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North Carolina State University

Raleigh, NC

Travel:

2 Hour 54 minute drive from Charlotte

Local Airport:

Raleigh Durham International Airport

Planning Your Visit
Places to Stay Near Campus

  • Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh/Crabtree Valley

  • DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Raleigh-Durham

  • Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary

  • DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree Valley

Places to Eat

  • Amedeo's

  • Italian Kitchen Raleigh

  • Sushi Nine

  • Sammy's Tap & Grill

  • Oak City Picture

  • Postino

  • Gussie's 

Other Schools You Could Add to Your Trip:

  • Duke University

  • UNC-Chapel Hill

  • Elon University

  • High Point University

  • Wake Forest University

College Snapshot

As the largest university in North Carolina and a flagship member of the Research Triangle, NC State combines rigorous academics in engineering, agriculture, textiles, and technology with a vibrant campus in the state capital of Raleigh.


📊 Admissions Overview

  • Freshman Applicants (2025): 44,109

  • Acceptance Rate: 41.7%

  • Waitlisted Applicants: 9,704

  • Admitted from Waitlist: 261

  • Early Action Applicants: 32,334 (13,625 admitted)

🎓 Who Gets In

  • Class Rank: 97% of freshmen were in the top half of their HS class; 40% in the top 10%.

  • GPA Profile:
    20% had a 4.0 GPA
    57% had 3.75–3.99
    19% had 3.50–3.74
    The vast majority admitted had GPAs above 3.5.

  • Test Scores:
    Middle 50% SAT:     1290–1440 (avg. 1360)
    Average SAT Section Scores: 680 Verbal / 680 Math
    Middle 50% ACT: 24–30+ (avg. 29)
    Nearly 45% of students scored 30+ on ACT.

📝 What Matters in Admissions

NC State uses a holistic review process with many factors considered.

  • Considered: GPA, rigor of courses, test scores, essays, extracurriculars, recommendations, character/personal qualities, state residency, geography, work/volunteer experience, talent/ability

  • Also Considered: Alumni relation and demonstrated interest

  • Test Policy: Test-optional (SAT/ACT considered if submitted)

College Snapshot
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