefore am a part of the College of Engineering. I have found that there are great resources available to students in the form of amazing professors, free tutors, etc..
Overall NC State is a great place to go to college! There are good people, it is in a great location, and there are plenty of activities to do.
Overall, I love NC State! The school culture is incredible, and I truly do believe there's something here for everyone. The program I'm in (elementary education) is definitely key to my experience at this school. Overall I find the College of Education to be challenging yet achievable. Additionally, it allows me so many different paths and opportunities, and I feel so supported by all the staff there. I will say that the factor that caused me to drop a star was their response to certain events. There was a mental health crisis here in the past, and I found their response to be underwhelming at best.