The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
42% admitted · $18,314/yr after aid
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC · Public · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 42%
- Selective
- Average net price
- $16,486
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 85%
- Median earnings
- $77,810
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a public college in Raleigh, NC with 27,371 undergraduates. It admits 42% of applicants, and admitted students average 1376 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $16,486 per year ($6,149 for families earning under $30,000). 85% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $77,810 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 42%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 40,049
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 15,958
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 36%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing650–720
200800
SAT Math650–750
200800
ACT Composite28–32
136
What North Carolina State University at Raleigh looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $27,073
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $8,815
- Out-of-state tuition
- $33,780
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$6,149
- $30–48k$6,914
- $48–75k$10,322
- $75–110k$18,201
- $110k+$25,674
Get a personal estimate with North Carolina State University at Raleigh's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 85%
- Freshman retention
- 95%
- Median earnings
- $77,810
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 27,371
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 23%
- White66%
- Hispanic9%
- Black6%
- Asian10%
North Carolina State University at Raleigh FAQ
What is North Carolina State University at Raleigh's acceptance rate?+
North Carolina State University at Raleigh admits 42% of applicants, which makes it selective.
What SAT score do you need for North Carolina State University at Raleigh?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 650–720 on SAT Reading and Writing and 650–750 on SAT Math; the average total is 1376.
What ACT score do you need for North Carolina State University at Raleigh?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 28–32.
Is North Carolina State University at Raleigh test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to North Carolina State University at Raleigh?+
In Fall 2023, 40,049 students applied to North Carolina State University at Raleigh and 15,958 were admitted; 5,728 enrolled.
Does North Carolina State University at Raleigh consider legacy status?+
No. North Carolina State University at Raleigh reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does North Carolina State University at Raleigh require an essay?+
North Carolina State University at Raleigh reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does North Carolina State University at Raleigh cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $27,073 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,486.
What is North Carolina State University at Raleigh's graduation rate?+
85% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 199193 · How we use this data
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