# North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Raleigh, NC. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/north-carolina-state-university-at-raleigh

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 42% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 40,049 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 15,958 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 650–720 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 650–750 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 28–32 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $27,073 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $16,486 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $6,149 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $6,914 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $10,322 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $18,201 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $25,674 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 27,371 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 85% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $77,810 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,500 (FY2024) |

## What North Carolina State University at Raleigh considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 199193. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology