Raleigh, NC
Competitive — only about 40 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 5 percentage points since 2019, from 45% to 40% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 31,130 | 14,050 | 4,873 | 45% |
| 2020 | 31,487 | 14,553 | 4,747 | 46% |
| 2021 | 32,998 | 15,669 | 5,046 | 47% |
| 2022 | 35,568 | 16,779 | 5,627 | 47% |
| 2023 | 40,049 | 15,958 | 5,728 | 40% |
Fall 2023 applicants
9,192 of 20,665 women and 6,766 of 19,382 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
North Carolina State University at Raleigh has an acceptance rate of 40% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 15,958 of 40,049 applicants.
Selective. Competitive — only about 40 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
40,049 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 5,728 enrolled.
No. North Carolina State University at Raleigh is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 5 percentage points since 2019, from 45% to 40% — it has become more selective.