North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC · Public · 27,371 undergrads (large, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $6,382 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $8,758 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $13,334 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $20,087 |
| Over $110,000 | $24,652 |
| All incomes (average) | $17,303 |
Sticker tuition: $8,799 in-state, $32,847 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 42%
- Average SAT
- 1376
- Median ACT
- 30
- Students with Pell grants
- 20%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 85%
- Freshman retention
- 95%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $68,758
- Median debt at graduation
- $20,121
- International undergrads
- 705 (2.6%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Engineering24%
Business16%
Biology & Life Sciences9%
Agriculture9%
Computer Science6%
Social Sciences5%
Psychology4%
Environmental Studies3%
Communications & Media3%
Education3%
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