North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
North Carolina State, founded in 1887, is a public, comprehensive university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Education and Psychology, Engineering, Forest Resources, Humanities and Social Science, Management, Physical and Mathematical Science, Textiles, and Veterinary Medicine, and the School of Design. Its 1,600-acre campus is located in Raleigh.
Website: www.ncsu.edu/
Admission
- Entrance Difficulty
- Very difficult
- Overall Admission Rate
- 47% of 30,193 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Offered
- Yes
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Regular Admission Deadline
- January 15
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- Average GPA
- 3.76
- SAT Math
- 630-710 range of middle 50%
- SAT EBRW
-
649 average
620-680 range of middle 50% - ACT Composite
- 29 average
27-31 range of middle 50%
Money Matters
- Cost of Attendance
- In-state: $23,977
Out-of-state: $43,320 - Tuition and Fees
- In-state: $9,101
Out-of-state: $28,444 - Room and Board
- $11,078
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 73%
- Average Freshman Award
- $12,832
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $24,053
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
- 2,262
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 6% of classes
10-19 students: 32% of classes
20-29 students: 26% of classes
30-39 students: 13% of classes
40-49 students: 8% of classes
50-99 students: 9% of classes
Over 100 students: 6% of classes
Campus Life
- Raleigh Population
- 423,179
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Raleigh-Durham
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 38% of all students
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division I
- Mascot
- Wolfpack (Mr. and Mrs. Wuf)
- Sororities
- 17% of women participate
- Fraternities
- 13% of men participate
Students
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
7.6% Asian
5.8% Black/African-American
5.9% Hispanic/Latino
4.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
71.6% White
4.6% Unknown - International Students
- 3.4% from 105 countries
- First-Year Students Returning
- 93.8%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 54.3%
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 70%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- 25.0%
Freshman Admission Requirements
Entrance Difficulty
Very Difficult: More than 50% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT I or over 26 on the ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation
- High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program
- College preparatory program is required
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 4 | |
Mathematics | 4 | |
Science | 3 | |
Foreign Language | 2 | |
Social Studies | 1 | |
History | 1 | |
Academic Electives |
Examinations
Exam | Required Units | Scores Due in Admissions Office |
---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | February 1 |
SAT Only | Required | February 1 |
ACT Only | Required | February 1 |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | Not used if submitted | February 1 |
SAT Subject Tests Only | Not used if submitted | |
SAT Essay Component Policy | Accepted with or without essay component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Applying for Admission
Admissions Office
- Address
- City, State, Zip
- Raleigh, NC 27695
- Phone
- (919) 515-2434
- Fax
- (919) 515-5039
- undergrad-admissions@ncsu.edu
Application Dates and Fees
- Regular Admisson Deadline
- January 15
- Application Fee
- $85
- Application Fee Waiver
- Available
- Regular Admission Notification
- March 30
- Accept Offer of Admission
- By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1
- Waiting List Used
- Yes
- Defer Admission
- Student can defer admission
- Transfer Admission
- Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Early Decision Deadline
- Early Decision Notification
- Early Action Offered
- Yes
- Early Action Deadline
- November 1
- Early Action Notification
- January 30
Application Form
- Common Application
- Accepted
- Universal College Application
- Not accepted
- Electronic Application
- Available
Other Application Requirements
- Interview
- Not Required
- Essay or Personal Statement
- Recommended for all freshmen
- Letters of Recommendation
- Other
- Students applying for studio-based majors must provide a portfolio. Students applying for Professional Golf Management Students must provide a copy of their GHIN/Handicap scores from their local golf facility and a letter of recommendation from their golf coach or a PGA Professional recommended for some freshmen
- Financial Need
- Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
Academic GPA | X | |||
Standardized Tests | X | |||
Class Rank | X | |||
Recommendations | X | |||
Essay | X | |||
Interview | ||||
Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
Volunteer Work | X | |||
Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
State Residency | X | |||
Geographic Residence | X | |||
Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | ||||
Ethnicity | X | |||
Work Experience | X |
Profile of Fall Admission
- Overall Admission Rate
- 47% of 30,193 applicants were admitted
- Women
- 49% of 14,905 applicants were admitted
- Men
- 44% of 15,288 applicants were admitted
- Students Enrolled
- 5,339 (38%) of 14,059 admitted students enrolled
- Women
- 2,748 (37%) of 7,353 admitted students enrolled
- Men
- 2,951 (44%) of 6,706 admitted students enrolled
- Early Decision Admission Rate
- Early Action Admission Rate
- 61% of 16,572 applicants were admitted
- Students Offered Wait List
- 4,133
- Students Accepting Wait List Position
- 4,127
- Students Admitted From Wait List
- 20
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
- Average GPA
- 3.76
- 3.75 and Above
- 52%
- 3.50 - 3.74
- 32%
- 3.25 - 3.49
- 13%
- 3.00 - 3.24
- 2%
- 2.50 - 2.99
- 1%
- 2.00 - 2.49
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- SAT Math
- 630-710 range of middle 50%
- Score of 700 - 800
- 34%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 52%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 13%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 1%
- Score of 300 - 400
- 0%
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
- SAT EBRW
- 649 average
620-680 range of middle 50% - Score of 700 - 800
- 19%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 68%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 13%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 1%
- Score of 300 - 400
- 0%
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- ACT Composite
- 29 average
27-31 range of middle 50% - Score of 30 - 36
- 47%
- Score of 24 - 29
- 51%
- Score of 18 - 23
- 3%
- Score of 12 - 17
- 0%
- Score of 6 - 11
- 0%
- Score of 5 or Below
- 0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- High School Class Rank
- Top tenth: 48%
Top quarter: 85%
Top half: 99% - National Merit Scholar
- Not reported
- Valedictorian
- Not reported
- Class President
- Not reported
- Student Government Officer
- Not reported
Tuition and Expenses
- Cost of Attendance
- In-state: $23,977
Out-of-state: $43,320 - Tuition and Fees
- In-state: $9,101
Out-of-state: $28,444 - Room and Board
- $11,078
- Books and Supplies
- $1,082
- Other Expenses
- $2,716
- Payment Plans
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
- financialaid@ncsu.edu
- Web Site
- Financial Aid Web Site
- Net Price Calculator URL
- Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
- Application Deadline
- Priority deadline March 1
- Award Notification
- On a rolling basis beginning April 1
- Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
- Federal Methodology
Forms Required | Cost to File |
---|---|
FAFSA Code is 002972 |
Free |
Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid
Freshman
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 4,071 (81.0%) of freshmen
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 2,398 (61.7%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 2,355 (98.2%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 542 (22.9%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 73%
- Average Award
- $12,832
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 2,229 (95.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,104
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 1,588 (73.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,261
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 394 (18.4%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 161 (3.6%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,811
All Undergraduates
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 15,503 (69.3%) of undergraduates
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 10,907 (70.4%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 10,671 (98.1%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 2,299 (22.0%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 74%
- Average Award
- $12,946
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 10,000 (92.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,944
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 7,486 (72.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,056
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 1,253 (12.8%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 1,007 (5.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,703
Borrowing
- 2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
- 52%
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $24,053
- Parents of Students Receiving Aid
- 8.0%
- Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
- 3.0%
Financial Aid Programs
Loans
- Federal Loans
- Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans
- State Loans
- Available
- Other Loans
- College/university loans
Scholarships and Grants
- Need-Based Available
- Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
- Non-Need–Based Available
- Academic scholarships
Non-Need Awards
- Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
- Agriculture, Architecture, Biological Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, Humanities, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences
- Number of Awards
- 4,497
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
- Cheerleading/Drum Major, Leadership
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Characteristics Award Areas
- Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Local/State Students
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Employment
- Work-Study Programs
- Federal work study available, other work study available
- Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
- $1,725
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- Summer Session
- Offered
- General Catalog/Bulletin
- Online Catalog
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors
- Accounting
- Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agricultural Mechanization, General
- Agricultural Teacher Education
- Agricultural and Extension Education Services
- Agriculture, General
- Agronomy and Crop Science
- Animal Sciences, General
- Anthropology
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
- Applied Mathematics, General
- Architecture
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Botany/Plant Biology
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Civil Engineering, General
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Science
- Construction Engineering
- Criminology
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Education, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Design/Architecture
- Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
- Environmental Science
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Fine and Studio Arts Management
- Food Science
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- Forest Management/Forest Resources Management
- French Language and Literature
- Genetics, General
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Studies
- Graphic Design
- History, General
- Horticultural Science
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial and Product Design
- International/Global Studies
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Microbiology, General
- Natural Resources Management and Policy
- Natural Resources/Conservation, General
- Nuclear Engineering
- Nutrition Sciences
- Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Poultry Science
- Psychology, General
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Sales and Marketing Operations/Marketing and Distribution Teacher Education
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Science, Technology and Society
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Soil Sciences, Other
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Statistics, General
- Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
- Textile Sciences and Engineering
- Turf and Turfgrass Management
- Women's Studies
- Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology
- Zoology/Animal Biology
- Most Popular Disciplines
- Engineering, Business/marketing, Biological/life sciences
- Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
- Business administration, engineering, nursing, agriculture, life sciences, physical sciences, communication, computer science, economics, foreign languages, history, mathematics, education, statistics, textiles
- Special Programs
- Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
- Study Abroad
- Offered
- Online Degrees
- Some online degree programs
Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Computer
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Foreign Language
- Required
- Math/Science
- Required for all students
Faculty and Instruction
- Full-Time Faculty
- 2,262
- Part-Time Faculty
- 354
- Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
- 80%
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 6% of classes
10-19 students: 32% of classes
20-29 students: 26% of classes
30-39 students: 13% of classes
40-49 students: 8% of classes
50-99 students: 9% of classes
Over 100 students: 6% of classes - Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: 8% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 26% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 44% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 18% of discussion sections/labs
40-49 students: 3% of discussion sections/labs
50-59 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs
Over 100 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs
Advanced Placement
- International Baccalaureate
- Accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Accepted for placement and credit
- Sophomore Standing
- Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
- Library Available on Campus
- Yes
- Holdings
- 3,923,221
- Computer Ownership
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Computers Available on Campus
- 3050
- Internet/E-mail Access
- Not reported
Academic Support Services
- Remedial Instruction
- Offered
- Tutoring
- Available
- Services for Learning Disabled Students
- Available
- Services for Physically Disabled Students
- Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Graduate/Professional School Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Chemical Engineering, Master of Education, Master of Graphic Design, Master of Integrated Manufacturing Systems, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Forestry, Master of Industrial Engineering, Master of Art and Design, Master of Microbial Biotechnology, Master of Social Work, Master of Economics, Master of Computer Science, Master of Food Science, Master of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management, Master of Accounting, Master of Physiology, Master of Nutrition, Master of Business Administration, Master of Civil Engineering, Master of Statistics, Master of Functional Genomics, Master of Science, Master of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Master of Industrial Design, Master of Operations Research, Master of Financial Mathematics, Master of Nanoengineering, Master of Public Administration, Master of Engineering, Master of Textiles, Master of Sociology, Master of International Studies, Master of Landscape Architecture, Master of Nuclear Engineering, Master of School Administration, Master of Architecture, Master of Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Master's Programs of Study
- Accounting
- Agronomy and Soil Sciences
- Animal Sciences
- Architecture
- Atmospheric Sciences
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship
- Food Science and Technology
- Forestry
- Geographic Information Systems
- Geosciences
- International Affairs
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Marine Sciences
- Materials Engineering
- Materials Sciences
- Mechanical Engineering
- Meteorology
- Middle School Education
- Natural Resources
- Nuclear Engineering
- Nutrition
- Oceanography
- Operations Research
- Public Administration
- Recreation and Park Management
- Special Education
- Sports Management
- Statistics
- Supply Chain Management
- Travel and Tourism
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Doctor of Education, Doctor of Philosophy
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Agronomy and Soil Sciences
- Animal Sciences
- Atmospheric Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Food Science and Technology
- Forestry
- Geographic Information Systems
- Geosciences
- Marine Sciences
- Materials Engineering
- Materials Sciences
- Mechanical Engineering
- Meteorology
- Natural Resources
- Nuclear Engineering
- Nutrition
- Oceanography
- Operations Research
- Public Administration
- Recreation and Park Management
- Sociology
- Sports Management
- Statistics
- Travel and Tourism
Location and Setting
- Raleigh Population
- 423,179
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Raleigh-Durham
- Campus Size
- 2,137 acres
Weather
- Temperature
- 28.8 average low in January, 85 average high in September
- Rain
- 113 rainy days per year
Getting Around
- Campus Map
- Map
- Nearest Bus Station
- 2 mile(s) from campus in Raleigh
- Nearest Train Station
- 2 mile(s) from campus in Raleigh
Housing
- College Housing
- College offers housing to students
- Types of Housing
- Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing
- Students in College Housing
- 38% of all students
- Housing Requirements
- Freshmen are required to live on campus
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
- Off-Campus Housing Assistance
- Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
Security
- 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
- Available
- 24-Hour Security Patrols
- Available
- Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
- Available
- Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
- Available
- Other
Personal Support Services
- Health Service
- Offered
- Personal Counseling
- Offered
- Child Care
- Offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division I
- Mascot
- Wolfpack (Mr. and Mrs. Wuf)
- School Colors
- Red and white
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sports | Women | Men | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | Offered | Scholarships | |
Baseball | x | x | ||
Basketball | x | x | x | x |
Cheerleading | x | x | x | x |
Cross-Country Running | x | x | x | x |
Football | x | x | ||
Golf | x | x | x | x |
Gymnastics | x | x | ||
Riflery | x | x | x | x |
Soccer | x | x | x | x |
Softball | x | x | ||
Swimming And Diving | x | x | x | x |
Tennis | x | x | x | x |
Track And Field | x | x | x | x |
Volleyball | x | x | ||
Wrestling | x | x |
Women's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | x | x |
Cheerleading | x | x |
Cross-Country Running | x | x |
Football | ||
Golf | x | x |
Gymnastics | x | x |
Riflery | x | x |
Soccer | x | x |
Softball | x | x |
Swimming And Diving | x | x |
Tennis | x | x |
Track And Field | x | x |
Volleyball | x | x |
Wrestling |
Mens's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | x | x |
Basketball | x | x |
Cheerleading | x | x |
Cross-Country Running | x | x |
Football | x | x |
Golf | x | x |
Gymnastics | ||
Riflery | x | x |
Soccer | x | x |
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | x | x |
Tennis | x | x |
Track And Field | x | x |
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling | x | x |
- Women's Club Sports
- bowling, crew, equestrian sports, fencing, field hockey, lacrosse, racquetball, rugby, sailing, skiing (downhill), table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, water polo
- Men's Club Sports
- bowling, crew, equestrian sports, fencing, field hockey, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, racquetball, rugby, sailing, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo
Recreational Sports
- Intramural Sports
- badminton, basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, table tennis, tennis, track and field, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball
Student Activities
- Activities and Organizations
- choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, inter-residence council, student alumni association, student wolfpack club, college of education graduate advisory board, american society of mechanical engineers student section
- Sororities
- 17% of women participate
- Fraternities
- 13% of men participate
- ROTC
- Army ROTC offered on campus, Navy ROTC is offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
- Coeducational
- Yes
- All Undergraduates
- 25,199
- Women
- 11,738 (46.6%)
- Men
- 13,461 (53.4%)
- Full-Time Undergraduates
- 22,317
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
7.6% Asian
5.8% Black/African-American
5.9% Hispanic/Latino
4.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
71.6% White
4.6% Unknown - International Students.
- 3.4% from 105 countries
- Average Age
- 21
- All Graduate Students
- 10,280
Undergraduate Retention and Graduation
- First-Year Students Returning
- 93.8%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 54.3%
- Students Graduating Within 5 Years
- 77.8%
- Students Graduating Within 6 Years
- 79.4%
After Graduation
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 70%
- Average Starting Salary
- 70%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- 25.0%
- Disciplines Pursued
- Business 3.9%
Engineering 5.46%
Law 1.3%
Theology 0.52%
Dentistry 0.52%
Arts and Sciences 10.4%
Medicine 1.56%
Veterinary Medicine 0.78%
Education 1.56%
Other 0.26%
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