North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Raleigh, NC · Public · Doctoral / R1 research university

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

1300–1470

Median ~1390

Acceptance rate

42%

Enrollment

27,371

ACT middle 50%

28–32

What the numbers say about NC State University

The reported middle 50% spans 170 points, from 1300 to 1470. A planning score near or above 1510 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The reported section midpoints are 670 Reading and Writing and 690 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 42% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 85% completion rate and $68,758 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

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Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$8,799

Tuition (out-of-state)

$32,847

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$68,758

4-year completion rate (150% time)

85%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1300 and 1470. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1510 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1470 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
1390 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
1300 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

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Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to NC State University's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
Ohio State University-Main Campus	Columbus, OH	1310–1480	61%
University of Tulsa	Tulsa, OK	1220–1530	62%
Dickinson College	Carlisle, PA	1310–1460	42%
Franklin and Marshall College	Lancaster, PA	1310–1460	28%
The University of Texas at Austin	Austin, TX	1250–1510	27%
University of Florida	Gainesville, FL	1320–1480	24%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for NC State University?

North Carolina State University at Raleigh's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1300–1470, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1510 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is NC State University's acceptance rate?

North Carolina State University at Raleigh's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 42%.

How much does it cost to attend NC State University?

In-state tuition is approximately $8,799 and out-of-state is approximately $32,847. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

Is NC State University test-optional?

Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check North Carolina State University at Raleigh's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

Official site: www.ncsu.edu

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