Our Partners in Success
North Carolina State University (NC State) truly appreciates your commitment to empowering and meeting the needs of your students. Our goal is to provide you with information and resources to assist your students in navigating the admissions process and increasing college access.
An NC State education begins in the classroom, but it never stops there. Our students test their knowledge through research and apply it in internships and co-ops with an array of business and industry partners. Our hands-on approach to education gives students the career-ready skills needed to thrive after graduation. Home to more than 39,000+ students and 2,400 faculty members across 12 colleges representing all major academic disciplines, NC State is the largest university in North Carolina.
Located about midway down the East Coast of the United States, our campus serves as an anchor of the Research Triangle region, home to some of the top tech companies in the world, including IBM, Google, Cisco and Bayer.
We pride ourselves on offering an educational environment that fosters academic success, alongside countless opportunities for student enrichment and growth. We offer over 100 majors and minors, 200+ study abroad programs, 700+ student organizations, 22 Division I athletic programs and a thriving arts and culture presence.
We hope you find the information in this packet helpful as you assist your students in applying to NC State. We look forward to working with you this year and welcome you to take a look at how we Think and Do the extraordinary.
Application Deadlines
Fall Entry
First-Year Applicants
Early Action: November 1 Regular decision: January 15
Transfer Applicants
Regular decision: February 15
Studio-Based Majors
GO.NCSU.EDU/STUDIO-BASED
Studio-based majors are fall entry only. First-year and transfer applicants must submit completed applications by November 1. Applicants must also submit a portfolio and additional essay by November 1
Spring Entry
First-Year and Transfer Applicants
Regular decision: October 1
Note: Decisions for international applicants are released on a rolling basis, not a specific date.
How to apply: ADMISSIONS.NCSU.EDU/APPLY
The Common Application COMMONAPP.ORG
Apply Coalition on Scoir MYCOALITION.ORG
A Complete Application Includes:
• Online application fee ($100 U.S.)
• Official secondary school academic records (English translation required for all records)
• Certificate of financial responsibility
• Proof of English proficiency
In addition to the items above, transfer applicants must submit official college transcripts for all colleges attended. For any college work done outside the U.S., an official WES or ECS course-bycourse evaluation and transcript(s) are required.
2025 First-Year Facts
With another record-breaking year of applications received, we continue to be impressed by the new students pursuing our Wolfpack
Admission numbers
Applicants: 49,450
Admits: 19,511 Enrolled: 5,904
Gender breakdown of enrolled students
Note:
Applicants
Top 10 Majors
Across 10 Colleges
Test Score Consideration and English Proficiency
NC State will be test optional for overseas international applicants.
If students would like test scores to be considered in the review process, they can self-report them on the application. Verified test scores will be required for enrollment.
ACT College Code: 3164
SAT College Code: 5496
International applicants who are completing high school in the U.S. but have not attended a U.S. high school since grade 9 must meet English proficiency test requirements as listed at go.ncsu.edu/engproof. A list of countries that are exempt from submitting English proficiency scores can also be found at this link.
*Conditional undergraduate admission: If students meet the competitive academic requirements for undergraduate admission but do not meet the minimum English proficiency requirements, they may be offered conditional admission through NC State’s Intensive English Program (IEP). Once the student has successfully completed NC State’s IEP level 6 by meeting all exit criteria, they will be eligible to begin their degree program. Visit intensive-english.ncsu.edu.
Virtual Visits and Information Sessions
We offer a variety of virtual options to help students gain a sense of what it means to live and learn at NC State.
We also offer virtual information sessions for international school counselors to ensure they have the knowledge and resources needed to support their students. Students can register for one or more of the options on this page based on the information they are interested in learning. Once registered, a Zoom meeting link will be provided by email the day of the session.
International Information Sessions
These virtual information sessions will cover admissions information specific to prospective international students. All virtual information sessions will take place in Eastern Time (ET).
Counselor sessions: go.ncsu.edu/intl-counselor-events
Student sessions: go.ncsu.edu/international-sessions
On-Campus Information Session and Tour
ADMISSIONS.NCSU.EDU/VISIT
Students traveling to North Carolina are invited to an on-campus admissions information session and student-led tour. Visits are offered Monday-Friday.
Virtual Campus Tour VISIT.NCSU.EDU
NC State students guide students through different campus locations in this virtual, selfpaced tour.
Admissions Brochure
NC State is a community of bright minds and big thinkers.
See how we Think and Do.
Our Wolfpack at a Glance
39,259
Total Number of Students
29,340 3,585
Total Number of Undergraduate Students
Total Number of International Students
Average Class Size Student-to-Faculty Ratio First-Year Retention Rate 36 15:1 94.4%
Data accurate as of October 2025.
Student Organizations Study Abroad Programs
Varsity Sports in NCAA Division I Athletics
Find Your Home in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh is a rapidly growing city on the East Coast, known for its tech scene. Our students enjoy our beautiful campus, which is surrounded by parks. Downtown is bustling with museums and places to eat, just a short trip away. If you want a weekend getaway, beaches and mountains are both nearby for the perfect adventure.
Source: Google Flights 21°
Start Your Career Here
Known as one of the best places for businesses and careers, Raleigh provides students with all of the benefits of being in a big city with many professional opportunities Our location near Research Triangle Park, the largest research park in the U.S., means you’ll have access to some of the country’s top companies, including IBM, Google, Cisco and Bayer.
Estimated Annual Cost of Attendance 2025-2026
This is the estimated annual cost of attendance for F-1 student visa holders in 2025-2026. Visit go.ncsu.edu/cost-international for the most up-to-date cost information.
Top 1% in National Universities (U.S. News & World Report) #64 Best Value Among U.S. Public Universities (U.S. News & World Report) #5
$35,627 $19,116 $2,436 $57,179 of Universities Worldwide (Center for World University Rankings)
Explore Our Majors
NC State University offers 100+ majors that will help prepare you for a successful career after graduation. Explore our major options at go.ncsu.edu/majorcatalog.
International Deadlines
Studio-based majors are fall entry only. First-year and transfer applicants must submit completed applications by November 1 in addition to a design portfolio and essay.
Your Complete Application Includes
• Online application fee ($100 U.S.)
• Secondary academic records (English translation must be provided for all records)
• Certificate of financial responsibility
• Proof of English proficiency
Transfer Students
Transfer students are required to provide a World Education Services (wes.org) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ece.org) course-by-course evaluation of university-level coursework completed outside the U.S. Applications are due February 15
How to Prove English Proficiency
TOEFL iBT/Home Edition (code: 5496) 80 or higher (minimum of 18 in each subscore) 42 or higher
Academic 6.5 or higher (minimum of 6.0 in each subscore) 5.0 or higher
Duolingo English Test
TOEFL Essentials Test
110 or higher (on the current DET scale) 80 or higher (on the current DET scale)
or higher (minimum of 8.0 in each subscore) 6.0 or higher
*Visit intensive-english.ncsu.edu to learn more about conditional undergraduate admission.
Get the latest updates on NC State admissions, application deadlines and more by completing our interest form at go.ncsu.edu/interest-form CONNECT WITH US
Visit admissions.ncsu.edu/international for more information and tips on how to apply. Please use a personal email address on your application.