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  NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY  

 

Quick Facts

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  • Established: 1887

  • College of Engineering (originally School of Engineering) Established: 1916*

  • Motto: “Think and Do”

  • Institution Type: Public

  • On Time Graduation Rate for Bachelor Degree (4 years): 48%

  • Overall Graduation Rate for Bachelor Degree (8 years): 77.2% 

  • Student to Faculty Ratio: 13:1

  • Crime Rating: Average

  • Overall Crime Statistics – NC State University: 23.58 incidents per 1,000 students; 23% of overall crime incidents were arrests for possession & major crimes, and 4.8% were violence against women.

  • Crime Statistics – Raleigh, NC: 35.98 crimes per 1,000 residents; safety is 13/100, i.e.safer than 13% of U.S. cities.

 

*Although 1916 was when the growing North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts—now named NC State University—was separated into schools, engineering departments were established at the college’s founding (1887). 

MY MAJOR

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Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.)

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WHY NC STATE

 

NC State University is my first college choice because it is in-state and it has a strong engineering program, both currently and historically. I really like the focus of the Centennial Campus: science, research, and technology. Numerous facilities provide excellent exposure and opportunity, yet all the engineering buildings are consolidated on one campus with a common purpose.

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LOCATION

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NC State is located in Raleigh, North Carolina about five minutes away from the metropolis’s downtown. The city is part of the Research Triangle and works closely with the university in research and industry. NC State is a university consisting of partnerships with the governmental and private business sectors. 

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Home to both academic and commercial research, NC State’s Centennial Campus stands as state-of-the-art in technology, yet thrives among the natural environment. Lake Raleigh lies just beyond the campus buildings, and Raleigh’s Capital Area Greenway Trail System adjoins to the campus’ meandering public walking trails. 

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HOUSING

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NC State is a vast school, the largest in the state, offering twenty residence halls and even more housing options. Two campuses comprise NC State: Main Campus (which is divided into three sub-campuses) and Centennial Campus. While there are three housing options offered on the Centennial Campus, only the Wolf-Ridge apartments are NC State owned, closest to the engineering oval, and appeal exclusively to upper-class and graduate students. I would prefer Wolf-Ridge for on-campus housing primarily because of its proximity to the engineering buildings. However, I may choose private, off-campus housing suited to my needs at the time I transfer.

 

ACADEMIC and STUDENT SERVICES

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NC State offers academic services that help students understand and find the university’s policies and regulations, majors and careers, and research and study resources. The student services center gives students access to managing their classes, finances, degree plan, and grades. The student services center also provides academic advising.

 

STUDENT LIFE

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Student life opportunities at NC State include over 700 student organizations, sports/recreation (intramural, club, and division I), community service, arts, and Living and Learning Villages (residence hall communities).

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Organizations of Personal Interest:

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  • Agape Campus Ministry

  • American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers at NC State

  • Antioch College Ministry at North Carolina State University

  • Engineers' Council

 

 

COSTS

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Average Net Annual Cost for…

  • All Undergrad Students: $18,574

  • In-State On/Off Campus without Financial Aid: $23,700

  • In-State On/Off Campus with Financial Aid: $14,515

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Housing at Wolf Ridge Apartments – Per Month Comparison: $613 - 722

Meal Plans Per Semester: $1,415 - 1,800 

SOURCES

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PICTURE

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The background picture is of the Engineering Oval located on the Centennial Campus. Lake Raleigh and the innovative James B. Hunt Jr. Library are photographed at the far end of the “oval”. The three buildings in the foreground are currently assigned to the engineering department and construction has already begun for a fourth: Fitts-Woolard Hall (not photographed).

 

“engineering-oval.” NC State University, NC State University, https://www.engr.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/engineering-oval.jpg

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QUICK FACTS

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“North Carolina State University.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.,https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Carolina_State_University

 

“North Carolina State University at Raleigh Data & Information Overview.” College Factual, College Factual, https://www.collegefactual.com/colleges/north-carolina-state-university-at-raleigh/

 

“North Carolina State University at Raleigh Graduation Rate & Retention Rates.” College Factual, College Factual, https://www.collegefactual.com/colleges/north-carolina-state-university-at-raleigh/academic-life/graduation-and-retention/?_ga=2.260561476.891031043.1539923443-1281538502.1539664298#GraduationRate

 

“North Carolina State University at Raleigh Crime and Safety in 2017.” College Factual, College Factual, https://www.collegefactual.com/colleges/north-carolina-state-university-at-raleigh/student-life/crime/?_ga=2.80848663.160974307.1539664298-1281538502.1539664298

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“Raleigh, NC Crime Rates.” Neighborhood Scout, Location Inc., https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/nc/raleigh/crime

 

“Think and Do.” NC State University, NC State University, https://www.ncsu.edu/think-and-do/

 

“History and Tradition.” NC State University, NC State University, https://www.ncsu.edu/about/history-and-tradition/

 

“History - College of Engineering.” NC State University, NC State University, https://www.engr.ncsu.edu/about/history/

 

MY MAJOR

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“Mechanical Engineering – Majors.” NC State University, NC State University, https://majorsandminors.dasa.ncsu.edu/mechanical-engineering/

 

“Undergraduate Programs.” NC State University, NC State University, https://www.mae.ncsu.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/#mechanical-engineering

 

WHY NC STATE

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“College of Engineering – Research.” NC State University, NC State University, https://www.engr.ncsu.edu/research/

 

“Centennial Campus.” NC State University, NC State University, https://centennial.ncsu.edu

 

LOCATION

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“Housing - Centennial Campus.” Centennial Campus, NC State University, https://centennial.ncsu.edu/centennial/housing.php

 

“Raleigh, N.C., Maps.” Visit Raleigh, Visit Raleigh, https://www.visitraleigh.com/plan-a-trip/maps/

 

“Capital Area Greenway Trail System.” Raleigh, raleighnc.gov, https://www.raleighnc.gov/parks/content/PRecDesignDevelop/Articles/CapitalAreaGreenwayTrailSystem.html

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HOUSING OPTIONS

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“Apartment Options - University Housing.” NC State University, NC State University, https://housing.dasa.ncsu.edu/find-a-community/apartment-options/

 

“Housing - Centennial Campus.” Centennial Campus, NC State University, https://centennial.ncsu.edu/centennial/housing.php

 

ACADEMIC and STUDENT SERVICES

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“Academic Services.” NC State University, NC State University, https://www.ncsu.edu/students/academic-services/

 

“Student Services Center.” NC State University, NC State University, https://studentservices.ncsu.edu/your-classes/

 

STUDENT LIFE

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“Campus Life.” NC State University, NC State University, https://www.ncsu.edu/campus-life/

 

“Organizations.” Get Involved at NC State, Campus Labs, https://getinvolved.ncsu.edu/organizations

 

“Agape Campus Ministry.” Get Involved at NC State, Campus Labs, https://getinvolved.ncsu.edu/organization/17

 

“American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers at NC State.” Get Involved at NC State, Campus Labs,https://getinvolved.ncsu.edu/organization/ashrae-at-ncsu

 

“Antioch College Ministry at North Carolina State University.” Get Involved at NC State, Campus Labs,https://getinvolved.ncsu.edu/organization/acm

 

“Engineers' Council.” Get Involved at NC State, Campus Labs,https://getinvolved.ncsu.edu/organization/ecouncil

 

COSTS

 

“Find Out the Total North Carolina State University at Raleigh Costs.” College Factual, College Factual, https://www.collegefactual.com/colleges/north-carolina-state-university-at-raleigh/paying-for-college/net-price/?_ga=2.123278859.1655985850.1540260794-1281538502.1539664298

 

“Costs – University Housing.” NC State University, NC State University, https://housing.dasa.ncsu.edu/find-a-community/costs/

 

“Meal Plan Options.” NC Dining, NC State University, https://dining.ncsu.edu/meal-plan-options/

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