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Colleges / North Carolina State University

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, NC 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate47%

NC State Student Life

North Carolina State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

North Carolina State University has the Pre-Health Club. In fact, more students participate in the Pre-Health Club than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at North Carolina State University include Pre-Veterinary Medical Association, Pre-Med Subgroup, Pre-Physician Assistant/Nursing Club and Companion Animal Club.

North Carolina State University students' favorite campus traditions are Welcome Week, Red & White Week and Pan-Afrikan Week.

North Carolina State University Housing

This table offers information on housing at North Carolina State University.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 97%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 9,651
Number of Students Living On-Campus 8,712
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

North Carolina State University offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of North Carolina State University students live on campus. In 2023, 97% of undergrads at North Carolina State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 63% of students lived off-campus or commuted to North Carolina State University. There are 9,651 spots available in on-campus housing for all 26,342 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 8,712 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

North Carolina State University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

North Carolina State University Athletics

At North Carolina State University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at North Carolina State University:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Cheerleading NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Golf NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Riflery NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Soccer NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Swimming And Diving NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Tennis NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Track And Field NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Bowling Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Crew Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Equestrian Sports Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Fencing Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Lacrosse Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Racquetball Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Rowing Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Rugby Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Sailing Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Table Tennis Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Ultimate Frisbee Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Water Polo Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams

Is North Carolina State University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

North Carolina State University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The NC State campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

NC State offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to North Carolina State University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit North Carolina State University, take Interstate 40 to Raleigh, NC. If you need to fly, book your flight to Raleigh-Durham International airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in North Carolina you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore North Carolina State University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About North Carolina State University

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NC State Students

50%

Women

50%

Men

90%

Full Time

9%

Part Time

90%

In State

10%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

68%

9%

8%

6%

5%

3%

2%

0.35%

0.07%

Undergraduate Students

26,342

Graduate Students

10,358

Non-Resident / International Students

670

NC State Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Women's Center
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

36,700

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

47%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$9,128

Out-of-State

$30,869

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 15
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