North Carolina State University is a public land-grant research university in Raleigh, North Carolina. Founded in 1887 and part of the University of North Carolina system, it is the largest university in the Carolinas. The university forms one of the corners of the Research Triangle together with Duke University in Durham and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". The North Carolina General Assembly established the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, now NC State, on March 7, 1887, originally as a land-grant college. Today, NC State has an enrollment of more than 35,000 students, making it among the largest in the country. NC State has historical strengths in engineering, statistics, agriculture, life sciences, textiles and design and offers bachelor's degrees in 106 fields of study.
| Former names | North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (1887–1918), North Carolina State College (1918–1962) |
| Motto | Think and Do |
| Type | Public land-grant research university |
| Established | March 7, 1887 |
| Parent institution | UNC System |
| Academic affiliations | Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Southeastern Universities Research Association, University Global Partnership Network, Sea-grant, Space-grant |
| Endowment | $1.42 billion (2020) |
| Chancellor | William Randolph "Randy" Woodson |
| Academic staff | 2,336 |
| Administrative staff | 6,773 |
| Students | 36,304 (Fall 2019) |
| Undergraduates | 25,973 (Fall 2019) |
| Postgraduates | 10,331 (Fall 2019) |
| Campus | Urban, 2,110 acres |
| Colors | Red, White |
| Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I FBS – ACC |
About North Carolina State University
Land, sea and space grant institution based in Raleigh, North Carolina. With over 30,000 students annually, it's the largest university in the Carolinas.
Achievement of North Carolina State University
The school's main campus is known for its red brick buildings that have a distinctive look as well as for its brick statues.
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Latest information about North Carolina State University updated on July 28 2021.
