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North Carolina State University

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

19% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating NC State enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$13,719
Total Cost of Attendance	$26,425

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$6,382	$25,528
$30-48k	$8,758	$35,032
$48-75k	$13,334	$53,336
$75-110k	$20,087	$80,348
$110k+	$24,652	$98,608

Financial Aid & Student Debt at North Carolina State University

19.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

$20,121

Median Debt at Graduation

Is North Carolina State University Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$68,758

Median Earnings (10yr)

$20,121

Median Debt

3.4x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. North Carolina State University — 3.4x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

North Carolina State University True Cost by Family Income

19% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating NC State enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$6,382	$25,528
$30-48k	$8,758	$35,032
$48-75k	$13,334	$53,336
$75-110k	$20,087	$80,348
$110k+	$24,652	$98,608

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$13,719
Total Cost of Attendance	$26,425

Financial Aid & Student Debt

19.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

Students from low-income families

$20,121

Median Debt at Graduation

Federal loans only

$57,623

Median Earnings (6yr)

6 years after enrollment

North Carolina State University Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does North Carolina State University actually cost per year?

North Carolina State University's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $26,425/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $14,643/yr, a 45% discount off sticker price.

Does North Carolina State University offer good financial aid?

19% of North Carolina State University students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including North Carolina State University also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if North Carolina State University requires it.

What income bracket pays the least at North Carolina State University?

Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $6,382/yr at North Carolina State University after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $24,652/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.

Is North Carolina State University worth the cost?

North Carolina State University graduates earn a median of $68,758 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $105,700 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.