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Ready to roll up your sleeves and get to work on some of the most important challenges facing our world?

The undergraduate application opens each year on August 1. Review our dates and deadlines to make sure you apply on time based on your student type.

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Complete this short form to get information about admission, academics and more.

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Every path to the Wolfpack looks different, and we want to help you find yours. View the information outlined below for details on how to submit an undergraduate application.

First-Year Students

Your journey to college begins on day one of high school. It’s never too early to start prepping, and we’re here to help each step of the way.

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What We Look For

Build a competitive application to NC State.

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Transfer Students

Ready to make your move to NC State? You won’t be alone. About 20% of our current students studied elsewhere before joining the Wolfpack.

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Courses Required for Transfer Admission

We’ve listed out courses that are required to transfer into an undergraduate major at NC State.

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International Students

Bright minds come from around the world to attend our university. And we’ve got a dedicated team to help them navigate the ins and outs of admissions.

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Afford Your Education

NC State is rated one of the best values in American higher education. Combine that with a high return on investment for our graduates, and you’ve got one powerful degree.

As a public university, we strive to keep your education affordable. You’ll find financial aid options to meet your needs and financial aid counselors to walk you through the process.

By the Numbers

Explore some quick stats from our most recent class of admitted students.

Infographic showing 47,900 applicants, 19,725 admitted students and 6,128 enrolled students. Among enrolled North Carolina students, 28% are from rural counties, 86% are North Carolina residents and 97 North Carolina counties are represented. The gender breakdown of enrolled students is 49.4% female and 50.6% male. The top 10 states represented outside North Carolina are Virginia, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, South Carolina, Massachusetts, Texas, Florida and Georgia. Overall, enrolled students represent 1,235 high schools, 48 states and 35 countries.

Infographic showing middle 50% GPA ranges of 4.2 to 4.5 weighted and 3.7 to 4.0 unweighted. The weighted GPA scale shown runs from 3.5 to 4.5, with 4.0 at the midpoint. The unweighted GPA scale shown runs from 3.0 to 4.0, with 3.5 at the midpoint. Seventy-seven percent of applicants applied Early Action, which is non-binding. Forty-seven percent of applicants submitted SAT or ACT scores. NC State was test optional for fall 2026 applicants.

Infographic listing the top 10 majors: Engineering First Year, Management First Year, Animal Science, Political Science, Elementary Education, Exploratory Studies, Life Sciences First Year, Psychology, Sport Management, and Fashion and Textile Management. These majors span nine colleges: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Design, College of Education, College of Engineering, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Natural Resources, College of Sciences, Poole College of Management, and Wilson College of Textiles.

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NC State’s Undergraduate Admissions website is your source for all things related to college applications. See what we look for, scout out upcoming deadlines and find answers to your questions — big or small.

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