N/A

Acceptance Rate

$10,332

Avg.Financial Aid

002972

FAFSA Code

North Carolina State University

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Public

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    SACSCOC

  • Website

    www.ncsu.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    35,479

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

North Carolina State University was founded in 1887 under the name North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic arts, and in the year 1917, the name was changed to North Carolina State University.

North Carolina State University is a public institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. North Carolina State University has an enrollment of more than 34,000 students. It has an acceptance rate of 43.9%.

The university offers various types of, programs and courses few of the fields in which they offer are engineering, statistics, agriculture, life sciences, textiles and design, and offers bachelor's degrees in 106 fields of study. 81% of students of NC State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $47,600.

NCSU is committed towards dedicated te excellent teaching and creating an application of knowledge and engagement with public and private partners. They have a student to faculty ratio of 14:1, the NC state university is transforming lives with discipline and making their students leaders in the field of social, economic, and technological development.

North Carolina State University is a technological research university and recognized around the globe for its innovative learning techniques. The NC state has core values such as-

  • Freedom—of thought and expression
  • Respect—for cultural and intellectual diversity
  • Responsibility—for individual actions and service to society
  • Stewardship—in sustaining economic and natural resources
  • Excellence—in all endeavors

Online Education at NCSU

The university provides internationally respected programs with schedule flexibility. The world-class education is taught by the renowned faculties in the online format with the flexibility to fit into the busy lives. The online classes engage students to deal with real-world problems as of in the on-campus program

There is a public university in Raleigh, North Carolina called North Carolina State University at Raleigh. Interestingly, North Carolina State University at Raleigh has an ethnically diverse student population. At NCSUR around 67% are white, 8% are Asian, and 6% are Black or African American. And, at the university, around 93% of the students are 24 and under. When it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 48% of the students are females and 52% are males. The college has produced several achievers in its many years of existence and some of the notable alumni are Rajendra K. Pachauri, Zach Galifianakis, John Edwards, and Russell Wilson. The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. It also encourages its students to participate in athletics, as it helps in building character. NCSUR offers a total of 432 undergraduate and graduate programs, including both residential and online. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Fax:

N/A

Address

2101 Hillsborough Street

Rankings

As long as US universities are concerned, the rankings which are provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere. The two popular publications, US News and Forbes, are among the most trusted publications when it comes to the rankings of an educational institution. The ranking of a university plays an important role in helping a prospective candidate choosing the right university. It helps them assess the university's performance based on several factors, which include research excellence, the performance of the students after they complete their education, student experience, and most importantly academic success. However, it is to be noted that North Carolina State University at Raleigh does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings by these two publications.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    15th Jan

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    N/A

  • SAT Range

    1250 - 1390

  • SAT/ACT

    Required

  • ACT Range

    27 - 31

  • High School GPA

    Recommended

  • Application Fee

    $85

  • Accept Common App

    Yes

The admissions process is moderately difficult albeit selective in its approach. Candidates are required to fill the form and submit a fee of $85, as part of the admission process at NCSUR. As per the past trends, the SAT score of a student must lie in the range of 1250-1420 to improve her chances. The average ACT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh is 29. However, those getting an ACT score less than 27 might also be offered admission. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at 2101 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-7001, or call (919) 515-2011.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $14,771

  • Average Annual Cost

    $6,535

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $1,082

  • Other Fees

    $2,566

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for ooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $11,078

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $2,716

Total One Year Cost

$23,997

Before applying to NCSUR, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $34,318. Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

NA

Student:Faculty Ratio

13:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

94%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

63%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$12,244

Faculty Overview

62%

Male Professors

38%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Business Administration, Management...

    613 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    340 Graduates

  • Textile Sciences and Engineering

    265 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    249 Graduates

  • Electrical, Electronics and Communi...

    211 Graduates

  • Mechanical Engineering

    185 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    184 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    181 Graduates

  • Electrical, Electronics and Communi...

    211 Graduates

  • Mechanical Engineering

    185 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    184 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    181 Graduates

  • Chemical Engineering

    178 Graduates

  • Animal Sciences

    175 Graduates

  • Computer Science

    174 Graduates

  • Computer Engineering

    155 Graduates

  • Agricultural Business and Managemen...

    135 Graduates

  • Civil Engineering

    127 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    115 Graduates

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

    109 Graduates

  • Natural Resources Conservation and...

    98 Graduates

  • Industrial Engineering

    82 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    81 Graduates

  • Forestry

    78 Graduates

  • Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...

    76 Graduates

  • International/Global Studies

    76 Graduates

  • Nutrition Sciences

    73 Graduates

  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facil...

    73 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    69 Graduates

  • Agriculture, General

    66 Graduates

  • Design and Applied Arts

    64 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    64 Graduates

  • Social Work

    62 Graduates

  • History

    60 Graduates

  • Agricultural Engineering

    58 Graduates

  • Science, Technology and Society

    57 Graduates

  • Biomedical/Medical Engineering

    56 Graduates

  • Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astrona...

    55 Graduates

  • Business/Managerial Economics

    53 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    53 Graduates

  • Criminology

    51 Graduates

  • Agricultural Production Operations

    50 Graduates

  • Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...

    46 Graduates

  • Plant Sciences

    46 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    44 Graduates

  • Materials Engineering

    44 Graduates

  • Statistics

    44 Graduates

  • Sociology

    42 Graduates

  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...

    38 Graduates

  • Nuclear Engineering

    38 Graduates

  • Physics

    38 Graduates

  • Zoology/Animal Biology

    38 Graduates

  • Engineering, General

    36 Graduates

  • Environmental Control Technologies/...

    35 Graduates

  • Food Science and Technology

    34 Graduates

  • Applied Horticulture and Horticultu...

    33 Graduates

  • Arts, Entertainment,and Media Manag...

    32 Graduates

  • Anthropology

    29 Graduates

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    29 Graduates

  • Environmental Design

    26 Graduates

  • Applied Mathematics

    24 Graduates

  • Environmental/Environmental Health...

    22 Graduates

  • Genetics

    22 Graduates

  • Botany/Plant Biology

    20 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    20 Graduates

  • Microbiological Sciences and Immuno...

    20 Graduates

  • Agricultural Mechanization

    19 Graduates

  • Construction Engineering

    13 Graduates

  • Education, General

    13 Graduates

  • Architecture

    12 Graduates

  • Philosophy

    12 Graduates

  • Science Technologies/Technicians, O...

    12 Graduates

  • Natural Resources Management and Po...

    11 Graduates

  • Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorolog...

    10 Graduates

  • Religion/Religious Studies

    9 Graduates

  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

    9 Graduates

  • Agricultural Public Services

    5 Graduates

  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...

    5 Graduates

  • Area Studies

    4 Graduates

  • Soil Sciences

    3 Graduates

  • Landscape Architecture

    1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

25,199

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

21%

Full-time / Part-time

89% / 11%

Students Gender

Male

53%

US National: 44%

Female

47%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

66%

Unknown

7%

Black

6%

Hispanic

6%

Two or more races

4%

Non Resident alien

4%

Asian

7%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

12%

Out Of State

85%

In State

3%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$64,181 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

41%

Averege Housing Cost

$6,070/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,480/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$4,480/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Wolf

School Colors

red and white

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Atlantic Coast Conference

Total Male Athletes

384

Total Female Athletes

243

Intramural Sports

18

Sports Club

63

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Golf

Rifle

Soccer

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Wrestling

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Gymnastics

Rifle

Soccer

Softball

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by NCSUR. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $11,359 per year. The students at North Carolina State University at Raleigh have several dining and meal plan options to choose from. Moreover, the average meal plan costs around $4,480 per year. The university considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At NCSUR, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The university has enrolled around 52% male and 48% female students.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$41,200/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$52,500/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$10,750 - $29,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$112 - $301

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

53%

Average Aid Per Year

$10,332

Students Receiving Federal Grants

19%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,958

Students Receiving State Aid

20%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,043

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

49%

Average Aid Per Year

$7,735

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$14,856

$30K - $48K

$13,488

$48K - $75K

$8,933

$75K - $110K

$4,236

> $110K

$1,356

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$2,719,677

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$15,682,653

The financial aid department of North Carolina State University at Raleigh helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. At the university, the average federal grant comes to be around $5,110, whereas the financial aid is $7,365. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $4,505 as well as institutional aid worth $7,365. The need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to North Carolina State University at Raleigh amount to $2,719,677 per annum. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded in a year total $15,682,653.

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