Student-Faculty Ratio
18:1
Full-Time Student Population
27,679
Part-Time Student Population
6,200
Full-Time Instructional Faculty
1,736
Part-Time Instructional Faculty
339
Faculty with Terminal Degree
90%
Average Faculty Salary
$89,118
Full-Time Retention Rate
89%
Part-Time Retention Rate
55%
Programs/Majors Offered
142
Academic/Career Counseling?
Yes
Class Sizes
- Fewer than 20 Students: 32%
- 20 to 49 Students: 52%
- 50 or More Students: 16%
Instructional Programs
Occupational:
YesAcademic:
YesContinuing Professional:
YesRecreational/Avocational:
YesAdult Basic Remedial:
NoSecondary (High School):
NoSpecial Credit Opportunities
Advanced Placement (AP) Credits:
YesDual Credit:
YesLife Experience Credits:
NoUndergraduate Schools/Divisions
- College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
- College of Design
- College of Education
- College of Engineering
- College of Humanities & Social Sciences
- College of Management
- College of Natural Resources
- College of Physical & Mathematical Sciences
- College of Textiles
- College of Veterinary Medicine
- First Year College
Degrees Awarded
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Doctorate - Professional practice
- Doctorate - Research/scholarship
- Master's degree
- Post-bachelor's certificate
- Post-master's certificate
Most Popular Majors
- Biology and Biological Sciences: 2%
- Business Administration and Management: 4%
- Civil Engineering: 2%
- Computer Science: 2%
Special Study Options
- Distance learning opportunities
- Study abroad
- Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Best Places to Study
- Cauldwell Lounge
- Court of Carolinas (weather permitting)
- DH Hill Library
- Dorm study lounges
Tips to Succeed
- Balance fun and school, it is the only way to be happy.
- Get buddy-buddy with your TAs-they will help you out a lot.
- Get used to foreign professors; don't prejudge.
- Go to class, even if there isn't an attendance policy.
- Learn to love the library; it will be your second home.
- Proper time management
- Visit brentroad.com and find out about teachers from student commentaries and view grade distributions.
Did You Know?
If you're worried about falling behind in your classes, why not hire a tutor? NC State's Undergraduate Tutorial Center offers free tutorial services for most 100- and 200-level math, science, and language courses, as well as for speech and paper writing. Check out their Web site at www.ncsu.edu/tutorial_center for more info.