North Carolina State University
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 42%
Average High School GPA: 3.83 weighted
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range: 1290-1440
ACT Range: 25-32
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 25,000
Public or Private: Public
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Moderate
In-State Tuition: $8,986
Out-of-State Tuition: $33,034
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Raleigh, North Carolina
Setting: Urban
U.S. Region: South
Average Winter Temperature: January daily average is 41°F (5°C)
Average Summer Temperature: July daily average is 79°F (26°C)
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 46 inches (1,168 mm)
Nearest Airport: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) — Approximately 12 miles (20-minute drive) from campus
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Social Media
Instagram: @ncstate
Swim Team Instagram: @packswimdive
Twitter (X): @ncstate
Facebook: NC State University
LinkedIn: North Carolina State University
YouTube: NC State youtube.com
TikTok: @ncstateuniversity
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University Athletics
NCAA Division I
Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)
Nickname: Wolfpack
Mascot: Mr. Wuf & Ms. Wuf
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: Casey Aquatic Center
Head Coach: Braden Holloway
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #9
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #3 in ACC
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #10
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #5 in ACC
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U.S. News College Rankings
#58 in National Universities (tie)
#26 in Top Public Schools (tie)
#30 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
#8 in Biological / Agricultural (tie)
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Forbes Top Colleges
#258
America's Best Large Employers 2025
#68
#22
In Public Colleges
#52
In Research Universities
#15
In The South
America's Best Employers By State 2024
#22
#53
Best Employers for New Grads 2023
#68
America's Best Value Colleges 2019
#153
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A
Academics: A
Diversity: A-
Athletics: A
Professors: A
Dorms: B-
Student Life: A
Value: A-
Campus: B+
Party Scene: A-
Location: A-
Campus Food: B
Safety: B-
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #71 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: Ranked #81 of 1,332
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