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SAT University Admissions Guide
Also known as: NC State, North Carolina State, NCSU, Wolfpack
Public school in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Chartered on March 7, 1887 as the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, NC State is classified among “R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity” and forms one corner of the Research Triangle alongside Duke University and UNC–Chapel Hill. The campus spans over 2,100 acres across North, Central, and South campuses in urban Raleigh, featuring flagship facilities such as the Memorial Belltower, Centennial Campus for corporate and government partnerships, and a world‑renowned College of Engineering. With an endowment of $2.22 billion and a student–faculty ratio of approximately 16:1, NC State offers 104 bachelor’s, 115 master’s, and 61 doctoral programs across 12 colleges. The university fields NCAA Division I Wolfpack athletics in the ACC and maintains extensive extension and research farms statewide.
SAT Scores are required for some programs
This university requires SAT Scores for some programs.
NC State is test‑optional for first‑year applicants with a weighted high school GPA of 2.8 or above; those with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.8 must self‑report SAT or ACT scores (SAT code 0028) as part of their application.
Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.
Concord, North Carolina, United States of America
Barber–Scotia College is a private, unaccredited historically black college in Concord, North Carolina, affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). It enrolls a small student body and maintains an open admissions policy.
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Barton College is a private liberal arts college in Wilson, North Carolina, affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). It enrolls approximately 1,300 students across undergraduate programs in arts, sciences, education, and business.
Belmont, North Carolina, United States of America
Belmont Abbey College is a private Catholic liberal arts college in Belmont, North Carolina, affiliated with the Benedictine monastic community. Founded in 1876, it enrolls around 1,650 students and is the only Catholic‑affiliated college in the state.
Greensboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Bennett College is a private historically black liberal arts college for women located in Greensboro, North Carolina, affiliated with the United Methodist Church. It enrolls about 200 students and is one of two HBCUs in the United States exclusively for women.
Brevard, North Carolina, United States of America
Brevard College is a private liberal arts college in Brevard, North Carolina, enrolling around 780 students on a 3‑acre campus in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Founded in 1853, it emphasizes experiential learning and offers a test‑optional admissions policy.
Concord, North Carolina, United States of America
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is a private health sciences college in Concord, North Carolina, affiliated with Atrium Health and offering diploma through graduate programs in 11 disciplines.
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