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North Carolina State University

Raleigh, NC • public • I | ACC | FBS
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Acceptance
39.8%
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Grad Rate
85%
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Cost
$21,743 / $45,791
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Rankings
US News history

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban
Student Population
Undergrad: 29,839 • Total: 41,029
Academic Calendar
Semester
Honors College/Program
Yes
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Address
3210 Faucette Drive
Raleigh, NC
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Website
ncsu.edu
Region
Southeast
Carnegie Classification
R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 14,972 (50.2%) • Female: 14,867 (49.8%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 2,888 9.7%
Black/African American 1,765 5.9%
Hispanic/Latino 2,548 8.5%
White 19,443 65.2%
Two or More Races 1,434 4.8%
International 822 2.8%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
39.8%
15,958 admitted from 40,049 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
Sometimes Required
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 640-720
Math: 660-740
Total: 1300-1460
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
28-32
Application Types Offered
EA RD
Application Requirements
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Application Fee
$85
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
EA: 11/01/2025
RD: 01/15/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
84.6%
4-Year Graduation Rate
65.6%
Freshman Retention Rate
93.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
16.0:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$21,743
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$45,791
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $6,535
Out-of-state: $30,583
Room & Board
$14,332
Books & Supplies
$876
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $6,382
$30,001-48,000 $8,758
$48,001-75,000 $13,334
$75,001-110,000 $20,087
$110,001+ $24,652
Students Receiving Pell Grants
51%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
I
Conference
ACC
Football
FBS
Men's Sports (9)
Baseball Basketball Football (FBS) Golf Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Wrestling
Women's Sports (9)
Basketball Golf Gymnastics Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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Common questions about North Carolina State University

What is North Carolina State University's acceptance rate?
North Carolina State University accepts 40% of applicants, from 40,049 applications.
How much does North Carolina State University cost?
Tuition and fees are $6,535 in-state and $30,583 out-of-state. Families earning under $30,000 pay $6,382 on average after aid.
Does North Carolina State University require SAT or ACT scores?
North Carolina State University requires test scores from some applicants.
What ACT score do you need for North Carolina State University?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 28 and 32 on the ACT.
What is North Carolina State University's graduation rate?
85% of students graduate within six years.