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The Regular decision application deadline for North Carolina State University UG is Jan 15, 2025.

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About North Carolina State University

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Year of establishment
1887
University website
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Student website
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Total foreign students
4800
Campus size
2099 acres
No. of campus
3
Endowment value
USD 1 billion
Scholarships granted
18878
Scholarship amount granted
USD 163 million
Application fees
USD 100
English proficiency test
Required
Accepted exams
SAT/ACT accepted
Optional
Total faculty
2472
Faculty/Student ratio
16
Male/Female ratio
0.8
UG/PG course ratio
2.15
Total criminal offences
499
Quick university statsInsights on student demographics, enrolment, and academic success
UG Race

Others

76%

Asian

9%

Hispanic

7%

Black

5%

UG Student residence

In state

82%

Out of state

14%

Foreign

2%

UG Age distribution

24 and under

95%

25 and over

4%

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UG Number of Applicant

35568
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Overall Graduation Rate

0.85
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UG Enrollment

26254
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PG Enrollment

10446
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Commonly asked questions
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Q:   Is NC State a good university?

A: 

According to U.S. News & World Report’s national universities ranking, NC State University is #60 in the 2024 edition. Furthermore, the university is home to the most diverse student body in North Carolina hosting students from more than 120 different countries. Also, the university has received many national and international rankings for outstanding academic quality, employability, affordable tuition rates, exceptional degree programs in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

Q:   Is it hard to get into NC State University?

A: 

North Carolina State University acceptance rate is 39.5%. This means that the university is quite selective at the time of admission. In other words, to get into this university, the applicants must have a good academic record and meet all the eligibility requirements. The general eligibility requirements to get into this university are:

  • A high school qualification to get into bachelor’s courses
  • For graduate programs, the applicants are required to have a bachelor’s degree

Q:   What are the IELTS requirements at North Carolina State University for Indian students?

A: 

Applicants must meet the minimum English requirements. The TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT special Homes Edition, and IELTS academic tests require a minimum overall score of 80. Additionally, a minimum sub-score of 18 is needed in each section of the TOEFL test, while IELTS requires a minimum sub-score of 6.0.For Conditional admission, the minimum overall score drops to 50 for all TOEFL tests and IELTS, while the Dulingo English Test (DET) requires a minimum score of 85. It is highly suggested to check with official page to avoid last-minute confusion.Check out the below tables 

 The Below table is for UG English Proficiency requirements:

English Proficiency Tests

Minimum required Score

TOEFL iBT

80 or higher

TOEFL iBT special Home

80 or higher

Duolingo (DET)

110 or higher

IELTS Academic

6.5 or higher

Below table is for PG English Proficiency requirements:

English Proficiency Tests

Minimum required Score

TOEFL iBT

95 or higher

IELTS Academic

7.0 or higher

Q:   Is NC State private or public?

A: 

North Carolina State University is a public institute. Also, the university is ranked among the Top 1% of the universities worldwide (Center for World University Rankings). The university provides exceptional degree programs, in Engineering, Mathematics, Science, and Technology. Furthermore, Princeton Review has placed NC State at #13 for best value among public schools.

Q:   What is the fee of the NC State UG courses?

A: 

For out-of-state students, NC State University cost of UG students will be around USD 52,000 for an academic year. This amount is around INR 43 lakh. The division of the expenses for the academic year 2024-25 is given below:

Particulars

Expenses for Out-of-State Residents

Tuition & fees

USD 33,034 (INR 27 lakh)

Books & supplies

USD 876 (INR 73k)

Housing

USD 8,338 (INR 7 lakh)

Food

USD 5,994 (INR 5 lakh)

Personal expenses

USD 1,855 (INR 1.5 lakh)

Transportation

USD 1,496 (INR 1.2 lakh)

Loan fees

USD 42 (INR 3,500)

Note: The amount given above in INR are just the estimates, hence, it may vary when compared with the actual amount.

Admissions 2025

  • Application fees :USD 85 - 100
  • Type of deadline :Depends on course
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Fall9ᵗʰ Jan - 1ˢᵗ Apr 2025
Spring1ˢᵗ Jul 2023 - 15ᵗʰ Oct 2024
Summer15ᵗʰ Dec 2024 - 1ˢᵗ Mar 2025
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University CityRaleigh, North Carolina, USA
Size of cityMedium
Population of City4,64,758

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Raleigh, NC 27695, United States

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Raleigh, NC 27695, United States
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