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North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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Location: North Carolina State University at Raleigh

NC State University

Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-7001

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Large campusUrbanGreek lifeSports culture

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

Campus Visits

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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

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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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%

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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

6600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,320

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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

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Programs (305)

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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

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Forbes

#65

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Wall Street Journal

#19

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Washington Monthly

#89

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More About This School

Varsity Sports — Wolfpack

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Rankings

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History & Fun Facts

•After opening in 1889, North Carolina A M saw its enrollment fluctuate and its mandate expand.
•In 1917, it changed its name to "North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering"—or "North Carolina State" for short.
•This conglomeration became the University of North Carolina in 1931.
•In 1942, Van Leer successfully encouraged NC State's first women to pursue an engineering degree, 4-5 women would enroll and the first women graduated in 1941.
•One of his students Katharine Stinson became the Federal Aviation Administration's first female engineer.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

106Above Average

Estimated from NC state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Raleighpop. 470K

2 mi(3 min)

Charlottepop. 880K

128 mi(222 min)

Washingtonpop. 690K

234 mi(406 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

RDU Raleigh-Durham9 mi

CLT Charlotte134 mi

RIC Richmond141 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA610 mi · ~17h 37m drive

New York, NY424 mi · ~12h 15m drive

Hartford, CT524 mi · ~15h 8m drive

Providence, RI571 mi · ~16h 30m drive

Albany, NY542 mi · ~15h 39m drive

Syracuse, NY520 mi · ~15h 1m drive

Rochester, NY512 mi · ~14h 47m drive

Buffalo, NY491 mi · ~14h 11m drive

Philadelphia, PA346 mi · ~10h drive

Pittsburgh, PA330 mi · ~9h 32m drive

Harrisburg, PA325 mi · ~9h 23m drive

Newark, NJ420 mi · ~12h 8m drive

Washington, DC234 mi · ~6h 46m drive

Baltimore, MD267 mi · ~7h 43m drive

Atlanta, GA353 mi · ~10h 12m drive

Charlotte, NC128 mi · ~3h 42m drive

Raleigh, NC2 mi · ~3 min drive

Miami, FL698 mi · ~20h 10m drive

Orlando, FL525 mi · ~15h 10m drive

Tampa, FL585 mi · ~16h 54m drive

Nashville, TN454 mi · ~13h 7m drive

New Orleans, LA774 mi · ~22h 22m drive

Richmond, VA139 mi · ~4h 1m drive

Chicago, IL639 mi · ~18h 28m drive

Detroit, MI509 mi · ~14h 42m drive

Minneapolis, MN994 mi · ~28h 43m drive

St. Louis, MO663 mi · ~19h 9m drive

Kansas City, MO901 mi · ~26h 2m drive

Indianapolis, IN492 mi · ~14h 13m drive

Columbus, OH373 mi · ~10h 47m drive

Cleveland, OH427 mi · ~12h 20m drive

Milwaukee, WI702 mi · ~20h 17m drive

Dallas, TX1054 mi · ~30h 27m drive

Houston, TX1054 mi · ~30h 27m drive

Austin, TX1166 mi · ~33h 41m drive

San Antonio, TX1232 mi · ~35h 35m drive

Los Angeles, CA2230 mi · ~64h 25m drive

San Francisco, CA2403 mi · ~69h 25m drive

San Diego, CA2194 mi · ~63h 23m drive

Seattle, WA2360 mi · ~68h 11m drive

Portland, OR2370 mi · ~68h 28m drive

Denver, CO1458 mi · ~42h 7m drive

Phoenix, AZ1897 mi · ~54h 48m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1823 mi · ~52h 40m drive

Honolulu, HI4785 mi · ~138h 14m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Raleigh-Durham (RDU)9 miles

Rental car

14 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

18 min$11-18

Charlotte (CLT)134 miles

Rental car

201 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

268 min$161-268

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North Carolina State University at Raleigh Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award