North Carolina State University

Raleigh, NC

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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/

Public
Co-ed
24,150
Undergraduate
Students
(45.4%) 10,959 Women
(54.6%) 13,191 Men
10,282
Graduate
Students

Admission

Entrance Difficulty
Very difficult
Overall Admission Rate
51% of 26,859 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA
3.72
SAT Math
662 average
620-710 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
647 average
610-680 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
29 average
27-31 range of middle 50%
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Money Matters

Cost of Attendance
In-state: $23,977
Out-of-state: $43,321
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $9,101
Out-of-state: $28,445
Room and Board
$11,078
Average Percent of Need Met
77%
Average Freshman Award
$13,222
Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates
$24,053
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Academics

Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
2,245
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
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Campus Life

Raleigh Population
423,179
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Raleigh-Durham
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students in College Housing
41% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Wolfpack (Mr. and Mrs. Wuf)
Sororities
17% of women participate
Fraternities
12% of men participate
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Students

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
6.6% Asian
6.1% Black/African-American
5.3% Hispanic/Latino
3.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
72.6% White
5.1% Unknown
International Students
4.7% from 109 countries
First-Year Students Returning
93.7%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
49.9%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
64%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
24.0%
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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

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

Examinations
Exam Required Units Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Required January 15
SAT Only    
ACT Only    
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT    
SAT Subject Tests Only Considered if submitted
SAT Essay Component Policy Not Reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy SAT: Used for admission
ACT: Used for admission

Applying for Admission

Admissions Office

Address
 
City, State, Zip
Raleigh, NC 27695
Phone
(919) 515-2434
Fax
(919) 515-5039
E-mail
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
October 15
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
 
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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 X
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 X
Ethnicity X
Work Experience X

Profile of Fall Admission

Overall Admission Rate
51% of 26,859 applicants were admitted
Women
Not reported
Men
Not reported
Students Enrolled
Not reported
Women
2471 admitted students enrolled
Men
2868 admitted students enrolled
Early Decision Admission Rate
 
Early Action Admission Rate
60% of 17592 applicants were admitted
Students Offered Wait List
2,479
Students Accepting Wait List Position
1,043
Students Admitted From Wait List
7

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA
3.72
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
662 average
620-710 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
31%
Score of 600 - 700
54%
Score of 500 - 600
15%
Score of 400 - 500
1%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT EBRW
647 average
610-680 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
20%
Score of 600 - 700
64%
Score of 500 - 600
15%
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
39%
Score of 24 - 29
57%
Score of 18 - 23
4%
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: 46%
Top quarter: 88%
Top half: 99%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
2%
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

Cost of Attendance
In-state: $23,977
Out-of-state: $43,321
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $9,101
Out-of-state: $28,445
Room and Board
$11,078
Books and Supplies
$1,082
Other Expenses
$2,716
Payment Plans
Installment plan

Applying for Financial Aid

Financial Aid Office

Email
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 2017 - 18 Financial Aid

Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants
3,902 (81.0%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
2,407 (61.7%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
2,364 (98.2%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
542 (22.9%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
77%
Average Award
$13,222
Need-Based Gift
Received by 2,248 (95.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,144
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 1,737 (73.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,542
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 435 (18.4%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift
174 (3.6%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,766

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants
14,729 (69.3%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
10,508 (71.3%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
10,307 (98.1%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
2,263 (22.0%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
75%
Average Award
$13,108
Need-Based Gift
Received by 9,546 (92.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,974
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 7,503 (72.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,167
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 1,322 (12.8%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift
1,093 (5.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,591

Borrowing

2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
52%
Average Indebtedness of 2016 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
3,816
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
$1,608
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
General Catalog/Bulletin
Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

Undergraduate Majors

  • Accounting
  • Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
  • African-American/Black Studies
  • 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 Mathematics, General
  • Architecture
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation
  • Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
  • Biochemistry
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Biotechnology
  • 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
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • Environmental Design/Architecture
  • Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
  • Fine and Studio Arts Management
  • Food Science
  • Forest Management/Forest Resources Management
  • French Language Teacher Education
  • 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
  • Landscape Architecture
  • 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 Studies Teacher Education
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Soil Sciences, Other
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education
  • 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
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

Full-Time Faculty
2,245
Part-Time Faculty
362
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
3,828,483
Computer Ownership
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available on Campus
3125
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 Art and Design, Master of Nuclear Engineering, Master of Textiles, Master of Industrial Engineering, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Physiology, Master of Statistics, Master of Chemical Engineering, Master of Civil Engineering, Master of Nanoengineering, Master of Operations Research, Master of International Studies, Master of Architecture, Master of Science, Master of Nutrition, Master of Food Science, Master of Accounting, Master of Integrated Manufacturing Systems, Master of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Master of Forestry, Master of School Administration, Master of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management, Master of Landscape Architecture, Master of Computer Science, Master of Economics, Master of Social Work, Master of Business Administration, Master of Microbial Biotechnology, Master of Financial Mathematics, Master of Functional Genomics, Master of Graphic Design, Master of Education, Master of Public Administration, Master of Arts, Master of Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Master of Industrial Design, Master of Sociology, Master of Engineering

Master's Programs of Study

  • Accounting
  • Adult Education
  • Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
  • Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
  • Agricultural Education
  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Agricultural Sciences--General
  • Agronomy and Soil Sciences
  • Animal Sciences
  • Anthropology
  • Applied Arts and Design--General
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Architecture
  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Bioengineering
  • Bioinformatics
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
  • Biomathematics
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Biotechnology
  • Botany
  • Business Administration and Management--General
  • Business Education
  • Cell Biology
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Communication--General
  • Community College Education
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Counselor Education
  • Cultural Anthropology
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Developmental Education
  • Economics
  • Education--General
  • Educational Leadership and Administration
  • Educational Media/Instructional Technology
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Elementary Education
  • Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
  • English
  • English Education
  • Entomology
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Epidemiology
  • Financial Engineering
  • Fish, Game, and Wildlife Management
  • Food Science and Technology
  • Forestry
  • French
  • Genetics
  • Genomic Sciences
  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Geosciences
  • Graphic Design
  • Higher Education
  • History
  • Horticulture
  • Human Resources Development
  • Immunology
  • Industrial Design
  • Industrial/Management Engineering
  • Infectious Diseases
  • International Affairs
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Liberal Studies
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Marine Sciences
  • Materials Engineering
  • Materials Sciences
  • Mathematical and Computational Finance
  • Mathematics
  • Mathematics Education
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Meteorology
  • Microbiology
  • Middle School Education
  • Molecular Toxicology
  • Natural Resources
  • Nonprofit Management
  • Nuclear Engineering
  • Nutrition
  • Oceanography
  • Operations Research
  • Paper and Pulp Engineering
  • Pathology
  • Pharmacology
  • Physics
  • Physiology
  • Plant Biology
  • Plant Pathology
  • Public Administration
  • Public History
  • Recreation and Park Management
  • Science Education
  • Secondary Education
  • Social Psychology
  • Social Sciences Education
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Special Education
  • Sports Management
  • Statistics
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Technical Communication
  • Textile Sciences and Engineering
  • Toxicology
  • Travel and Tourism
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Veterinary Sciences
  • Writing
  • Zoology

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Education

Doctoral Programs of Study

  • Adult Education
  • Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Agricultural Sciences--General
  • Agronomy and Soil Sciences
  • Animal Sciences
  • Applied Arts and Design--General
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Biochemistry
  • Bioengineering
  • Bioinformatics
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
  • Biomathematics
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Botany
  • Cell Biology
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Clothing and Textiles
  • Community College Education
  • Computer Art and Design
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Counselor Education
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Developmental Education
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Economics
  • Education--General
  • Educational Leadership and Administration
  • Educational Measurement and Evaluation
  • Educational Media/Instructional Technology
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
  • Entomology
  • Epidemiology
  • Ergonomics and Human Factors
  • Experimental Psychology
  • Fish, Game, and Wildlife Management
  • Food Science and Technology
  • Forestry
  • Genetics
  • Genomic Sciences
  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Geosciences
  • Higher Education
  • Horticulture
  • Immunology
  • Industrial and Organizational Psychology
  • Industrial/Management Engineering
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Management of Technology
  • Marine Sciences
  • Materials Engineering
  • Materials Sciences
  • Mathematics
  • Mathematics Education
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Meteorology
  • Microbiology
  • Molecular Toxicology
  • Natural Resources
  • Nonprofit Management
  • Nuclear Engineering
  • Nutrition
  • Oceanography
  • Operations Research
  • Paper and Pulp Engineering
  • Pathology
  • Pharmacology
  • Physics
  • Physiology
  • Plant Biology
  • Plant Pathology
  • Polymer Science and Engineering
  • Psychology--General
  • Public Administration
  • Recreation and Park Management
  • Rhetoric
  • School Psychology
  • Science Education
  • Sociology
  • Sports Management
  • Statistics
  • Textile Sciences and Engineering
  • Toxicology
  • Travel and Tourism
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Veterinary Sciences
  • Zoology

Location and Setting

Raleigh Population
423,179
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Raleigh-Durham
Campus Size
2,100 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
41% of all students
Housing Requirements
Freshmen are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
61%
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
mounted police

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
Fencing 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
Fencing x  
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
Fencing 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, skiing (downhill), 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, student alumni association, student wolfpack club, finance club, national society of leadership and success, collegiate shag association
Sororities
17% of women participate
Fraternities
12% 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
24,150
Women
10,959 (45.4%)
Men
13,191 (54.6%)
Full-Time Undergraduates
21,384
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
6.6% Asian
6.1% Black/African-American
5.3% Hispanic/Latino
3.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
72.6% White
5.1% Unknown
International Students.
4.7% from 109 countries
Average Age
21
All Graduate Students
10,282

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

First-Year Students Returning
93.7%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
49.9%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
75.7%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
79.4%

After Graduation

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
64%
Average Starting Salary
64%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
24.0%
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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