Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Raleigh, North Carolina |
| Online | ncsu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 32,998 prospective students applied, and 15,669 were granted admission. Of those admitted 5,046 enrolled in the school. 29,099 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 7,732 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $6,535 plus fees of $2,596. NC State is ranked 108 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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NC State is rated within the top 22% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for North Carolina State University at Raleigh within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#108 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#22 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Colleges in North Carolina
#2 in Best Public Colleges in North Carolina
#88 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in North Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1270/1440 |
| ACT | 27/32 |
| GPA | 3.83 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $85 |
Annual Cost to Attend
North Carolina Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,094 |
| Other Fees | $2,596 |
| Room and Board | $11,957 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,804 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,986 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,094 |
| Other Fees | $2,596 |
| Room and Board | $11,957 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,804 |
| Total One Year Cost | $45,771 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 22% |
| Business | 13% |
| Biology | 11% |
| Agriculture | 9% |
| Social Sciences | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199193 IPEDS survey data for North Carolina State University at Raleigh.
Current students may use the North Carolina State University at Raleigh GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.