NC State University

USF is ranked at #201-300 in Shanghai rankings 2024. In the previous year, this university was placed in the same position. This shows that there has been a decline in the Shanghai rankings. Parameters used to calculate these rankings are quality of education, quality of faculty, research output, and per capita performance.

NC State University ranking in the National Universities category is #58 in 2025 by U.S. News & World Report. In the previous year, this university ranked at #60 position. This year, this university's position has improved. This shows that NC State University ranks among the Top 100 Universities in the U.S. in 2025. A few of the parameters considered for the National Universities rankings are outcomes, expert opinion, financial resources, faculty resources, etc.

In the QS World University Rankings 2025, North Carolina State University ranks better than the University at Buffalo. NC State ranks at #311, whereas, The University at Buffalo ranks at #466. Students can check the table given below to check the rankings of these universities over the years in QS rankings.

According to Quacquarelli Symonds World University rankings, North Carolina State University ranking is #272 in 2026. In the previous year, this university ranked at #311 position. Considering the Quacquarelli Symonds ranking of this year, it CA be said that there is a decline in the university's ranking, but, it has still managed to maintain its position among the Top 400 Universities in the world. The highest score that NC State University has received in QS rankings is for international research network with 78.1.

NCSU world ranking in Times Higher Education is #251-300 in 2025. In the previous year's ranking too, this university ranked at the same position. The parameters considered to evaluate these rankings are research quality, industry, research environment, teaching, and international outlook. This university has obtained the highest score in Industry parameter with a 79.5 score.

For one year, North Carolina State University cost for UG out-of-state residents is given below for the academic year 2025-26:

Now the above-mentioned fee is for one year, students can expect the fees to be around these amount only.

North Carolina State University MBA graduates work in varied industries such Technology, Manufacturing, Financial Services, Consulting, etc. The industry-wise placement statistics of this university's MBA graduates are given below: 

NCSU application fees for international students vary for undergraduate and graduate students. The application fees are given below:

• UG: USD 100 (Around INR 8,400)
• PG: USD 85 (Around INR 7,000)