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Photo: CramBetter.com / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
42%
Acceptance Rate
27,371
Undergraduates
$33k
Out-of-state tuition
85%
6-yr grad rate
$69k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of May 2026
Can I Get In?
42%
Selective
Acceptance Rate (2024-25)
Test OptionalSAT Range (2023-24)1300–1470
ACT Range (2023-24)28–32
Avg Admitted GPA (CDS 2024-25)3.83
27,371 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · City: Large
Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$32,847
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$17,303
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$20,121Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$68,758/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio29%
Why Go Here?
$69k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
27.4k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · City: Large
How Does It Stack Up?
#89
Deal Score in NC
of 142 rated colleges
Deal Score75
Good value
19% First-Gen Students
20% Pell Grant Recipients
13Days
Next Application Deadline
Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
From the school’s admissions page, checked Sep 23, 2026. The year is projected for this cycle; confirm it with the school. Source
At a Glance
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a public college in Raleigh, NC. It enrolls 27,371 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
75
/ 100
Good value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
15:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
1300–1470
SAT (2023-24)
3.83
GPA (CDS 2024-25)
Test Optional
Application Deadline
Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$32,847
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)65%
Students Receiving Aid (CDS 2024-25)46%
Room & Board (2024-25)$14,332
Median Debt at Graduation$20,121
Highest-Earning Programs
Computer Science$86k/yr
Computer Engineering$83k/yr
Chemical Engineering$81k/yr
Industrial Engineering$81k/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$78k/yr
Construction Engineering$77k/yr
How to Apply
Early ActionNov 1, 2026
Regular DecisionJan 15, 2027
From the school’s admissions page; years projected for fall 2027 entry. Source
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The Vibe
8
Rigor
7
Career
8
Value
City: Large
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
A
Academics
B
Value
B
Outcomes
B
Diversity
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How much do families pay at North Carolina State University at Raleigh?
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $6,382 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $8,758 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $13,334 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $20,087 |
| Over $110,000 | $24,652 |
Average net price after grants, from the federal College Scorecard. See the full Cost tab
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