North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Public university · Raleigh, NC · 27,371 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
42%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1300–1470
ACT (middle 50%)
28–32
Average net price
$16,486
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$27,073
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
85%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into North Carolina State University at Raleigh?
North Carolina State University at Raleigh accepts about 42 of every 100 applicants (42%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1300 and 1470 on the SAT. A score at or above 1470 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1300, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 28–32.
The latest federal data says North Carolina State University at Raleigh is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on North Carolina State University at Raleigh's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does North Carolina State University at Raleigh cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $27,073 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $16,486 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $8,815 for NC residents and $33,780 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$8,815
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$33,780
- Room & board$14,741
- Total cost of attendance$27,073
- Average net price after grants$16,486
Popular majors
Engineering, Business, Biology, Agriculture, Computer Science.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh FAQ
- What is North Carolina State University at Raleigh's acceptance rate?
- 42% — selective.
- What SAT score do you need for North Carolina State University at Raleigh?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1300–1470. Aim for 1470 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for North Carolina State University at Raleigh?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 28–32.
- Is North Carolina State University at Raleigh test-optional?
- The latest federal data says North Carolina State University at Raleigh is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on North Carolina State University at Raleigh's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does North Carolina State University at Raleigh cost?
- About $27,073 a year before aid; $16,486 on average after grants.
- What is North Carolina State University at Raleigh's FAFSA school code?
- 002972. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so North Carolina State University at Raleigh receives your information.
- What is North Carolina State University at Raleigh's graduation rate?
- 85% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to North Carolina State University at Raleigh
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brevard CollegeBrevard, NC | 42% | 870–1220 | $25,617 | 40% |
| Carolina UniversityWinston-Salem, NC | 40% | — | $12,351 | 27% |
| Johnson C Smith UniversityCharlotte, NC | 45% | — | $21,397 | 34% |
| North Carolina A & T State UniversityGreensboro, NC | 50% | 1020–1190 | $9,884 | 56% |
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| University of California-DavisDavis, CA | 42% | — | $14,318 | 86% |