Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
39.85%
SAT Average
1,380
ACT Range
28-32
North Carolina State University at Raleigh Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 39.85%. This means approximately 399 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 26,389 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
39.85%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $8,895 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $31,767 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $25,613 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $16,931 | State avg: $14,661. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 19.10% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 33.99% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does North Carolina State University at Raleigh Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$31,767
Room and board
$13,719
Books and supplies
$869
Other expenses
$3,121
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$25,613
Average net price
$16,931
Average aid coverage
34%
$8,682 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at North Carolina State University at Raleigh pays approximately $16,931 per year after grants and aid. This is above the North Carolina average of $14,661 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is North Carolina State University at Raleigh?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to North Carolina and national averages.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh net price
$16,931
North Carolina average
$14,661
National average
$17,506
North Carolina State University at Raleigh Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $31,767 and average net price at $16,931. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$31,767
Current net price
$16,931
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
84.64%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$68,758
Undergraduates
26,389
10-Year Median Earnings - North Carolina State University at Raleigh vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh graduates earn about 1.6x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends North Carolina State University at Raleigh?
Undergraduates
26,389
Completion rate
84.64%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
19.10%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
33.99%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 19.10% of North Carolina State University at Raleigh students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 33.99% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use North Carolina State University at Raleigh's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
North Carolina State University at Raleigh lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is listed at 2101 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27695-7001. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare North Carolina State University at Raleigh with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | 39.85% | $31,767 | $16,931 | $68,758 |
| Duke University | 6.78% | $65,805 | $34,454 | $97,800 |
| Chamberlain University-North Carolina | 66.67% | $19,686 | $21,664 | $92,405 |
| Davidson College | 14.48% | $60,300 | $18,127 | $81,400 |
| Wake Forest University | 21.56% | $64,758 | $28,746 | $78,158 |
Similar Schools in Raleigh
This local cluster focuses on nearby Raleigh schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Raleigh.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Carolina State University at Raleigh's acceptance rate?
North Carolina State University at Raleigh's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 39.85%.
How much is North Carolina State University at Raleigh tuition?
North Carolina State University at Raleigh's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $31,767.
What is North Carolina State University at Raleigh's average net price?
North Carolina State University at Raleigh's average net price in the local dataset is $16,931.
What is North Carolina State University at Raleigh's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $68,758 for North Carolina State University at Raleigh.
Is North Carolina State University at Raleigh accredited?
North Carolina State University at Raleigh's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend North Carolina State University at Raleigh?
The local dataset lists 26,389 undergraduate students at North Carolina State University at Raleigh.
What percentage of North Carolina State University at Raleigh students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for North Carolina State University at Raleigh in the local dataset is 19.10%.
What is the federal loan rate at North Carolina State University at Raleigh?
The federal loan rate for North Carolina State University at Raleigh in the local dataset is 33.99%.
Where should I verify North Carolina State University at Raleigh data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with North Carolina State University at Raleigh or the latest official federal education data.