North Carolina State University at Raleigh
NC State University
Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-7001
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1380
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
66.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.1%/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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (305)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
93%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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Varsity Sports — Wolfpack
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.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NC state average + large city premium
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