North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,535

2024 Average Net Price

$15,522

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

41.7%

44,047 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

38,464

86% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

85.3%

4,120 Graduates

About

North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a higher education institution located in Wake County, NC. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at North Carolina State University at Raleigh were General Business Administration & Management (916 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (435 degrees), and Computer Science (373 degrees).

In 2024, 10,612 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh. 49.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (6,566 degrees), 7.67 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (856 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at North Carolina State University at Raleigh is $6,535, which is $−25,385 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at North Carolina State University at Raleigh is $6,535, which is $25,385 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,522.

In 2024, 51% of undergraduate students attending North Carolina State University at Raleigh received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,535

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at North Carolina State University at Raleigh was $6,535. The cost of tuition at North Carolina State University at Raleigh is $−25,385 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of North Carolina State University at Raleigh (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,522

2024 Value

4.45%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 North Carolina State University at Raleigh had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,522. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of North Carolina State University at Raleigh grew by 4.45%.

This chart compares the average net price of North Carolina State University at Raleigh (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,719

Room and Board

$869

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at North Carolina State University at Raleigh was of $13,719 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 7.62% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $869. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.76% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

51% of undergraduate students at North Carolina State University at Raleigh received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

North Carolina State University at Raleigh received 44,047 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 9.98% annual growth. Out of those 44,047 applicants, 18,385 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 41.7% acceptance rate.

There were 38,464 students enrolled at North Carolina State University at Raleigh in 2024. 18% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

North Carolina State University at Raleigh has an overall enrollment yield of 31.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

41.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

18,385

Accepted Out of 44,047

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of North Carolina State University at Raleigh was 41.7% (18,385 admissions from 44,047 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 39.8%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 9.98%, while admissions grew by 15.2%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of North Carolina State University at Raleigh (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

18%

Submission Percentage (2024)

1,072

Scores Submitted (2024)

18% of enrolled first-time students at North Carolina State University at Raleigh in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

North Carolina State University at Raleigh had a total enrollment of 38,464 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at North Carolina State University at Raleigh is 33,086 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,378. This means that 86% of students enrolled at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, both undergraduate and graduate, is 60.1% White, 8.82% Asian, 8.39% Hispanic or Latino, 6.16% Black or African American, 4.5% Two or More Races, 0.309% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0494% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at North Carolina State University at Raleigh in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.3%), followed by White Male (33.3%) and Asian Female (4.92%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (21.3%), followed by White Male (17.5%) and Black or African American Female (4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at North Carolina State University at Raleigh in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 38,464 students. The full-time enrollment at North Carolina State University at Raleigh is 33,086 and the part-time enrollment is 5,378. This means that 86% of students enrolled at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

94%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at North Carolina State University at Raleigh was 94%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), North Carolina State University at Raleigh had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
23,107 enrolled students
Asian
3,393 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
3,229 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at North Carolina State University at Raleigh is 60.1% White, 8.82% Asian, 8.39% Hispanic or Latino, 6.16% Black or African American, 4.5% Two or More Races, 0.309% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0494% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 761 students (1.98%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 154 fewer women than men received degrees from North Carolina State University at Raleigh. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at North Carolina State University at Raleigh is white (6,566 degrees awarded). There were 7.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (856 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at North Carolina State University at Raleigh is General Business Administration & Management (916 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (435 degrees) and Computer Science (373 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (773 degrees awarded), Engineering (2,682 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (364 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are Software developers (538,907 people), Other managers (395,177 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (374,926 people), Civil engineers (316,280 people), and Mechanical engineers (221,274 people).

The most specialized majors at North Carolina State University at Raleigh in 2024 are Agriculture (773 degrees awarded), Engineering (2,682 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (364 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (142 degrees), and Math & Statistics (289 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Podiatrists, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are Agriculture (773 degrees awarded), Engineering (2,682 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (364 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (142 degrees), and Math & Statistics (289 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Architectural, engineering & related services

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are Architectural, engineering & related services (616,460 people), Computer Systems Design (556,687 people), Construction (380,183 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (298,030 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (234,109 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by North Carolina State University at Raleigh.

Most Common (2024)

General Agriculture Management
30 degrees awarded
General Applied Horticulture Operations
11 degrees awarded
Turf & Turfgrass Management
10 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at North Carolina State University at Raleigh was General Agriculture Management with 30 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

5,383

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

5,229

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 5,383 degrees were awarded to men at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, which is 1.03 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (5,229).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at North Carolina State University at Raleigh by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 548 degrees were awarded to men at North Carolina State University at Raleigh in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.33 times more than the 413 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 413 degrees were awarded to men at North Carolina State University at Raleigh in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.754 times less than the 548 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

65%

100% Completion Time

86%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 65% of students graduating from North Carolina State University at Raleigh completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 86% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 87% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (90.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at North Carolina State University at Raleigh is Female and Asian (90.9% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.4% of graduates (140 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
6,566 degrees awarded
Asian
856 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
697 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at North Carolina State University at Raleigh is white (6,566 degrees awarded). There were 7.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (856 degrees).

1.63% of degree recipients (173 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
3,526 degrees awarded
White Female
3,500 degrees awarded
White Male
3,417 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at North Carolina State University at Raleigh is white male (3,526 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (3,500 degrees).

Operations

North Carolina State University at Raleigh has an endowment valued at nearly $2.22B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 104M (4.7%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, North Carolina State University at Raleigh had a total salary expenditure of 1.99B. North Carolina State University at Raleigh employs 776 Professors, 498 Assistant professors and 477 Associate professors. Most academics at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are Male Professor (540), Male Associate professor (272), and Female Assistant professor (257).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are: Research, with 1,196 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 1,191 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 1,053 employees.

Endowment

$2.22B

2024 Endowment

9.43%

growth from 2023

North Carolina State University at Raleigh has an endowment valued at about $2.22B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of North Carolina State University at Raleigh grew 9.43% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.97B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$267M - Federal
$53.5M - State
$639k - Local

As of 2024, North Carolina State University at Raleigh received $267M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $53.5M from state grants and contracts, and $639k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$925M

2024 Salaries

9.21%

growth from 2023

In 2024, North Carolina State University at Raleigh paid a median of $925M in salaries, which represents 46.4% of their overall expenditure ($1.99B) and a 9.21% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.57% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.8% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$245M

Instructional Salaries

1,962

Number of Employees

In 2024, North Carolina State University at Raleigh paid a total of $245M to 1,962 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Carolina State University at Raleigh were Research with 1,196 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 1,191 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 1,053 employees.

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