North Carolina State University: what international applicants need

What are North Carolina State University's application deadlines for 2026–27?

North Carolina State University has 2 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on November 1, 2026 and Regular Decision on January 15, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is North Carolina State University's acceptance rate?

41.7% for students who started in fall 2024: North Carolina State University admitted 18,385 of its 44,047 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does North Carolina State University require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

It depends. North Carolina State University requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (November 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (January 15, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for North Carolina State University?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 650–750 in Math and 650–720 in Reading and Writing (18% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 28–32.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is North Carolina State University's application fee for international students?

North Carolina State University's application fee is $100 for international applicants: $15 more than the $85 US applicants pay.

Does North Carolina State University accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. North Carolina State University accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does North Carolina State University accept?

North Carolina State University doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does North Carolina State University require?

North Carolina State University doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• It also asks for a mid-year report with your first-semester senior grades.
• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does North Carolina State University require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. North Carolina State University requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does North Carolina State University have?

722 of North Carolina State University's 28,422 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 2.5%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does North Carolina State University cost for international students?

North Carolina State University is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $32,847 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $8,799). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $14,332. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $51,285 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source

Does North Carolina State University give financial aid to international students?

Yes. In 2024-25, North Carolina State University gave institutional scholarships or grants to 169 international undergraduates.

• Number of international students aided: the university's Common Data Set 2024-25