North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC 27695
North Carolina State University is a public university, founded in NC in 1887, that offers Associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees for undergraduates and Master’s and Doctoral degrees for graduate students. The undergraduate enrollment is 26,931, and the graduate enrollment is 10,157. North Carolina State University is a highly selective school, accepting 46.0% of applicants. North Carolina State University’s athletics teams compete at the intramural and varsity level, and the institution employs 1,842 full-time instructional staff with a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
ESSAYS
Applicants applying to North Carolina State University will apply through the Common Application or the Coalition Application. Applicants will be required to write one personal statement based on a set of prompts for the Common Application itself as well as additional short supplemental questions specific to the university.
Deadlines For Submitting Applications
Early Decision Application Deadline
November 1st
Regular Application Deadline
January 15th
ATTENDANCE FACTORS
- Application Essay- Important
- Academic GPA- Very Important
- Class Rank- Very Important
- Rigor of Secondary School Record- Very Important
- Standardized Test Scores- Very Important
Average Acceptance Rate
45.96%
STUDENT LIFE
Student Life
North Carolina State University is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The state’s capital and its second-most populous city, Raleigh, make North Carolina State University even more attractive to first-year students who want a dynamic city environment for their college experience. The school’s 2,137-acre campus follows a semester-based academic calendar, combining healthy doses of athletic and extracurricular activities to accompany its always-developing academic life. New students quickly find their place within the university thanks to North Carolina State’s beloved long-standing traditions like the Shack-A-Thon Habitat for Humanity’s annual fall fundraiser, Homecoming Week, and the Krispy Kreme Challenge. Student life at North Carolina State University is about how to impact the community for the better, and the university helps to support this for all of its students.
Housing
The North Carolina State University housing system serves 35% of its full-time undergraduate students. The school uses traditional residence halls that make it easier for first-year students to acclimate to college life by learning and living at the heart of campus. Twenty residence halls offer the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make lifelong friendships and enjoy independent living while having a supportive campus community when needed. Each residence hall and residence hall area even elects its council to plan local events and help with student concerns. Whether it’s work or play, the NC State housing neighborhood is always a welcoming community for students to learn and grow within throughout their time attending the university.
Life as a Student
With NC State’s 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, first-year students will find that 7.1% of their classes have fewer than 20 students. Thanks to its dynamic, friendly campus, first-year student life at North Carolina State University is jam-packed with outstanding opportunities beyond the classroom walls. The university’s athletic teams, collectively known as the Wolfpack, offer exciting events to make plenty of future friends and be a part of the greater community. With a mix of extracurricular activities, athletics, academics, and a surplus of choices with clubs and organizations to join. With over 580 special interest groups, students are sure to find their passion, and it’s no wonder that students quickly find their place within the university.
TOP MAJORS
Business
Biology
Engineering
Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Animal Sciences and Husbandry
SERVICES
Health and Safety
- 24-hour trained security on campus
- Late night ride/safe escort service available
Student Services
- Health Center
- Psychological Counseling
- Women's Center
Athletics
Varsity
Varsity
Triathlon
Baseball
Bowling
Basketball
Cheerleading
Crew
Equestrian Sports
Fencing
Football
Golf
Gymnastics
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Racquetball
Riflery
Rowing
Rugby
Sailing
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Table Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling
Cross-Country Running
Triathlon
Bowling
Basketball
Cheerleading
Crew
Equestrian Sports
Fencing
Golf
Gymnastics
Lacrosse
Racquetball
Riflery
Rowing
Rugby
Sailing
Skiing (downhill)
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Table Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Water Polo
Cross-Country Running
Intramural
Intramural
Badminton
Basketball
Football
Racquetball
Sand Volleyball
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Table Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Badminton
Basketball
Football
Racquetball
Sand Volleyball
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Table Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION
North Carolina State University is ranked #1 Best Public College for Your Money in N.C. by Money and is ranked #7 Best Value Among U.S. Public Universities by U.S. News and World Report.
*All costs below are estimates and may differ based on your circumstances.
- Tuition/Fees (Out-of-State) - $29,926
- Books/Supplies (Out-of-State) - $1,094
- Housing (Out-of-State) - $6,974
- Meals (Out-of-State) - $4,983
- Personal Expenses (Out-of-State) - $1,628
- Transportation (Out-of-State) - $1,344
- Loan Fees (Out-of-State) - $41
- Total Estimated Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State) - $45,980
CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP / AFFILIATES
HISTORY
North Carolina State University, abbreviated to NCSU or NC State, was founded in 1887 by the North Carolina General Assembly as the “North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts.” It was the state’s first land grant college established in Raleigh, North Carolina, with a mission to offer both practical and theoretical instruction in agriculture and mechanical arts (engineering) while also requiring a basic liberal arts education. NC State opened its doors later in 1889 with a faculty of five under the guidance of university president Alexander Quarles Holladay. By 1894, the school’s growth allowed for the addition of a military science department that became essential to NCSU’s curriculum afterward. In 1917, the university changed its name to “North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering,” which is now more popularly shortened to “North Carolina State.”
After World War II, NC State experienced extensive development thanks to the G.I. Bill, enabling thousands of veterans to attend college. As a result, enrollment grew to over 5,000 by 1947. In response to this growth, North Carolina State University designed new academic programs such as the School of Architecture and Landscape Design in 1947, the School of Education in 1948, and the School of Forestry in 1950. North Carolina State University experienced possibly its greatest growth from 1959 to 1975 under Chancellor John Tyler Caldwell, with the addition of a school of liberal arts offering many courses in humanities and the social sciences in 1963. By 1975, NC State had 12,800 undergraduates and 2,600 graduate students.
Today, North Carolina State University is ranked #79 among National Universities by U.S. News Best Colleges. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 26,931 and a graduate enrollment of 10,157. With its 46% enrollment, NC State is highly selective. As the largest four-year college in the state, North Carolina State University offers the best of both worlds with academics and extracurricular activities. While the school is part of the University of North Carolina system, it has carved out its identity through its renowned agriculture, engineering, textiles, and design programs. Additionally, its athletic team, The Wolfpack, competes in the NCAA Division I Atlantic Coast Conference.