North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC · ACC
U.S. News 2026 National Universities rank: #64
The Wolfpack — a land-grant engineering and design engine in Raleigh with deep co-op ties to Research Triangle employers.
Key figures
- Acceptance Rate (Overall): 41.7%
- Average Net Price (Federal Aid Recipients): $17,303
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 84.8%
- Median Starting Salary: $57,623
- Total Undergraduate Enrollment: 27,371
- SAT Middle 50% (composite midpoint): 1385
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 15