North Carolina State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Raleigh, NC
Founded in 1887
Motto: "Think and Do"
Urban
setting
37,555
Students
53%
Acceptance Rate
$9,108 / $31,980
Tuition In-state / Out-of-state
Overview
School Website >>As the state’s preeminent college of agriculture and life sciences, we serve the needs of North Carolina through teaching, research, extension and international programs — helping citizens benefit from what we discover, develop and extend into the communities and fields across our state, our nation and the world. Simply stated: We transform challenges into agriculture and life sciences opportunities, and we need you here to help us.
From our campus in the heart of North Carolina’s capital city, to our 18 research stations strategically located across the state, to the farms, agribusinesses, and industry partners we work with on a daily basis, NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is leading the charge for agricultural and life sciences innovation. Our work is feeding, clothing, fueling and healing a growing population. Take some time to get to know us – and then join us.
Agricultural Degrees Offered
- Agricultural and Human Sciences
- Agricultural Business Management
- Animal Sciences
- Applied Ecology
- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
- Crop and Soil Sciences
- Entomology and Plant Pathology
- Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences
- Horticultural Sciences
- Molecular and Structural Biochemistry
- Plant and Microbial Biology
- Prestage Department of Poultry Science
- Horticultural Science
Admissions
Total Enrollment: 37,555
Agricultural Students: 528
Male Female Student Ratio: 55%/45%
Acceptance Rate: 53%
Applying
Application Fee: $85
Application Deadline: January 15
Target GPA: 3.2
Target SAT Score: 1090
Target ACT Score: 22
Tuition
In-State: $9,108
Out-of-State: $31,980
Room and Board: $13,719
Room Only: $7,996
More Info
Religious Affiliation: non-denominational
Faculty/Student Ratio: 13/1
Off-Campus Research Opportunities
N.C. State's research is found in every corner of the state. The school partners with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services at 18 research stations to test research in real world scenarios under natural conditions. The mission is to manage crop and livestock facilities that serve as a platform for agriculture research. NCSU strives to make farming more efficient, productive and profitable, while maintaining a sound environment and providing consumers with safe and affordable products. CALS physical facilities include both on- and off-campus sites specifically equipped to support research programs. The facilities themselves provide a window into our research programs and accomplishments.