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Public4-Yearlarge campus
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
3.9Very Good
40%
Moderately Selective
85%
Graduation
About North Carolina State University at Raleigh
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a public four-year institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina. With an enrollment of approximately 26,389 undergraduate students, it is a large institution. The university admits 40% of applicants, making it moderately selective. The graduation rate stands at a strong 85%. Graduates earn a median salary of $68,758 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $16,931 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
40%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
85%
Enrollment
26,389
Total students
Median Earnings
$68,758
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$8,895
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$31,767
Per year
Average Net Price
$16,931
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1310–1460
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
28 – 32
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1310
Median
1370
75th
1460
4001600
SAT Math
25th
660
Median
690
75th
740
200800
ACT Composite
25th
28
Median
30
75th
32
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$31,767/yr
In-State Tuition$8,895/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$16,931/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$67,724
10-Year Earnings
$687,580
ROI Multiple
10.2×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Student Outcomes
85%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$69k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
26,389
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
