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Is NC State a Good School for the Money?

Above Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$145,255 Avg Total Cost

North Carolina State University Value Report

What is a NC State degree worth? College Factual's value analysis compares NC State with other schools of similar quality to see if it's priced fairly.

Above Average Value Nationwide

Top 50% National Value
Top 5% National Quality
Good Price

North Carolina State University is ranked #813 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

North Carolina State University is priced well for the kind of quality education they provide and thus has earned a good price recognition from College Factual's analysis.

National Value Ranking  813 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  63.72 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

That Degree May Cost You $145,255 in Total

On average, a bachelor's degree from NC State will cost you about $145,255. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $33,469 and a typical 4.34 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$33,469
Average Years to Graduate4.34
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$145,255

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Depending on your personal circumstances, your net price may be well below the average NC State net price, which could make this school a better value. You may quality for more financial aid, or be able to complete your degree faster than average. Get more details on NC State cost.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$62,904 In-State With Aid
$168,401 Avg Cost No Aid
4.34 Years to Graduate

The overall price of a college can vary depending on your individual circumstances.

Look at the table below to get a sense of how NC State value for your educational dollar might vary.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$168,401#0F
All Students$145,255#813B-
Only Students Receiving Aid$124,736#176A
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$106,569#F
All Students$83,428#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$62,904#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of North Carolina.

About 68% of NC State students receive financial aid. Get more details on what NC State financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates average total cost by multiplying net price by time to graduation. We then compare the average total cost to other schools of a similar quality to determine value. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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