North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Raleigh, NC · Public University · 38,464 undergraduates

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
41.7%
Applications
44,047
Enrolled
5,839
Yield Rate
31.8%
SAT Average
1370
ACT Midpoint
30
Test Policy
Optional
Application Fee
$85

Freshman Class Profile

Top 10% of HS Class
40.0%
Top 25% of HS Class
79.0%
Top 50% of HS Class
97.0%

Application Deadlines

  • Early Action: November 1 · notification January 30
  • Regular Decision: June 1

Admission Factors

Very Important
Rigor of Curriculum, Academic GPA
Important
Class Rank
Considered
Standardized Tests, Application Essay, Recommendations, Extracurricular Activities, Talent / Ability, Character / Personal Qualities, First Generation, Geographic Residence, State Residency, Volunteer Work, Work Experience

Waitlist

Offered Spot
9,704
Accepted Spot
4,194
Admitted from Waitlist
261
Waitlist Conversion Rate
2.7%

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$8,799
Out-of-State Tuition
$32,847
Average Net Price
$15,522

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k
$6,200
Family Income $30k–$48k
$8,670
Family Income $48k–$75k
$13,992
Family Income $75k–$110k
$20,386
Family Income Over $110k
$24,211

Financial Aid

Avg. % of Financial Need Met
72%
Avg. Need-Based Grant
$12,618
Avg. Total Aid Package
$14,720
Avg. Debt at Graduation
$25,344
% Graduates Who Borrowed
45%
% Receiving Pell Grants
19.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate
68.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
85.0%
First-Year Retention Rate
93.0%

Academics

STEM Graduates
21.2%
Major Concentration
Specialized
Annual Degree Completions
12,794

Top Fields of Study

  • Engineering: 1,501 graduates/year
  • Business & Management: 1,151 graduates/year
  • Biological & Biomedical Sciences: 642 graduates/year
  • Agriculture & Related Sciences: 516 graduates/year
  • Social Sciences: 323 graduates/year
  • Psychology: 296 graduates/year

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score
1.72
Application Trend
Rising demand
Application Momentum (3yr CAGR)
10.1% annual growth
Opportunity Score Percentile
61th percentile
Years of Data
11 years (IPEDS)

This school is 1.7 standard deviation more competitive than its historical average.