NC State creates prosperity for North Carolina and the nation through an innovative community of faculty, staff and students. Our land-grant roots help us thrive in agriculture and engineering, and have grown us into a pre-eminent research enterprise that excels across disciplines.
More than 35,000 undergraduate and graduate students learn by doing — pursuing original research, starting new companies, and serving their communities. Our 9,000 faculty and staff are world leaders in their fields, bridging the divides between academic disciplines and training high-caliber students to meet tomorrow’s challenges. Together, they forge powerful partnerships with government, industry, nonprofits and academia to remake our world for the better.
NC State adds $6.5 billion to the statewide economy each year. We’re ranked among the nation’s best values for universities by Princeton Review; the No. 1 best college for your money in North Carolina by Money magazine, No. 9 for best value in public higher education by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and we’re on CNBC Make It’s list of top 50 colleges that pay off the most . Those are just a few reasons for the Wolfpack community to be proud, and there are many more.
Our Fast Facts data is updated yearly each fall after the Fall Census.
Our Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission
As a research-extensive land-grant university, North Carolina State University is dedicated to excellent teaching, the creation and application of knowledge, and engagement with public and private partners. By uniting our strength in science and technology with a commitment to excellence in a comprehensive range of disciplines, NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world.
Approved by:
NC State University Board of Trustees, 4/22/11
UNC Board of Governors, 6/10/11
Vision
As a preeminent public research university, NC State University will be increasingly recognized nationally and internationally for its innovation in education, research, scholarship and engagement that solves the world’s most critical challenges. NC State will be known as a diverse, equitable and inclusive community that has a transformative impact on society and advances the greater good.
Values
Excellence — in innovation, education and discovery, reflected in our unwavering commitment to pursue research and scholarship that solve problems and advance the greater good.
Community — in how we respect and care for all within our university community, value the contributions of every member of our Wolfpack, promote health and well-being, and help one another succeed.
Inclusion — through a culture that promotes personal excellence and institutional equity by seeking, welcoming and supporting individuals and ideas from a broad diversity of backgrounds.
Freedom — in thought, speech, expression, inquiry and dialogue as a critical part of our mission to pursue and disseminate knowledge while promoting civil and respectful discourse.
Integrity — in all we do, reflected in our commitment to the highest standards of ethical behavior and our dedication to transparency and accountability in governance.
Collaboration — across colleges and divisions, disciplines and perspectives, and in how we partner with a broad range of organizations to find solutions to challenges at home and around the world.
Sustainability — in our commitment to wise stewardship of resources, prudent financial planning and environmentally responsible operations.
Our Students
First Year Profile
44,045
Applied
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18,384
Admitted
>
5,841
Enrolled
Average HS GPA (weighted): 4.31
Average HS GPA (unweighted): 3.82
Average SAT score: 1,355
Average ACT score: 28
Students from NC rural counties: 24.2%
# Spring Connection students: 256
First-year retention rate: 94.4%
Data reflects Fall 2024 Census
Enrollment
39,603
Total Enrollment
Career/Degree
Agricultural Institute: 282 / 0.7%
Bachelors: 27,284 / 68.9%
Undergrad non-degree studies: 1,762 / 4.4%
Undergrad certificate: 154 / 0.4%
Masters: 5,407 / 13.7%
Doctoral: 3,647 / 9.2%
Veterinary Medicine (DVM): 447 / 1.1%
Graduate non-degree studies: 378 / 1.0%
Graduate Certificate: 242 / 0.6%
In-state vs out-of-state
In-state: 31,478 / 79.5%
Out-of-state: 8,125 / 20.5%
Data reflects Fall 2024 Census
Degrees
10,542
Total Degrees Awarded
Degree
Associates: 77 / 0.7%
Bachelors: 6,664 / 63.2%
Masters: 2,572 / 24.4%
Doctoral: 601 / 5.7%
Veterinary Medicine (DVM): 97 / 0.9%
Undergrad certificates: 72 / 0.7%
Graduate certificates: 459 / 4.4%
By term
Fall: 2,526 / 24.0%
Spring: 7,056 / 66.9%
Summer I: 189 / 1.8%
Summer II: 771 / 7.3%
Six-year graduation rate: 85.3%
Data reflects 2023-2024 Academic Year
Our Faculty and Staff
Faculty 2,537
Categories
Professor: 838 / 33%
Associate Professor: 519 / 20.5%
Assistant Professor: 589 / 23.2%
Lecturer: 378 / 14.9%
Field faculty: 121 / 4.8%
Librarian: 92 / 3.6%
Type
Tenured faculty: 1,078 / 42.5%
Tenure-track faculty: 365 / 14.4%
Professional: 1051 / 41.4%
Phased Retirement: 43 / 1.7%
Full-time vs Part-time
Full-time faculty: 2,231 / 87.9%
Part-time faculty: 306 / 12.1%
Data reflects Fall 2023 HR Census
Staff 7,501
Full-time vs Part-time
Full-time staff: 7,462 / 99.5%
Part-time staff: 39 / 0.5%
Graduate Assistants: 3,465
Data reflects Fall 2023 HR Census
Our Colleges and Programs
Colleges and Their Headcounts
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences: 4,242 / 10.7%
College of Design: 957 / 2.4%
College of Education: 1,655 / 4.2%
College of Engineering: 11,860 / 30.0%
College of Humanities and Social Sciences: 4,787 / 12.1%
College of Natural Resources: 2,143 / 5.4%
College of Sciences: 4,304 / 10.9%
Wilson College of Textiles: 1067 / 2.7%
Poole College of Management: 4,573 / 11.6%
College of Veterinary Medicine: 552 / 1.4%
University College: 1,352 / 3.4%
Other enrollments
Interdisciplinary and Other Programs: 2,111 / 5.3%
Data reflects Fall 2024 Census - Unduplicated Headcount based on 1st Major
The Common Data Set (CDS) initiative is a collaborative effort among data providers in the higher education community and publishers as represented by the College Board, Peterson’s, and U.S. News & World Report. The Common Data Set provides many in depth details regarding NC State from enrollment to annual expenses.
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