North Carolina State University at Raleigh
- Public
- Research university
North Carolina State University at Raleigh: international tuition 32,847 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 50,473 USD, acceptance rate 41.7%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Need-based aid is not. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 110.
A Vietnamese student, as an international applicant, may seek NC State's limited competitive merit-based scholarships. However, the university states that international applicants are not eligible for financial aid.
Getting in. The school admits 41.3% of applicants (18,201 of 44,043). Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 650–720, Math 650–750, ACT 28–32. The school does not require the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 80+ or Duolingo 110+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 50,473 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. According to the Common Data Set 2024-2025, 169 international students got financial aid, 22,908 USD each on average.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/11. You apply through Coalition on Scoir. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 14/10/2026Cost checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at North Carolina State University at Raleigh?
International tuition is 32,847 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 50,473 USD.
Does North Carolina State University at Raleigh offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Need-based aid is not. A Vietnamese student, as an international applicant, may seek NC State's limited competitive merit-based scholarships. However, the university states that international applicants are not eligible for financial aid.
What English scores does North Carolina State University at Raleigh require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 110.
What is the acceptance rate at North Carolina State University at Raleigh?
The acceptance rate is 41.7%.
- Pay in fullYes
- Aid with the offerUnclear
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYes
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifei
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- Arushi's World2023Vlog
- Sojeong Kim 2023Vlog
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
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Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?iNo
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?iUnclear
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?iUnclear
Scholarships at this school
Competitive merit-based scholarships for international studentsMeritSeparate application requiredSchool page
The page confirms that competitive merit-based scholarships are available to international students.
Deadline: The priority deadline is February 15.
Admission requirements
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
- Proof of fundsRequired
- EssaysRequired
- Teacher recommendationOptional
- SATACTNot required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
DeadlinesFall 2027
- Early Action application deadline (EA)Applicationin16days
- Studio-based majors application deadlineApplication+16 days
- University Honors application deadlineOther+16 days
- Early Action materials deadline (EA)Documents+25 days
- Studio-based majors materials deadlineDocuments+25 days
- Spring notification dateDecision+30 days
- Enrollment confirmation deadline for spring admitsDeposit+46 days
- Regular Decision application deadline (RD)Application+91 days
- Early Action notification for all other applicants (EA)Decision+107 days
- Studio-based majors notification dateDecision+107 days
- Regular Decision materials deadline (RD)Documents+108 days
- Regular Decision notification date (international applicants outside the U.S. are notified on a rolling basis) (RD)Decision+166 days
- Enrollment confirmation deadline for fall admitsDeposit+197 days
What the school weighs in admission
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
- GPAVery important
- Class rankImportant
- SATACTConsidered
- Application essayConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
- Talent / abilityConsidered
- Character / personal qualitiesConsidered
- First generationConsidered
- Geographical residenceConsidered
- State residencyConsidered
- Volunteer workConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- Level of applicant's interestNot considered
- InterviewNot considered
- Alumni relationNot considered
- Religious affiliationNot considered
Admission odds in numbers
Early rounds & waitlist
Credit for exams
AP scores are not used for first-year admission; submit official scores after confirming enrollment for credit review.
NC State lists IB as a credit opportunity; the provided page does not state a specific IB score threshold.
AP credit by subject
42 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
Academics & housing
Housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 11/10/2026How Duckling sources data