Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
49,351 applied, 19,514 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set).
What does North Carolina State University at Raleigh cost?
$16,486 a year in-state
Out of state: about $41,451 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $27,073.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$6,149
$30,000–$48,000
$6,914
$48,000–$75,000
$10,322
$75,000–$110,000
$18,201
over $110,000
$25,674
Sticker, in-state
$27,073
In-state, with aid
$16,486
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $33,780 a year, against $8,815 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $24,965 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
When is North Carolina State University at Raleigh due?
Not confirmed yet
We checked North Carolina State University at Raleigh's admissions site on Nov 8, 2026 but couldn't confirm its fall 2027 application deadlines. Last year, regular decision was due Jun 1 and the early round Nov 1. Confirm this year's dates on its admissions site. Go to the college's site
Does North Carolina State University at Raleigh need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked North Carolina State University at Raleigh's fall 2027 rule yet. North Carolina State University at Raleigh didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
What is North Carolina State University at Raleigh's acceptance rate?
40% for fall 2025: 19,514 of 49,351 applicants were admitted (Common Data Set).
What SAT score do you need for North Carolina State University at Raleigh?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1310 to 1440 (Common Data Set, fall 2025). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does North Carolina State University at Raleigh cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $10,322 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $27,073.
How much does North Carolina State University at Raleigh cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at North Carolina State University at Raleigh is $33,780 a year, against $8,815 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $16,486 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $24,965 tuition gap gives about $41,451 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is North Carolina State University at Raleigh's graduation rate?
85% of students finish within six years and 66% within four (IPEDS).
