Tuition (in-state)$9,100
Student : faculty14:1
Acceptance40%
Enrollment37,000
Walk score68
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Education
| Programs | Engineering, agriculture, textiles, computer science, veterinary medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 84% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $9,100 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $33,900 |
| Room and board | $13,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 14:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 55–70% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 84%
Location and walk score
68/ 100
| Setting | College-town campus; most errands walkable or a short bus ride |
|---|---|
| Climate | Four seasons; warm summers and cool winters |
| Getting around | Campus and city bus routes; car optional |
Things to do nearby
- Hillsborough Street
- Pullen Park
- Research Triangle Park jobs
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 10,000 |
|---|
- Poole MBA
- Engineering MS and PhD
- Veterinary Medicine
- Design
- Textiles
- Public Administration
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$66,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months90%
Career servicesCareer Development Center; 70+ companies are located on Centennial Campus
Top employers of recent graduates
- Cisco
- IBM
- Deloitte
- SAS
- Red Hat
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
80%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Cooperative Education Program
- Career Development Center internships
- Centennial Campus corporate partners
Alumni
| Living alumni | 280,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- Russell Wilson
- Philip Rivers
- John Edwards
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | ACC |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Park ScholarshipsFull cost of attendance · Deadline: Oct 15
Need-based grant aidVaries with FAFSA results · Deadline: File FAFSA by the priority date
State residency grant programsState-specific; see profile notes · Deadline: Varies by state
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