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

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By the Numbers

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

39.46%

Acceptance Rate

49,450

First-Year Applications

5,904

Incoming First-Year Students

5,381

Transfer Applications

1,686

Incoming Transfer Students

Take the Next Step

Every path to the Wolfpack looks different. We want to help you find yours.

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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The NC State community enjoys Packapalooza 2025. Packapalooza™ is NC State’s signature all-day block party and street festival, bringing together NC State students, faculty, staff, alums, families, and the local community to kick off the academic year with music, entertainment, family-friendly activities, food, and all things Wolfpack. Photo by Becky Kirkland.

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.

Make the switch
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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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Packapalooza is NC State’s signature all-day block party and street festival, capping off Wolfpack Welcome Week on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 from 2 to 10 p.m. This vibrant event, held on Hillsborough Street, brings together NC State students, faculty, staff, alums, families, and the local community to kick off the academic year with music, entertainment, family-friendly activities, food, and all things Wolfpack. Photo by Marc Hall

Afford Your Education

We’re 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.

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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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