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North Carolina State University at Raleigh is commonly called NC State or NCSU. It was founded on March 7, 1887 as a land-grant college. North Carolina State University consists of more than 30,000 students and is one of the largest universities in North Carolina. More than thirty percent of students reside on campus. This university offers education in various fields like agriculture, lifestyle, computer, engineering and accounting.
The athletics teams of North Carolina State University at Raleigh are known as the Wolfpack. They participate in more than 20 intercollegiate varsity sports at the NCAA Division 1 level. Former Senator John Edwards and North Carolina Governor James B. Hunt are the notable alumni of this university.
There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at NC State include mathematics, science, engineering, landscaping and horticulture, computer science and engineering, and conservation and resource management.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 520 to 620 for students at NC State. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 560 and 660.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at NC State are higher than most.
The school, in 2007, had 31,802 students (27,596 full-time equivalent).
Athletic teams at NC State belong to the Atlantic Coast Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
North Carolina State University At Raleigh
2101 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27695-7001
General Phone: (919) 515-2011
http://www.ncsu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,414 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, textile sciences, chemical engineering, industrial engineering, aerospace engineering, materials engineering, ... |
| Business And Management | 867 | business management, accounting, managerial economics |
| Science | 837 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, zoology, microbiology, physics, physical science courses, atmospheric sciences, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 737 | political science, English, sociology, history, economics, Spanish language, liberal arts and sciences, anthropology, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 492 | educational administration, math teaching, industrial arts teaching, middle school teaching, social studies teaching, agricultural teaching, English teaching, adult ed administration, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 429 | computer science, computer engineering, computer networking, database administration |
| Media | 270 | communication studies, organizational communications |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 191 | agricultural operations, agricultural management, food science, agricultural education, crop production, agriculture, agricultural mechanization, agricultural economics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 174 | psychology, school psychology |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 169 | horticultural science, agronomy, turf management, landscaping, soil science, pest management |
| Mathematics | 162 | statistics, mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Animal Science And Care | 154 | animal science, poultry science, animal husbandry |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 134 | parks and recreation management, nutrition sciences, sports and fitness management |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 126 | natural resources management, wood science, conservation, forest management, forestry, environmental science |
| Architecture And Planning | 105 | environmental design, architecture, landscape architecture |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 94 | criminology, criminal justice and safety |
| Medicine | 90 | veterinary medicine, veterinary sciences, pre-med |
| Family And Social Work | 80 | public administration, social work, family studies |
| Design | 67 | graphic design, industrial design, design and visual communication |
| Art Studies | 49 | arts management |
| Religion And Philosophy | 20 | religion, philosophy |
| Engineering Technician | 13 | environmental engineering tech |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 0 | science tech |
| Fine Arts | 0 | art history and criticism |
Number of programs and degrees for NC State in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 4,601 | 97 |
| Master's degree | 1,457 | 102 |
| Doctor's degree | 411 | 62 |
| Associate's degree | 130 | 7 |
| First-professional degree | 75 | 1 |
In 2007, NC State had a total enrollment of 31,802 students (27,596 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 56% |
| Women | 44% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 75% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| First Professional | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 92% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 87 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
NC State offers campus housing for 7,686 of its 27,596 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Raleigh, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 15,640 | 9,610 | 61% | 4,693 | 49% |
| Men | 8,239 | 4,891 | 59% | 2,617 | 54% |
| Women | 7,401 | 4,719 | 64% | 2,076 | 44% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 660 |
| SAT Writing | 510 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 10% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,117 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,315 |
| Room and board | $ 7,370 |
| Room charge | $ 4,460 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,910 |
| Books and supplies | $ 930 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,780 |
Financial Aid:
NC State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 297200)
NC State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 819 | 196 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 205 | 133 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 175 | 195 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 244 | $127,605 | 42 | $127,946 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 100 | $95,745 | 39 | $95,030 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 88 | $78,526 | 49 | $77,616 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 6 | $67,004 | 12 | $66,603 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 32 | $87,012 | 25 | $75,935 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 470 | $108,100 | 168 | $93,020 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 296 | $117,433 | 53 | $107,962 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 200 | $85,002 | 71 | $80,888 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 134 | $74,986 | 97 | $71,391 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 59 | $45,791 | 92 | $43,191 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 38 | $53,874 | 42 | $54,150 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 729 | $91,442 | 356 | $69,362 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Basketball | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Baseball | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Track | Atlantic Coast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 217 | 138 | 355 |
| Football | 82 | 0 | 82 |
| Track | 19 | 20 | 39 |
| Basketball | 12 | 16 | 28 |
| Baseball | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 77 | 102 | 179 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Mechanization, General
Agricultural and Extension Education Services
Agriculture, General
Crop Production
Food Science
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
Poultry Science
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
Environmental Design/Architecture
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Forest Management/Forest Resources Management
Forestry, General
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Graphic Design
Industrial Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education Administration
Agricultural Teacher Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Evaluation and Research
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Health Occupations Teacher Education
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
History Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Sales & Marketing Oper/Marketing & Distribution Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Technical Teacher Education
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Construction Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Operations Research
Textile Sciences and Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
Horticultural Science
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management
Soil Science and Agronomy, General
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Studies
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Public/Applied History and Archival Administration
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Technical and Business Writing
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Organizational Communication, General
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sci, Gen (Cert,MS,PhD)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Nutrition Sciences
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biometry/Biometrics
Biotechnology
Botany/Plant Biology
Chemistry, General
Entomology
Genetics, General
Genetics, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Immunology
Microbiology, General
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
Physiology, General
Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
Science, Technology and Society
Toxicology
Zoology/Animal Biology
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Criminology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets NC State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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