Tuition / year
$34,961
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USAApplication plannedU.S. BS
NC State
Raleigh, North Carolina · Public research university · Engineering / Mechanical Engineering
Living / year
$22,140
Total / year
$57,101
Application deadline
Nov. 1, 2026 (Early Action) / Jan. 15, 2027 (Regular Decision)
Location & getting around
Large campus experience in Raleigh with extensive student organizations, engineering clubs, employer recruiting, Division I athletics, and Research Triangle connections
City size
467,665 people
Walk / bike to campus
Campus-centered, with activities spread across the university’s campus areas; housing choice affects daily travel
Getting around by rail
Campus and city bus access are relevant; Raleigh and the broader Triangle remain geographically spread out
English day-to-day
No problem
Cost of living range
$1300-1800 / month
Neighborhoods to look at:
Near campusNorth Hillsdowntown Raleigh
Student life in Raleigh
A large university experience in a growing city, with campus life providing the core community and Raleigh/Research Triangle expanding professional and cultural options.
Good if she wants a large engineering ecosystem, many clubs, major recruiting activity, Division I sports, and access to a technology-oriented region.
~51°F January high · ~89°F July high · snow likely Jan, Feb
Campus & engineering profile
Campus model
Large campus-centered university embedded in a wider metropolitan and technology region
Engineering character
The College highlights applied research in semiconductors, AI, robotics, energy storage, materials, sustainable proteins and medical devices.
Experiential learning
Engineering resources include twice-yearly career fairs with more than 200 companies and agencies, internships, co-ops, study abroad and career tools.
Student involvement
More than 80 engineering groups sit within a university reporting 700-plus student organizations.
Athletics / traditions
NC State reports 23 Division I varsity sports, more than 50 fraternities and sororities, and extensive arts and leadership programming.
Cost breakdown
| Component | Annual amount | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition low | $34,961 | Prior status |
| Tuition high | $34,961 | Prior status |
| Living estimate | $22,140 | Prior status |
| Total low | $57,101 | Prior status |
| Total high | $57,101 | Prior status |
Existing planning values retained.
Application
Portal
Common App / school application
Opens
Aug. 1, 2026
Deadline
Nov. 1, 2026 (Early Action) / Jan. 15, 2027 (Regular Decision)
Status
Application planned
Language of instruction
English — Not applicable
U.S. programme.
Still to verify
Medium priority
Application dates now on file for Fall 2027 (parent-sourced, not yet independently verified). Still confirm admissions curriculum details, housing, aid and net cost.
Sources
- NC State Campus Life — Organizations, housing, Greek life, athletics, arts and leadership
- NC State Engineering Student Resources — Engineering groups, career fairs, internships, co-ops and study abroad
- NC State Engineering — Applied engineering research areas