North Carolina State University at Raleigh Admission
Application Fee
$85
Graduate Application Fee
$75
Acceptance Rate
47.17%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
33.54%
Freshmen Enrollment
5,627
SAT Scores
1,360
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 35,568 students have applied and 16,779 students have allowed to admit to North Carolina State University at Raleigh (Acceptance rate: 47.17%). NCSU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 33.54 % where 5,627 students have finally enrolled out of 16,779 admitted students.
NCSU acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Florida and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, its acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average (relatively easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 40.97%).
NCSU enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 35.93%).
How to Apply to North Carolina State University at Raleigh
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply NCSU. NCSU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | admissions.ncsu.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | admissions.ncsu.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://studentservices.ncsu.edu/your-money/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://npc.collegeboard.org/app/ncsu |
| Veterans Tuition | https://veterans.ncsu.edu/benefits/instructions |
| Athletic | https://studentservices.ncsu.edu/consumer-information/ |
| Disability Service | https://dro.dasa.ncsu.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at NCSU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh is 1,360 and the average ACT score is 30. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of North Carolina State University at Raleigh is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,393). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | 1,360 | 30 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,393 | 31 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina | 1,122 | 66 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At North Carolina State University at Raleigh, 1,432 students submitted SAT scores (25% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,360 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 630 | 670 | 710 |
| Mathematics | 650 | 690 | 750 |
| Total | 1,280 | 1,360 | 1,460 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At North Carolina State University at Raleigh, 1,509 students submitted ACT scores (27% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 30 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 28 | 30 | 33 |
| English | 25 | 30 | 34 |
| Mathematics | 26 | 28 | 32 |
NCSU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to North Carolina State University at Raleigh. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |