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North Carolina State University

North Carolina State University
1020 Main Campus Drive
Raleigh, NC 27695

Official telephone: (919) 515-2872
Fax number: (919) 515-5039
Website: https://ncsu.edu/
North Carolina State University
Screen last updated on: December 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Application fee: $85
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: February 1 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank very important
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores important
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.9
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 98%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 76%
Average SAT I: 654 verbal, 675 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1280 - 1430
Average ACT: 27 English, 27 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 25 - 31
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 29%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 43%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 39,822
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 15,750
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 3,260
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 267
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 10%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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