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North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Raleigh, NCPublic27,371 undergradsCommon App
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Acceptance rate
41.7%
SAT middle 50%
1300–1470
ACT middle 50%
28–32
Next deadline
Jan 15
Application fee
$85

✓ From the official admissions page
Nov 1, 2026 Early Action Non-binding Closed
Jan 15, 2027 Regular Decision Non-binding 66 days left
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“Early Action Deadline: November 1*”
Source: admissions.ncsu.edu · checked Nov 10, 2026 · How we check

Application Common App, Coalition on Scoir, wolfPAW (applicant portal)
Testing Test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are not required.
Essays 4 essay prompts listed on the official page
Fee $85

Programs that add a portfolio, an audition or their own steps. Check details on the linked page.

Design Studies (College of Design, non-studio) Fall: Early Action Nov 1, Regular Decision Jan 15; Spring: Regular Decision October 1; no portfolio required. Separate admission Studio-based majors (College of Design: Architecture, Art + Design, Graphic & Experience D 7-10 separate design pieces uploaded to wolfPAW portal Extra step · November 1 Music Technology No more than five (5) samples of work; each video or audio sample limited to 5 minutes; plus additional essay Extra step Studio-based majors Departmental interviews by invitation only (mid-January) Extra step · Mid-January

In-state tuition
$8,815
Out-of-state tuition
$33,780
Median earnings, 10 yrs
$77,810
6-year graduation
85%
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