North Carolina State University

By the Numbers

34,009 Total number of students

24,536 Undergraduates

8,895 Faculty and staff

30% Proportion of student body

that is ethnically diverse

600+ Student organizations

70 Club and intramural sports

35 Average class size

80% Proportion of classes with

fewer than 50 students

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8,363 degrees awarded in 2013

Think and DoAt NC State University, ideas become reality.

Here, we work to deepen knowledge, engineer

solutions, produce leaders, advance research

and invigorate the job market. Here, we create

a better, more connected world.

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Our graduates leave

ready to succeed in the

workforce: The Wall Street

Journal names NC State

graduates in the top 20

most desired by recruiters.

20most desired

by recruiters

Wall Street Journal

top

Think and BuildFuturistic technology and cutting-edge design unite

at NC State University’s new James B. Hunt Jr. Library,

one of the world’s most inventive and advanced

research facilities.

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Knowledge AppliedNC State’s faculty lead the university’s

drive for academic excellence and student

success. Recognized as leaders in their

fields, our faculty share their talents

through teaching and research that enrich

minds and motivate discovery.

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18:1 student-to-faculty ratio

With next-generation tools and immersive

technologies, NC State’s alumni blend

creativity and research to introduce

groundbreaking businesses, products and

services to the marketplace.

Innovative Solutions

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Our work has led to 400+ new

products and 100+ startup companies

that have created 7,100+ new jobs.

Profound ResultsWe inspire creativity. NC State’s

design and liberal arts students

apply intellectual flexibility to social

sciences challenges, developing a

sophisticated understanding of their

environment and a unique ability to

make it better.

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Visit the CampusSchedule your visit at

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Office of Undergraduate Admissions

919.515.2434

undergrad-admissions@ncsu.edu

Think social.Work together. Our collaborative spirit extends beyond

the classroom. From more than 600

clubs and organizations to industry

internships and cooperative education

opportunities, NC State’s student

services help each student navigate the

pathway to success.

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Go Wolfpack!We are an NCAA Division I school in the highly

competitive Atlantic Coast Conference. We also

offer 52 club sports and 18 intramural sports.

Work and LiveNestled in the heart of North Carolina, Raleigh is just a few hours’ drive from

both the beach and the mountains. But with all the Research Triangle area has

to offer, you may want to stay right here.

#1America’s most

wired cities

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America’s best cities

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Quality of life

Portfolio.com

America’s safest cities

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#3Cleanest cities

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Among 10 fastest-

growing cities

CNNMoney

#2Best city for young

professionals

Forbes.com

Best state for business

Chief Executive

Best place for

business and careers

Forbes.com

Biggest brain magnets

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NC State is a great place to discover your

strengths, plan your future and chart a

course to reach it. Find out more about us

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4 Princeton Review ranked

NC State 4th for best

overall public university

value for 2014.

5U.S. News & World Report

ranked NC State the 5th best

overall value among public

universities in 2013.

1 In 2012 NC State granted the largest

percentage of STEM degrees among

land-grant universities, according to

U.S. News & World Report.

Tuition and fees for 2014–15:

In-state students $8,296

Out-of-state students $23,551

$

The Value of NC StateNC State consistently ranks among the top

values in higher education.

Through career coaching, internships and

co-op opportunities, we prepare students

for a fulfilling career.

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Apply 1. Go to wolfpaw.ncsu.edu, your Personal Admissions

Website, and create a wolfPAW account.

2. Fill out the admission application.

3. Pay the $75 nonrefundable application fee.

4. Obtain an unofficial transcript from your current

high school and upload to wolfPAW.

5. Complete your Self-Reported Academic

Record list of coursework and grades from each

institution attended.

6. Send official SAT and/or ACT test scores.

Check your wolfPAW account for application

status updates and your admission decision.

Freshman Admissionadmissions.ncsu.edu/freshman

In 2014, more than 20,000 students

applied for a freshman class of 4,250.

Our applicants excel in demanding

college preparatory programs, score

competitively on standardized tests

and stay involved in their schools

and communities.

Transfer Admissionadmissions.ncsu.edu/transfer

About 20 percent of our graduates

started at other campuses. In 2014, we

received more than 3,500 applications

for a class of 1,300. Transfer students

need a minimum of 30 transferable

credit hours and a competitive grade-

point average. There are additional

requirements; check our website for

more information.

International Admissionadmissions.ncsu.edu/international

NC State University values the

different perspectives and ideas that

international students bring to the

classroom and to campus life. For the

2014 academic year we received more

than 1,300 international applications.

Scholarships and Financial Aidfinancialaid.ncsu.edu

NC State offers incoming first-

year students various resources

to assist with the cost of a quality

university education. Contact

the Office of Scholarships and

Financial Aid to find out more.

NC State University promotes equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination and harassment based upon one’s age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation and veteran status.

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Alphabetical Listing of

NC State’s Majors

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Agricultural Institute (two-year program)

Agribusiness Management Horticulture ConcentrationAgricultural Pest ManagementField Crops TechnologyGeneral AgricultureLivestock & Poultry ManagementOrnamentals & Landscape TechnologyTurfgrass ManagementUrban Pest Management

History History & Social Studies Teacher EducationHorticultural ScienceIndustrial DesignIndustrial Engineering Furniture ManufacturingInternational Studies Africa East and Southeast Asia Europe International Cultural Studies International Economy & Environment International Relations Latin America South Asia & Middle EastManagement, UndeclaredMarine Sciences Biological Oceanography Chemistry Geology Meteorology PhysicsMaterials Science & EngineeringMathematicsMathematics Education Computer Science Mathematics Middle Grades StatisticsMechanical EngineeringMeteorologyMicrobiologyMiddle Grades Education Language Arts & Social Studies Mathematics & ScienceNatural Resources Ecosystem Assessment Marine & Coastal Policy & Administration Soil & Water Systems Soil ResourcesNatural Resources, UndeclaredNuclear EngineeringNutrition SciencePaper Science & EngineeringParks, Recreation & Tourism Management Parks & Natural Resource Recreation Parks Management Program Management Tourism and Commercial RecreationPhilosophy Ethics Law Logic, Representation & ReasoningPhysical & Mathematical Sciences, UndeclaredPhysicsPlant & Soil Sciences Agroecology Agronomic Business Agronomic Science Crop Biotechnology Crop Production Soil Science

Largest number of

international students

in North Carolina

3,131

In the 2014 academic

year we received

applications

from all 50

states and

132 countries.

250+

study-abroad

programs

Total undergraduate

out-of-state students

2,248

is the average

high in Raleigh.

71° F (22°C)Asheville

247 miles [4 hr]

New York 491 miles [8 hr]

Washington, D.C. 262 miles [4 hr 20 min]

Atlanta 407 miles [6 hr 30 min]

Miami 797 miles [11 hr 45 min]

Raleigh

Wilmington 133 miles [2 hr]