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North Carolina State University

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北卡罗来纳州立大学

QS —Times —US News #67
North Carolina, USA$35,000/year40% Acceptance Rate

North Carolina State University is located in the United States. Rankings: US News #67. Undergraduate tuition about $35,000/year; acceptance rate about 42%. Care4YA score 54.1.

Care4YA Index

Model-estimated

54.1/100

Score estimated by model — for reference only.

Dimension Scores

Outcomes

76.4

Resources

68.4

Selectivity

75.5

Affordability

60.5

Methodology vcare4ya-a1

North Carolina State University is a premier urban research university with strong academic standing, particularly recognized for its top-tier STEM and engineering programs. The university excels in highly specialized and high-demand fields, boasting standout programs such as Textile Engineering (home to one of the most prestigious textile programs in the nation), Aerospace Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, and Biological and Agricultural Engineering Technology. Beyond its core engineering strengths—which also encompass Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Chemical Engineering—NC State offers robust programs in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Networking, and Foundations of Data Science. The university's unique academic niche is further highlighted by highly specialized offerings like Paper Science and Engineering, Polymer and Color Chemistry, and Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology. At the graduate and research levels, the university's innovation is evident through advanced offerings like the Nanoengineering master's program, specialized tracks in Statistics, and comprehensive concentrations in Biomedical and Environmental Engineering. With a proven track record of producing successful graduates across multiple technical disciplines, NC State stands out for its research-intensive curriculum and career-ready outcomes in STEM.

U.S. News Rankings

Rank History

Best Global Universities · 2026 #268

The vertical axis shows rank position — lower is better; years without published data are omitted.

Graduate Program Rankings

Business (MBA)

  • Accounting#84*2026
  • Business Analytics#48*2026
  • Entrepreneurship#46*2026
  • Finance#106*2026
  • Management#58*2026
  • Marketing#79*2026
  • Production / Operations#42*2026
  • Supply Chain / Logistics#49*2026

Engineering

  • Best Engineering Schools#28*2026
  • Biological / Agricultural Engineering#52026
  • Nuclear Engineering#72026

Health

  • Social Work#95*2026
  • Veterinary Medicine#4*2026

Public Affairs

  • Best Public Affairs Programs#64*2026
  • Nonprofit Management#30*2026
  • Public Management and Leadership#38*2026
  • Public Policy Analysis#36*2026

Science

  • Biological Sciences#90*2026
  • Chemistry#57*2026
  • Earth Sciences#73*2026
  • Mathematics#46*2026
  • Physics#62*2026
  • Statistics#18*2026

Social Sciences & Humanities

  • Economics#61*2026
  • History#86*2026
  • Psychology#95*2026
  • Sociology#51*2026

* Tied rank.

How to Read These Rankings

National Universities: An annual ranking of U.S. national research universities, focused on undergraduate outcomes: graduation and first-year retention rates, faculty resources, reputation among peer institutions and counselors, student selectivity, and graduate outcomes. Use it as a general reference for undergraduate choices — schools a few places apart are usually very close in practice.

Best Global Universities: Compares universities worldwide almost entirely on academic research: publication and citation impact, international collaboration, and research reputation by field — undergraduate teaching and campus experience are barely measured. It is best used to judge research strength and the platform for graduate study, and is only an indirect reference for undergraduate choices.

Graduate program rankings: Ranks schools field by field (business, engineering, law, medicine, education, and their specialties), mainly on reputation surveys of deans and professionals in each discipline, plus employment outcomes and research indicators for some fields; not every field is updated every year. It shows how a specific program is regarded within its profession — most useful once you have a clear field in mind for graduate study.

Rank data is compiled from publicly released U.S. News ranking snapshots, for school-selection reference only; all rights remain with U.S. News & World Report.

Campus location

Marker shows approximate campus location

Deadline

January 5

Intake

September

Living Cost

$16,000

At a Glance

Enrollment

42,171

Undergraduate

30,946

Graduate

11,225

Student–faculty ratio (university)

15:1

6-Year Graduation Rate

84.7%

Retention Rate

94.5%

Avg Net Price / Year

$17,303

Median Earnings

$68,758

International Students

2.3%

Source: college_scorecard · 2026 data — for reference only

Research universityGraduate programs

Admission data reference

Reviewed dataset — always confirm on the official website.
TOEFL guideline
80
IELTS guideline
6
SAT mid-50%
1300–1470
Acceptance rate (data)
41.7%
Data source
CollegeScorecard_latest (Data year 2025)

Programs Offered

Grouped by college · 48 programs

Unsorted

  • AccountingDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • Aerospace EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • Agricultural BusinessDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • Agricultural EducationDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • Agricultural ScienceSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • AnthropologyDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • ArchitectureDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • Arts StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • BiochemistrySTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • Biological EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • Biological SciencesSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • Biomedical EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • Business AdministrationDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • Chemical EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • ChemistrySTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • Civil EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • CommunicationDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • Computer EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • Computer ScienceSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • Construction EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • CriminologyDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • Crop and Soil SciencesSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • Design StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • EconomicsDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • Electrical EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • Elementary EducationDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • EnglishDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • Environmental EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • Environmental SciencesSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • Food ScienceSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • GeneticsDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • GeologyDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • HistoryDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • Horticultural ScienceSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • Industrial EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • International StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • Mechanical EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • MicrobiologySTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • Nuclear EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • Nutrition SciencesSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • PhilosophyDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • PhysicsSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • Political ScienceSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • PsychologyDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • SociologyDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • StatisticsSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • Textile EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32
  • ZoologyDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1300–1470
    ACT Mid-50%28–32

Requirements

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL 80
  • Personal Statement
  • Recommendation Letters

Tuition (USD)

$35,000/year

Tuition (CNY)

¥248,500/year

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