North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC · Public
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North Carolina State University admitted 41.3% of applicants university-wide (18,201 of 44,043).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 41.3% | 18,201 | 44,043 |
| In-state | 48.9% | 10,570 | 21,636 |
| Out-of-state | 35.7% | 6,963 | 19,487 |
| International applicants | 22.9% | 668 | 2,920 |
| Men | 37.5% | 7,977 | 21,260 |
| Women | 45.7% | 10,404 | 22,783 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 18,201 admitted students, 5,837 enrolled (32.1% yield).
North Carolina State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1290–1440
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 25–32
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.75–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
North Carolina State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $48,342/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $30,583 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $17,759 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $48,342/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $6,382 |
| $30k–48k | $8,758 |
| $48k–75k | $13,334 |
| $75k–110k | $20,087 |
| Over $110k | $24,652 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Goodnight Scholars Program — $25k/Year (Full Tuition)
- Caldwell Fellows — $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Chancellor's Science Scholars — Full cost of attendance (tuition, fees, room, board) plus $5,000 stipend (Full Ride)
- Park Scholarships — Full tuition, fees, room, board, and enrichment funds (Full Tuition)
- University Need-Based Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Student Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (International Aid)
North Carolina State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official High School Transcript
- Common App or Coalition App Essay
- Short Answer Questions
- SAT, ACT, or CLT Scores (optional)
- Letters of Recommendation (optional)
- Portfolio and Additional Essay (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official High School Transcript
- Common App or Coalition App Essay
- Short Answer Questions
- SAT, ACT, or CLT Scores (optional)
- Letters of Recommendation (optional)
- Portfolio and Additional Essay (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
North Carolina State University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts), plus 5 college-specific supplements:
- An additional question required for the University Honors Program, response of no more than 600 words.600 words · Optional
- Explain why you selected the academic program(s) above and why you are interested in studying these at NC State.Required
- Additional question for University Honors Program (response of no more than 600 words) available on the undergraduate application.600 words · Choose from this set
- University Honors Program additional question (no more than 600 words) - available on the undergraduate application.600 words · Choose from this set
- Design essay for studio-based majors (Architecture, Media Arts, Design and Technology, Fashion and Textile Design, Graphic & Experience Design, Industrial Design) - submit a design essay as part of the portfolio.Choose from this set
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $68,758
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 84.8%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 93%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $20,121
- At graduation
North Carolina State University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #64
- WSJ: #176
- Forbes: #66
- Niche: #86
- QS: #272
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2027-06-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
North Carolina State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Engineering (24%), Business & marketing (16%), Biological & life sciences (9%).
Student–faculty ratio: 15:1 · 32% of class sections have under 20 students.
North Carolina State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.