North Carolina State University - BigFuture College Search

Overview

Type
4-year • Public
Campus Life
Very Large • Urban
Average Per Year After Aid
$15K
SAT Range
1290–1440
Graduation Rate
85%

North Carolina State University is a very large, 4-year, public university. This coed college is located in a large city in an urban setting. It offers certificate, associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. This college has an acceptance rate of 41.67% and a graduation rate of 85%.

From the Institution

NC State was founded to expand opportunity, fuel innovation and improve lives across North Carolina and beyond. More than 135 years later, that mission continues to define who we are: a leading public research university where curiosity, collaboration and real world impact drive everything we do. From our land grant beginnings in agriculture and engineering, NC State has grown into a globally recognized institution preparing students to think critically, solve complex challenges and lead in a rapidly changing world. Today, NC State's 12 colleges offer more than 300 undergraduate and graduate degree programs spanning every major academic discipline. Located in Raleigh, one of the nation's fastest growing and most desirable cities, the university sits at the center of the Research Triangle, a hub for technology, entrepreneurship and discovery. Through partnerships with industry leaders such as SAS, Cisco, Lenovo and many others, NC State connects students and faculty with opportunities to innovate at scale and address challenges that matter. That spirit of collaboration comes to life on Centennial Campus, NC State's award winning research and innovation district. There, corporate, government and nonprofit partners work alongside university researchers and students to accelerate discovery and bring ideas to market. Centennial Campus is also home to the James B. Hunt Jr. Library, an internationally recognized space for learning, technology and collaboration. NC State is consistently recognized for excellence in research, innovation and student success. The university leads groundbreaking work in areas ranging from engineering and advanced manufacturing to data science, sustainability and quantum computing. As the only university in the nation leading two National Science Foundation Engineering Research Centers, NC State continues to shape the future through interdisciplinary research with real world impact. An NC State education is rooted in hands on learning and purposeful experience. Students engage in research, internships, co ops, entrepreneurship, study abroad, service learning and living and learning communities that prepare them to lead with confidence and adaptability. The university is nationally recognized for creating pathways to career success, with graduates earning strong outcomes and entering the workforce ready to make an immediate impact. Year after year, NC State is recognized as one of the nation's best values in higher education, combining academic excellence, affordability and opportunity. Here, students join a community driven not only by achievement but by a shared commitment to think and do: to turn ideas into action and knowledge into meaningful change.

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College Board Code

5496

Application Types Accepted

Coalition Application
Common Application

Fee Waiver Info

Available to all qualified students. Visit the college website for details.

Contact Information

Important Dates

Dates are subject to change so confirm important deadlines by visiting the college’s website.

June 1

Regular Application Due

March 1

Financial Aid Application Due

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