North Carolina State University at Raleigh — College Profile

About

North Carolina State University is a premier public land-grant research institution renowned for its top-ranked programs in engineering, agriculture and life sciences, veterinary medicine, and design. Anchored in the dynamic Research Triangle, the university sets itself apart with its state-of-the-art Centennial Campus, where corporate partners collaborate directly with students and faculty, alongside the nation's only dedicated Wilson College of Textiles. Campus life is defined by a hands-on "Think and Do" ethos, spirited Wolfpack athletic traditions, and exceptional access to research, internships, and industry connections throughout the Raleigh area.

Wikipedia:North Carolina State University is a public land-grant research university in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1887 by the North Carolina General Assembly as an agricultural and mechanical college, it is the largest university in the Carolinas and a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina system.

Location

Raleigh, NC, 27695-7001 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

RDU · Raleigh-Durham

9 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$8,799$32,847

Housing & food (on campus)$14,332$14,332

Books & supplies$876$876

Cost of attendance$26,425$54,779

Average net price$17,303Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$32,847

In-state: $8,799

Housing & food (on campus)$14,332

Books & supplies$876

Cost of attendance$54,779

In-state: $26,425

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $17,303

Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: studentservices.ncsu.edu

How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27

North Carolina State University at Raleigh’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.

Tuition$34,961

Housing$8,738

Food$6,684

Books & supplies$642

Personal expenses$1,650

Transportation$2,060

Total published by the school$54,779

Source: studentservices.ncsu.edu · checked Sep 28, 2026

Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24

$0–30k

$6,382

$30–48k

$8,758

$48–75k

$13,334

$75–110k

$20,087

$110k+

$24,652

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

85%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

68%

Back for yr 2

94%

Transferred

10%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

85% graduated · 10% transferred · 4% left or unknown · none still enrolled

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$57,623

10 yrs after entry$68,758

Debt

Median at graduation$20,121

Monthly payment$213

Middle 50% owe$8.8k–$26.8k

90th percentile$31,000

Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral University: 70% graduate within 6 yrs, $63,395 earned 10 yrs after entry.

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

42%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1376

R 650–720 · M 650–750

ACT midpoint

Comp 28–32 · E 26–34 · M 26–32

SAT middle 50%: 1300–1470

40080012001600

Application deadlines · first-year, fall 2027 entry

Early Action

Nov 1 2026

in 30 days

Not binding: apply early, hear early, and you can still apply elsewhere.

Regular Decision

Jan 15 2027

in 105 days

Not binding: the standard deadline.

Checked Sep 2026 · admissions.ncsu.edu · Confirm on the school's site before you apply.

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Essay prompts

From North Carolina State University at Raleigh (admissions.ncsu.edu) · The page doesn't state a year · checked Sep 28, 2026

Explain why you selected the academic program(s) above and why you are interested in studying these at NC State.

Quoted from North Carolina State University at Raleigh's own page. The application itself is the final word.

The personal essay is separate: see the Common App essay prompts.

Student Body

Gender

Men 50%Women 50%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

15 : 1

Pell grant

20%

First-gen

19%

Family income

$64,900

Independent

11%

Veterans

Age at entry

20.0

Part-time

Race & ethnicity

White

66%

Hispanic

Black

Asian

10%

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division I-FBS · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Football
Men's
Golf
Men's · Women's
Gymnastics
Women's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Swimming and Diving (combined)
Men's · Women's
Tennis
Men's · Women's
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's
Wrestling
Men's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$57,623

After 10 yrs

$68,758

Business Administration, Management and Operations918

Biology, General436

Psychology, General296

Computer Science287

Mechanical Engineering250

Animal Sciences233

Communication and Media Studies197

Textile Sciences and Engineering192

Political Science and Government177

Biomedical/Medical Engineering160

Civil Engineering141

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering136

Natural Resources Conservation and Research133

Chemical Engineering131

Accounting and Related Services125

Agricultural Business and Management123

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$2.2B

Full-time faculty

88%

Faculty salary

$12,820/mo

Teaching spend

$18,060

per student

Federal loans

33%

Classification

Carnegie type

Doctoral University

Research activity

R1 — very high research

$717M research spending · 603 research doctorates a year

Undergraduate profile