Why NC State?
When you come to NC State, you’ll be part of a university that is nationally and internationally ranked for its academic programs and research opportunities. You’ll join a learning community that is as intellectually rigorous as it is personally and culturally enriching. When you come to NC State, you’ll become part of a family that has only one thing in mind – your success.
There’s really no better way to find out what our university is like than by hearing from current students—students who were once in your shoes, deciding if NC State was right for them. Follow the links to the videos and hear about their experiences being part of the ‘Pack.
 Brian HammondsSenior |
 Christina MossSophomore |
 Ming-Chu Heather ChangFreshman |
 Mandy AlthoffFreshman |
 Samuel NorrisSophomore |
 Lauren GinsbergFreshman |
Wolfpack fan shows off his true colors.
NC State competes at the highest level of college athletics, winning two NCAA national championships, two AIAW titles and four other national championships. Visit the official Wolfpack Athletics site for more on how you can back the Pack.
Quick Facts
- 2nd best value among the nation’s public colleges and universities (Princeton Review, 2006)
- 5th in Best Overall University Value among public universities (U.S. News & World Report, August 2006)
- 12th best value among the nation’s colleges and universities (Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, 2007)
- Among the 25 Most Connected Campuses in the nation (Princeton Review, 2006)
- 18th among public university research libraries in North America