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North Carolina State University
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  • RALEIGH, NC
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North Carolina State University

#2 in Top Public Universities in North Carolina
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A
    2. Value
      A
    3. Diversity
      A minus
    4. Campus
      B+
    5. Athletics
      A
    6. Party Scene
      A minus
    7. Professors
      A
    8. Location
      A minus
    9. Dorms
      B
    10. Campus Food
      B+
    11. Student Life
      A+
    12. Safety
      B minus
    NC State is a highly rated public university located in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 22,929 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the NC State acceptance rate is 46%. Popular majors include Business, Biology, and Mechanical Engineering. Graduating 84% of students, NC State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $41,200.
    ncsu.edu
    2101 HILLSBOROUGH STREET
    RALEIGH, NC 27695
    Branch of
    University of North Carolina System
    About NC State...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FBS
    Athletic Conference
    Atlantic Coast Conference
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    NCSU Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    46%
    Application Deadline
    January 15
    SAT Range
    1230-1410
    ACT Range
    27-32
    Application Fee
    $85
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Recommended
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes
    Application Website
    admissions.ncsu.edu/apply

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $14,600 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $10,550 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    68%
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    Academics

    Professors
    A
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    Student Faculty Ratio
    12:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Business
      805 Graduates
    • Biology
      397 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering
      285 Graduates
    • Psychology
      283 Graduates
    • Engineering
      251 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      244 Graduates
    • Communications
      235 Graduates
    • Animal Sciences and Husbandry
      221 Graduates
    • Agricultural Business
      172 Graduates
    • Computer Hardware Engineering
      171 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    2
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    1
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    1
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      71%
    • On Campus
      5%
    • Online
      24%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    22,929 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    3,221
    Undergrads Over 25
    6%
    Pell Grant
    18%
    Varsity Athletes
    2%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $52,500 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    84%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    94%
    National
    83%
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