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#5 Biological / Agricultural Engineering G #7 Nuclear Engineering G

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US News Ranking

#64

QS Rank

#272

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Graduate

Undergraduate Rankings 0

No undergraduate ranking records available.

Graduate Rankings 15

Education

Education #26

Engineering

Engineering #28

Biological / Agricultural Engineering #5

Nuclear Engineering #7

Health

Social Work #95

Public Affairs

Public Affairs #64

Nonprofit Management #30

Public Management and Leadership #38

Public Policy Analysis #36

Science

Statistics #18

Mathematics #46

Chemistry #57

Physics #62

Earth Sciences #73

Biological Sciences #90

Social Sciences and Humanities

Sociology #51

Economics #61

History #86

Psychology #95

Computer Science

Computer Science #46

NC State is a research-driven public university best known for engineering, computer science, statistics, business, agriculture, design, and textiles. Located in Raleigh and connected to the Research Triangle, it offers students strong access to tech, biotech, manufacturing, and startup ecosystems.

The university is especially attractive to students who want practical, career-oriented education in a high-growth region. Its culture tends to reward initiative, project-based learning, and students who are comfortable in a large, academically focused public university.

What are North Carolina State University looking for?

Students with strong quantitative preparation who want engineering, CS, analytics, design, or business in a practical and industry-connected public university setting.

Admissions Statistics

YEAR

Overall Accept. Rate

Regular Decision Accept. Rate

Regular Decision Apps Accepted

Regular Decision Apps Received

Early Decision / Action Accept. Rate

Percent of Class Filled by Early Apps

Early Decision / Action Apps Received

Early Decision / Action Apps Accepted

Expected Number of Students to Enroll

Total Apps Received

Total Apps Accepted

2024

41.6%

18,382

44,109

18,382

ADMISSION INFORMATION

APPLICATION DATES & DEADLINES

ED2

Rolling

Nov 1

Jan 15

Additional essay questions of the application.

North Carolina State University

state

Raleigh, NC 27695

TUITION

33993 | 9028 (in-state)

ACCEPTANCE RATE

41.6%

Enrollment: Undergraduate | STUDENTS

25776 | 38646

Academics & Testing Range

SAT: 1300-1470 | ACT: 28-32 | GPA: 3.8

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