North Carolina State University at Raleigh, NC
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
North Carolina State University at Raleigh Rankings
Affordability71
Selectivity75
Retention87
Graduation68
Earnings54
Diversity46
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
96%
Bachelor’s
4%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture1%
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences8%
Business, Management, Marketing15%
Communication, Journalism4%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education2%
Engineering26%
Engineering Technologies1%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
History1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies4%
Natural Resources and Conservation4%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies3%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology3%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Science Technologies<1%
Social Sciences4%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into North Carolina State University at Raleigh
47%
Admission Rate
670
Median SAT Math
650
Median SAT Reading
29
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)630–710
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)620–680
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)27–31
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending North Carolina State University at Raleigh
$9K
In-State Tuition
$28K
Out-of-State Tuition
$24K
Average Total Cost
$16K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $10K | $13K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $15K | $14K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $19K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $22K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after North Carolina State University at Raleigh
41%
Receive Federal Loans
$18K
Median Federal Debt
75%
Repayment Rate
$213
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 24% | 58% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 17% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 28% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $18K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $19K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $18K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $18K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $9K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 71% | 35% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 75% | 40% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 81% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 84% | 54% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
94%
Retention Rate
12%
Transfer Rate
9%
Withdrawal Rate
80%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 54% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 80% | 43% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 79% | 45% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 86% | 40% | 53% |
| Black | 73% | 32% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 81% | 43% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 78% | 41% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 67% | 28% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 75% | 41% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 78% | 46% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 77% | 36% | 44% |
| Other race | 90% | 38% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after North Carolina State University at Raleigh
94%
Employment Rate
$41K
Median Salary
$28K
25 Pctl Salary
$58K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 86% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $13K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $28K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $41K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $58K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $70K | $50K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $41K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $46K | $28K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $52K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
23,708
Undergraduates
78%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
10,280
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 47% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 53% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 7% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 6% | 33% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 69% | 47% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% | 7% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 4% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 4% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 18% | 47% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 20% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 32% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near North Carolina State University at Raleigh, NC
Meredith College
1 miles, NW
William Peace University
2 miles, E
Shaw University
2 miles, SE
Saint Augustine's University
3 miles, E