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North Carolina State University at Raleigh

NC State University

Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-7001

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for engineering

North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a public institution in Raleigh with particular strength in engineering and business. With an average SAT of 1380, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 26.4K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

85% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $68,758 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,931.

Established
1887
Motto
"Think and Do"
Mascot
Mr. Wuf Mrs. Wuf
Type
Public land-grant research university
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I level (Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) sub-level for football)
Division
Division I

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40%Acceptance
1380SAT Avg
26,389Students
15:1Student:Faculty
85%Grad Rate
$68,758Earnings 10yr
$16,931Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

North Carolina State University at Raleigh Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate39.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1380

Reading & WritingMid: 665
640720
MathMid: 690
660740

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 30
2832

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

39.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1380

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,895
Tuition (out-of-state)$31,767
Room & Board$13,719
Books & Supplies$869
Total Cost of Attendance$25,613
Average Net Price$16,931
Median Debt at Graduation$20,121
Monthly Payment (10yr)$213

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$6,200
$30–48K$8,670
$48–75K$13,992
$75–110K$20,386
$110K+$24,211

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,931

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

66.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,320

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

200

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (305)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
26,389
Gender Split
50% / 50%
Women / Men
First Generation
19%
Pell Grant Recipients
19%

Race & Ethnicity

White 67%
Black 6%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 10%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate84.6%
Freshman Retention93.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$57,623
8 Years$65,113
10 Years$68,758

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$51,200
Men
$65,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#64
Forbes
#65
Wall Street Journal
#19
Washington Monthly
#89

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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