North Carolina · College profile
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a public four-year university in Raleigh, North Carolina, enrolling about 27,371 undergraduates. It admits roughly 42% of applicants, which makes it moderately selective relative to four-year colleges nationally.
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| SAT 25th percentile | 1300 |
| SAT 75th percentile | 1470 |
| SAT midpoint (estimated) | 1370 |
| ACT 25th percentile | 28 |
| ACT 75th percentile | 32 |
| ACT midpoint (estimated) | 30 |
A quarter of enrolled students scored below 1300 and a quarter scored above 1470. Treat 1470 as the target that makes your score a clear strength in this applicant pool, and 1300 as the point below which the rest of your application has to carry more weight.
The two ranges describe the same class, so submit whichever test places you higher in its own range — an ACT 32 and an SAT 1470 are read as equivalent here.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 41.7% |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 27,371 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 15:1 |
| Setting | City |
| Control | Public |
| Measure | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $8,799 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $32,847 |
| Room and board | $14,332 |
| Average net price (first-year students) | $17,303 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 19.6% |
| Students taking federal loans | 33.5% |
| Median federal loan debt at graduation | $17,320 |
Net price is the number that matters: $17,303 is what a typical first-year student actually pays after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price. Run the college's own net price calculator with your family's numbers before ruling it out on cost.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Graduation rate (6-year) | 84.8% |
| First-year retention | 94.5% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $68,758 |
| Students who are first-generation | 19.3% |
Shares are of bachelor's degrees awarded, so a concentrated list usually signals a college known for those programs.
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Start a free practice test →The middle 50% of enrolled students at North Carolina State University at Raleigh scored between 1300 and 1470 on the SAT. A score at or above 1470 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1300 the rest of your application carries more weight.
The middle 50% ACT range at North Carolina State University at Raleigh is 28 to 32. Aim for 32 to make the score a clear strength.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh admits about 41.7% of applicants according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Published tuition and fees are $8,799 in-state and $32,847 out-of-state, but the average first-year student pays a net price of $17,303 after grant aid.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most-Recent-Cohorts-Institution. May 2026 release (file published 2026-05-26). Score ranges and costs are reported by the institution to the U.S. Department of Education and can lag the current admissions cycle by a year or more.
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