North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina
#60 Ranking
Public
40% Acceptance Rate
Application Deadlines
Regular Decision: 10/01/2025
Early Action: 11/01/2025
Regular Decision: 01/15/2026
Academics
Average GPA
4.4
SAT Range
1280 - 1430
ACT Range
25 - 31
Acceptance Rate
40%
Admission Factors
| Factor | Not Considered | Considered | Important | Very Important |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🎓 Alumni Relation | ✓ | |||
| 👨👩👧👦 First Generation | ✓ | |||
| 🎯 Talent/Ability | ✓ | |||
| 🏡 State Residence | ✓ | |||
| 💪 Character/Personal Qualities | ✓ | |||
| 💬 Interview | ✓ | |||
| 🌍 Geographical Residence | ✓ | |||
| 🎨 Extracurricular Activities | ✓ | |||
| 📝 Application Essay | ✓ | |||
| 📊 Academic GPA | ✓ | |||
| 👨🏫 Recommendations | ✓ | |||
| 💼 Work Experience | ✓ | |||
| 🏆 Class Rank | ✓ | |||
| 📈 Standardized Test Scores | ✓ | |||
| 📚 Rigor of Secondary School Record | ✓ | |||
| 🤝 Volunteer Work | ✓ | |||
| 🙏 Religious Affiliation/Commitment | ✓ | |||
| 👀 Level of Applicant Interest | ✓ |