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NC State at a Glance

Location:
Raleigh, NC
Setting:
Large city
Control:
Public
In-State Tuition:
$6,529
Out-of-State Tuition:
$17,960
Room & Board:
$8,154
Full-Time Undergrads:
22,417
Part-Time Undergrads:
2,981
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.ncsu.edu
Admissions Website:
admissions.ncsu.edu
Financial Aid Website:
www.fis.ncsu.edu/financial_aid
Application Deadline:
February 1
Acceptance Rate:
56 %
Admission Difficulty:
Average
Average SAT Scores:
1590–1890
Average ACT Scores:
23–28

Best Things

  • We're not UNC-Chapel Hill
  • The large, diverse student body
  • Intramural sports
  • Research symposia
  • More best things . . .

Worst Things

Most Popular Majors

  • Engineering
  • Business
  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • Business Management
  • More majors . . .

Overall ExperienceWhat's This?

Overall, the students’ experience with NCSU is that it provides them with a rich learning environment. Students learn to balance play and work. Some come to NC State because of family tradition, to get away from the cold, or because of the College of Engineering—but whatever the reason is for the individual, positive feedback always finds its way out. Professors at the University will go above and beyond their call of duty. You make lifelong friends, and you have a huge list of organizations to partake in. Whether you’re involved in a college sport, student government, or the Agribusiness Club, you will find your niche here among the thousands of students. Some professors will take you under their wing, and you will learn enormous amounts of information from them. These professors will also become lifelong connections who will probably end up writing letters of recommendation for you when it is time for you to find a job.

NC State wants its students to succeed not only in academics, but in life, too. Here you learn important lifelong skills that are essential to your survival in the real world. Classes can be rigorous and stressful, but students find a way to overcome hardships and get through. Professors will push you to do your best, but at the same time, they understand what it was like to be a student. NC State will help you become an expert in your subject of choice, and with the large number of students, you will come out of college ready to work in some of the most diverse settings.

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Local Atmosphere at North Carolina State University

toraism

Sociology '13

4.6
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Raleigh Has a Lot to Do

There is a lot to do around Raleigh, and even if you don't have a car, you can still get to fun stuff. Hillsborough Street is right near the campus, and you can walk there in a few minutes; there's a lot of restaurants there. There's also buses you can catch to reach other areas of Raleigh (such as Crabtree Mall).

May 22, 2012

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Campus Housing at North Carolina State University

toraism

Sociology '13

4.2
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Hall Style Dorms Are the Best

Some dorms aren't pretty (Lee, Sullivan), others are great (I really like the hall-style dorms, which tend to be much nicer and larger rooms - think Becton, Tucker, Syme, etc). The suite-style dorms can be annoying if your suite mates are loud. Choosing a smaller dorm building is better, because they tend to be nicer.

May 22, 2012

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Athletics at North Carolina State University

mbnyman

Technology Teacher Education '14

3.8
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Athletics Are a Work in Progress

NCSU has great fans! We have an incredibly loud student section! Our basketball team is getting better every year and our football team is awesome! We are a work in progress!

May 22, 2012

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