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North Carolina State University at Raleigh Computer Science Programs

North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a public institution located in Raleigh, NC. A Major City Center offers an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

North Carolina State University at Raleigh Rankings

North Carolina State University at Raleigh is featured in these rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking Rank Among
Overall Quality #3 of 129 State — North Carolina
Overall Quality #8 of 1,106 Region — Southeast
Overall Quality #49 of 4,630 Nationwide

Where Is North Carolina State University at Raleigh?

Location of North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Contact information for North Carolina State University at Raleigh are listed below.

Contact Details
Address: 2101 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27695-7001
Phone: 9195152011
Website: www.ncsu.edu/
Admissions: admissions.ncsu.edu/
Financial Aid: studentservices.ncsu.edu/your-money/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into North Carolina State University at Raleigh?

You can apply to North Carolina State University at Raleigh online at: admissions.ncsu.edu/apply/

North Carolina State University at Raleigh is classified as Selective (30-50%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for North Carolina State University at Raleigh

These are the things North Carolina State University at Raleigh looks for in applicants:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into North Carolina State University at Raleigh?

North Carolina State University at Raleigh maintains an acceptance rate of 42%, making it moderately selective. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 32% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

18% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 29% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 650 and 720. Math scores were between 650 and 750.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for North Carolina State University at Raleigh  ( 650 to 720 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for North Carolina State University at Raleigh  ( 650 to 750 )
200
800
Combined SAT scores ranged from 1300 to 1470.
SAT Total Scores for North Carolina State University at Raleigh  ( 1300 to 1470 )
400
1600
ACT Composite scores for admitted students at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ranged between 28 and 32.

ACT Composite Scores for North Carolina State University at Raleigh  ( 28 to 32 )
1
36

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at North Carolina State University at Raleigh can differ by gender.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 21,260 7,980 38%
Women 22,777 10,401 46%

Can I Afford North Carolina State University at Raleigh?

The average net price after aid at North Carolina State University at Raleigh is $16,931. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $6,535
In-State Fees $2,264
Out-of-State Tuition $30,583
Out-of-State Fees $2,264
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $8,799
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $32,847

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 21% of students at North Carolina State University at Raleigh receive some form of financial aid (5,636 students).

About 51% of students at North Carolina State University at Raleigh receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $11,592 per student.

20% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,513.

Student Loan Debt

33% of North Carolina State University at Raleigh undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,953 per year.

North Carolina State University at Raleigh Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 11,677 students enrolled at North Carolina State University at Raleigh. North Carolina State University at Raleigh is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 26,389 undergraduate students at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, approximately 50% are male and 50% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of North Carolina State University at Raleigh undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of North Carolina State University at Raleigh Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 2,638
Black or African American 1,556
Hispanic 2,480
White 17,179
American Indian/Alaska Native 79
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 26
Two or More Races 1,345
Non-Resident 659

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at North Carolina State University at Raleigh break down as follows.

Top 5 Home States of North Carolina State University at Raleigh Students
State First-Time UG Students
North Carolina 5,027
Virginia 132
New York 69
Maryland 66
Pennsylvania 51

Additionally, approximately 2.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

North Carolina State University at Raleigh Graduate Student Diversity

10,000 of North Carolina State University at Raleigh’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, approximately 51% are male and 49% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of North Carolina State University at Raleigh graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 560
Black or African American 690
Hispanic 550
White 4,580
American Indian/Alaska Native 30
Two or More Races 290
Non-Resident 3,000

Online Learning at North Carolina State University at Raleigh

North Carolina State University at Raleigh offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

12,160 undergraduate students at North Carolina State University at Raleigh took at least one online class — of those, 685 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 1,361 students took at least one online class and 2,269 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Below are the computer science programs are offered at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Total
Computer Science 373 236 35 647
Computer Software and Media Applications 95 95
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 28 28
Computer and Information Sciences, General 11 11

Academic Programs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh

North Carolina State University at Raleigh offers 28 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

North Carolina State University at Raleigh maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Yes
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

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