North Carolina State University
- 4 Year
- RALEIGH, NC
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North Carolina State University
- 4 Year
- RALEIGH, NC
- Rating 3.81 out of 5 3,210 reviews
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Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Valuegrade A+
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Campusgrade A minus
- Athleticsgrade A
- Party Scenegrade A minus
- Professorsgrade A
- Locationgrade A minus
- Dormsgrade B
- Campus Foodgrade A minus
- Student Lifegrade A+
- Safetygrade B minus
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- University of North Carolina System
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Atlantic Coast Conference
North Carolina State University Rankings
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NCSU Admissions
Acceptance Rate
45%
Application Deadline
January 15
SAT Range
1250-1420
ACT Range
27-32
Application Fee
$85
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Recommended
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
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Cost
Net Price
$14,958 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$10,351 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
68%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
78%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 174 responses61%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 204 responses54%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 203 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Business675 Graduates
- Biology305 Graduates
- Engineering292 Graduates
- Computer Science239 Graduates
- Mechanical Engineering230 Graduates
- Animal Sciences and Husbandry220 Graduates
- Psychology205 Graduates
- Communications200 Graduates
- Electrical Engineering200 Graduates
- Agricultural Business161 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
1
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
1
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
22,820 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
3,153
Undergrads Over 25
3%
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. 239 responsesPoll
82%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 293 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$52,500 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
82%
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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I am a transfer student from CFCC and have attended NCSU for only 3 semesters, which have been strictly online due to COVID. I attend NCSU majoring in CS. I have experienced campus life, meeting up with CS students I met from online, and going to the gym daily.
The CS program so far has been excellent. There are many competent professors, whom are experts on the subjects they teach, friendly to students
and willing to help them out at office hours. You are expected to work very hard here, and the tests and projects reflect that. I have learned very useful industry standard technologies such as Unix, Git, Java, C, OO principles, Data Structures, and Algorithms.
The campus life is very nice, with a huge gym with dozens of squat racks, basketball court, swimming pool, rock climbing walls, and more. There are tennis courts, soccer fields, football fields, and more right beside the gym. The libraries are beautiful and many great restaurants, lounges, and night life.
Amazing school!
The CS program so far has been excellent. There are many competent professors, whom are experts on the subjects they teach, friendly to students
and willing to help them out at office hours. You are expected to work very hard here, and the tests and projects reflect that. I have learned very useful industry standard technologies such as Unix, Git, Java, C, OO principles, Data Structures, and Algorithms.
The campus life is very nice, with a huge gym with dozens of squat racks, basketball court, swimming pool, rock climbing walls, and more. There are tennis courts, soccer fields, football fields, and more right beside the gym. The libraries are beautiful and many great restaurants, lounges, and night life.
Amazing school!
It is okay to be honest. I am a POC comp sci major so I spend most of my time on centennial campus. The Engineering programs are very hard and it is more expensive than the other programs so beware. If you want to do engineering be prepared to work your butt off! If you are thinking about transferring into engineering from exploratory studies, do not do it. Your best bet would be to be in a major then try transferring into engineering. The exploratory studies will kick you out in 4 semesters(~2 years I believe) if you do not get accepted to a major(source: a close friend of mine who tried to transfer into engineering from exploratory studies). Also, do NOT take physics for engineers(PY 205/206 & PY 208/209) at NC State, you are better off taking it somewhere else or take it in the summer where it would be easier! Centennial campus is much nicer than main campus but it still has its shortcomings. The food is not the best but also not the worse. Overall, not a bad school.
NC State University is a very good school, especially if you are pursuing a career in STEM. There are lots of course options, majors, and minors to choose from and you can make as many appointments as you'd like to talk with your advisor about these classes and which ones would fit your schedule and plan to graduate the most. Furthermore, there are so many resources available to utilize such as the tutorial center which offers group tutoring, one on one tutoring, drop-in tutoring, a writing center, and more! There are also plenty of programs and certificates intended to help people who are trying to become more career-ready such as with mock interviews/resume building/finding opportunities, identifying a major that suits your interests, etc. I think that despite being a large school they give you opportunities to meet with professors or TAs via office hours or after class. Class registration can be a nightmare though, get there early and meet with your advisor before yours opens.