Acceptance Rate
40%
Enrollment
26,389
Graduation Rate
85%
Student-Faculty Ratio
14:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$68,758
Retention Rate
93%
Admissions
SAT Range (25th–75th)1300–1460
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)28–32
136
Test Policy: Test Sometimes Required
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$8,895
Out-of-State Tuition
$31,767
Avg Net Price
$16,931
Room & Board
$13,719
Total COA
$25,613
Median Debt
$20,121
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$6,200
$30,001–48,000
$8,670
$48,001–75,000
$13,992
$75,001–110,000
$20,386
$110,001+
$24,211
Pell Grant Rate: 19%
Federal Loan Rate: 34%
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Sticker Price$45,486
Estimated Net Price$16,931 (avg)
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North Carolina State University at Raleigh's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
85%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$68,758
Retention Rate
93%
Median Debt
$20,121
Top Programs
Engineering
23.3%
Business & Marketing
17.5%
Biology
10.0%
Agriculture
9.7%
Social Sciences
4.9%
Psychology
4.5%
Computer Science
4.4%
Natural Resources
3.4%
Communication
3.0%
Interdisciplinary Studies
2.7%
Top Majors
| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 665 | $69,742 |
| Biology, General | 336 | $57,457 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 288 | $79,841 |
| Psychology, General | 234 | $45,056 |
| Computer Science | 232 | $98,925 |
| Animal Sciences | 218 | $43,013 |
| Textile Sciences and Engineering | 213 | $57,894 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 199 | $47,004 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | 156 | $87,305 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 155 | $70,576 |
| Political Science and Government | 145 | $51,838 |
| Chemical Engineering | 132 | $94,710 |
| Computer Engineering | 132 | $90,912 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 129 | $39,680 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 128 | $92,574 |
Demographics
Men 50%Women 50%
White
67.5%
Black
5.8%
Hispanic
8.5%
Asian
9.6%
Two or More
4.8%
International
2.3%
Application Info
Deadlines
EA2025-11-01
REA2026-01-15
App Fee (Domestic)$85
App Fee (International)$100
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.
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