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North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Raleigh, NC·Public·~42% acceptance

North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a public university based in Raleigh, NC. It admits about 42% of applicants. Students pay an average net price of about $17,303 per year after financial aid. About 85% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $68,758 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$17,303/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $26,425
Aid cuts ~$9,122/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 1
RD
Jan 15

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Admissions
GPA range~3.83 avg
SAT (middle 50%)1300–1470
ACT (middle 50%)28–32
Test policyConsidered
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
85%
graduation rate
94%
freshman retention
$57,623
median earnings, 6yr
$68,758
median earnings, 10yr
How North Carolina State University at Raleigh reads an application

What North Carolina State University at Raleigh values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)
Important
Class rank
Also considered
Test scoresApplication essaysRecommendationsExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesFirst-generation statusGeographic residenceState residencyVolunteer workWork experience

From North Carolina State University at Raleigh’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What North Carolina State University at Raleigh requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankTest scoresRecommendationsWork experience

From federal IPEDS data — what North Carolina State University at Raleigh requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is North Carolina State University at Raleigh's acceptance rate?
North Carolina State University at Raleigh admits about 42% of applicants.
How much does North Carolina State University at Raleigh cost?
At North Carolina State University at Raleigh, the average net price after aid is about $17,303 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $26,425 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for North Carolina State University at Raleigh?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1300–1470 on the SAT and 28–32 on the ACT.
What GPA do you need for North Carolina State University at Raleigh?
Admitted students typically have a GPA of about 3.83 on a 4.0 scale.
What are North Carolina State University at Raleigh's application deadlines?
North Carolina State University at Raleigh's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does North Carolina State University at Raleigh value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, North Carolina State University at Raleigh rates Course rigor and Grades (GPA) as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Class rank. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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