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North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina

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North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a public college in Raleigh, North Carolina and has been named to the Abound: Finish College 100 Best Online Colleges, Best Online Colleges: South, Best Affordable Online Colleges, and Best Colleges for Military and Veterans award lists for 2024. The school’s online program features 2 online degree options and 706 online students. The on-campus average net price to attend is $14,852 and the per-credit hour charge for part-time students is $272. The school offers online degrees, academic counseling services, career services, credit for military training, and more.

Overview

School Type

  • On Campus
  • Online
  • Public

Website: www.ncsu.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:No
  • Credit for life experiences:No
  • On-Campus day care:No

Demographics

Part-time students
2,426 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:23,828
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:1,605
  • Pell Grant students:5,004
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:706
  • Part-time students
    9%
  • Students over 25 years old
    6%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$272
Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$14,852
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Online & Distance Programs

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Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences(1)
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(1)
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:78%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:33%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
412 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
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Featured Programs & Degrees

Online Programs
Onsite Programs
Online Programs

Bachelor of Arts

Leadership in the Public Sector
Leadership in the Public Sector – Military

Onsite Programs

Bachelor of Science

Engineering – Hybrid
Mechatronics Engineering – Asheville
Mechanical Engineering Systems – Havelock

Contact North Carolina State University

Contact Admissions

admissions.ncsu.edu

 

Main Campus

121 Peele Hall
Campus Box 7103
Raleigh, NC 27695

(919) 515-2434

Find NC State Online

ncsu.edu/academics/online-education

 

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