North Carolina State University
Founded 1887
President Randy Woodson (Chancellor)
Fees USD 9,101
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Suburban
North Carolina State University (NC State) is a public land-grant research university founded in 1887 in Raleigh. The largest university in North Carolina, NC State enrolls 37,000 students and is a premier STEM institution, particularly known for engineering, computer science, and textiles. NC State is the anchor of Research Triangle Park — one of the most productive technology corridors in the United States, home to IBM, Cisco, SAS, and hundreds of biotech companies.
Colleges
- College of Engineering — Top-20 engineering school; Computer, Electrical, and Textile Engineering
- Poole College of Management — AACSB-accredited; strong analytics and supply chain
- College of Design — Top architecture and graphic design programs
- College of Sciences — Strong mathematics, physics, and data science programs
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences — Top land-grant agriculture research
How to Apply
- Application: Common App | Acceptance Rate: ~43% | In-State Tuition: ~$9,101
Key Deadlines
- Early Action: November 1 | Regular Decision: January 15