North Carolina State University Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
1:15

Faculty to Student Ratio
20%

Transfer Student Ratio

NC State University is based in Raleigh, North Carolina, about halfway down the East Coast of the United States. Since 1887, we’ve strived to offer world-class teaching and research. Today, we’re ranked in the top 1% of universities on the planet. We have over 36,000 undergraduate and graduate students. NC State is a land-grant institution, which means we have a duty to open the doors of education for everyone. We’re a Research 1 university, recognized worldwide for our big ideas and bigger impact. And we’re a public university — one that believes in community, equity, sharing what we learn and serving the greater good.

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Overview

Founded	1887
Total Faculty	2,463
Programs	268 Programs
Courses	7,264 Courses
Equivalencies	9,018 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$9,128
Out-of-State Tuition	$30,869

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

The Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid (OSFA), located in 2016 Harris Hall on NC State's campus, assists students and parents in applying for and securing financial assistance when family resources are insufficient to meet educational expenses. The Student Services Center walk-in center is located in 2000A Harris Hall (2831 Thurman Drive). All visitors looking to visit OSFA should first check in there.

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

We recommend you have a minimum of 30 transferable college semester credit hours completed (or 45 quarter hours) before you apply to NC State.
Transfer Applications Received:

4,441
Transfer Applications Accepted:

1,813
Percentage Accepted:

40.8%
Transfer Applicants Enrolled:

1,310
View Agreements:

https://admissions.ncsu.edu/apply/transfer/

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall	February 15
Spring	October 1

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

In order to be considered for transfer admission your cumulative GPA for all college work previously attempted must meet or exceed the recommendations listed for your desired major. The recommended GPA to remain competitive varies by college or program.
Official Transcripts:

Official transcripts from all previously attended postsecondary institutions are required for admission consideration. If you do not have a minimum of 30 college semester credit hours, a final official high school transcript should also be submitted.
SAT Scores:

Standardized test scores are not required for admission consideration.
Letters of Recommendation:

Letters of recommendation are not required for admission consideration.
Essay:

One essay is required for admission consideration. There are several optional writing prompts students may choose to answer on the application.
Application Fee:

There is an $85 non-refundable application fee for students applying domestically. There is a $100 non-refundable application fee for international applications.
Interview:

An interview is not required for admission consideration.
Apply Here:

https://admissions.ncsu.edu/apply/

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

College level work must be completed with a 'C' or better grade at a regionally accredited institution to be considered for admissions/ transfer credit.
Credits (Min/Max):

Students must complete one academic year of coursework at NC State to earn their degree from NC State.

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