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Admissions Fast Facts

As high school seniors and college transfer students prepare for admission to NC State, they may find it helpful to see how they compare to the current student body and previous first-year and transfer classes. The following resources provide fast facts for students as they transition their studies to NC State.

39,000+ students

undergraduate and graduate

100+ majors

offered to undergraduate students

36 students

average class size

Meet the Pack

The newest members of our Wolfpack have arrived, and they’re ready to make the most of their time at NC State Get to know their stories.

Application Numbers

With another record-breaking year of applications received, we continue to be impressed by the many successes and accomplishments of the new students pursuing our Wolfpack from across the globe.

Fall 2025 Applications

  • 49,450 first-year applications received
    • 39.46% acceptance rate
  • 5,381 transfer applications received
    • 44.60% acceptance rate
  • 7,590 total incoming students

5,904

incoming first-year students

1,686

incoming transfer students

14%

incoming out-of-state
first-year students

A CNR student works in a greenhouse.

Major Opportunities

While NC State is known for its STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) programs, 44% of our incoming students are pursuing a non-STEM program.

First-Year Students

We’ve provided the middle 50% ranges for weighted and unweighted GPAs of first-year enrolled students.

4.2 – 4.5

weighted GPA

3.8 – 4.0

unweighted GPA

55%

first-year students applied without submitting test scores

Students sit at the Court of Carolina.

Transfer Students

Below you will find stats for the incoming fall 2025 transfer class.

56

average number of
credits transferred

3.51

average GPA for admitted transfer students

46%

applicants from a
NC Community College

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