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North Carolina State University
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  • RALEIGH, NC
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University of North Carolina SystemNorth Carolina State University
#2 in Top Public Universities in North Carolina
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    North Carolina State University Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for NCSU?

    NC State admissions is selective with an acceptance rate of 46%. Students that get into NC State have an average SAT score between 1230-1410 or an average ACT score of 27-32. The regular admissions application deadline for NC State is January 15. Interested students can apply for early action, and the NC State early action deadline is November 1.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    46%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    Total Applicants
    31,487
    SAT Range
    1230-1410
    SAT Reading
    610-690
    SAT Math
    620-720
    Students Submitting SAT
    49%
    ACT Range
    27-32
    ACT English
    25-33
    ACT Math
    25-31
    ACT Writing
    7-8
    Students Submitting ACT
    50%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 15
    Early Decision Deadline
    Early Action Deadline
    November 1
    Offers Early Decision
    No
    Offers Early Action
    Yes
    Application Fee
    $85
    Application Website
    admissions.ncsu.edu/apply
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    Yes

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Recommended
    • High School Rank
      Recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Neither required nor recommended
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