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    A
  2. Value
    A
  3. Diversity
    A-
  4. Campus
    A
  5. Athletics
    A+
  6. Party Scene
    A
  7. Professors
    A
  8. Location
    A
  9. Dorms
    B
  10. Campus Food
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  11. Student Life
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  12. Safety
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North Carolina State University is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Atlantic Coast Conference
Address
2101 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27695
Website
ncsu.edu

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.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
48%
Application Deadline
January 15
SAT Range
1170-1350
ACT Range
26-31
Application Fee
$85
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Recommended
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
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Cost

Net Price
$13,066/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $6,701/ year
  • $30-48k
    $8,747/ year
  • $49-75k
    $13,244/ year
  • $76-110k
    $18,226/ year
  • $110k+
    $20,889/ year

Academics

Professors
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.174 responses
61%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.181 responses
53%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.180 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management
    605 Graduates
  • Biology
    361 Graduates
  • Textile and Plastics Engineering
    270 Graduates
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
    209 Graduates
  • Computer Science
    193 Graduates
  • Communications
    191 Graduates
  • Psychology
    190 Graduates
  • Chemical Engineering
    177 Graduates
  • Mechanical Engineering
    175 Graduates
  • Animal Sciences and Husbandry
    161 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
20,951Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
4%
Pell Grant
19%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 124 responses
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  • Diverse
    30%
  • Southern
    17%
  • Unique
    16%
  • Proud
    11%
  • Well-Rounded
    10%
  • Interesting
    5%
  • Driven
    4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
65%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.216 responses
Poll
81%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.270 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 136 responses
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  • Amazing
    21%
  • The Right Choice
    17%
  • Spirited
    17%
  • So helpful, for a big school
    10%
  • Welcome Home
    8%
  • More Than Amazing!!!!!!!!
    8%
  • Lively
    7%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$49,300/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
77%
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 responses
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One thing that I love about North Carolina State University is the amount of diversity and school pride here on campus. The people here at State are so welcoming and friendly towards one another that it is easy to find someone to study with, party with, or just become friends with overall. I think NCSU has one of the best engineering and communication programs here on campus and they also have a lot of resources at our libraries and everywhere else on campus. Their database is incredible and the library has so much information for you to refer to when doing research or completing an essay. This University has a strong reputation of academic success as well competitive students, which is makes our school very exciting. Each student is engaged and passionate about something and NC State encourages that each student pursue those goals. I highly recommend NC State as a college to consider in your future!
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My four years at NC State University were incredible! The student body is diverse, welcoming, and supportive, and the faculty/staff are encouraging and truly want you to succeed. My experience in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences was particularly outstanding - there are numerous opportunities to get involved, make connections, and learn more about potential careers. NC State has excellent facilities, a world-class library, never-ending opportunities for growth and engagement in the community, and more. I could not be more satisfied with my time at NC State, and would highly recommend the university to any college student searching for their next home.
I loved studying here! It was a big campus-but that just meant there was so much to explore. There were many activities to interest every type of student from athletics to student government and everything in between. There was student transportation so getting to class was never an issue as the Wolfline bus system ran all over the area. The student life was pretty amazing. There is a state of the art library as well as many places to eat on and around campus. Just minutes from downtown Glenwood Ave. nightlife was unlimited. There were tons of bars, nightclubs and restaurants.