North Carolina State University

Raleigh, NC • public • DI | FBS

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Urban (City: Large )

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

https://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

—

Application Fee

$85

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	11/01/2025
RD:	01/15/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

87.2%

4-Year Graduation Rate

67.5%

Freshman Retention Rate

93.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

16.0:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$23,375

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$46,247

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $6,535
Out-of-state: $29,407

Room & Board

$13,719

Books & Supplies

$3,121

Students Receiving Pell Grants

51%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

Division I

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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