North Carolina State University (NC State) was founded in 1887. With more than 36,000 students, NC State is the largest university in the state of North Carolina. NC State is also one of the corners of the famous “research triangle,” along with the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and Duke University in Durham.
NC State is divided into 11 academic colleges. It is perhaps best known for its professional colleges, including the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the College of Engineering, the Wilson College of Textiles, and the College of Design. NC State’s College of Engineering offers a program in nuclear engineering that is generally considered to be one of the best in the world.
NC State’s department of Online and Distance Education offers over 1,000 courses through more than 100 undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
One NC State associated individual has won the Nobel Prize — Rajendra Kumar Pachauri for Peace.
Other distinguished NC State connected individuals include the following:
NC State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
North Carolina State University is a public land-grant research university in Raleigh, North Carolina. Founded in 1887 and part of the University of North Carolina system, it is the largest university in the Carolinas. The university forms one of the corners of the Research Triangle together with Duke University in Durham and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".
Source: WikipediaWhat does this school look for?
Annual Applications
31,487
Acceptance
46%
Graduation Rate
84%
Median SAT Score
1335
Median ACT Score
29
How much does it cost to attend?
Tuition (in-state)
$6,535
Fees (in-state)
$2,566
Averages for 10 years after enrolling
Avg Earnings
$59,500
Employed
92%
What's it like to attend this school?
Full time on-campus stats
Student Body
31K
Under-Grads
25K
Graduates
7K
Where will you be attending?
Location
2101 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh NC 27695-7001
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Who are North Carolina State University's Most influential alumni?
North Carolina State University 's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Engineering, Education, and Biology
Retired United States basketball player and former head coach
American football player, wide receiver, return specialist
American biochemist
American basketball player
American university administrator
American chemist
American baseball coach
American actor and comedian
American football player, defensive end
American entomologist
American aeronautical engineer
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