What does North Carolina State University do?

North Carolina State University (NC State) is a public, land-grant research university located in Raleigh, North Carolina. Established in 1887, it is the largest university in the Carolinas, serving over 36,000 students. As a flagship STEM campus of the University of North Carolina system, NC State is known for its high research activity and ranks among the top public universities in the nation. The university offers a wide range of academic programs, including certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional degrees across 12 colleges and 65 academic departments. With over 300 undergraduate and graduate programs, NC State has strong offerings in STEM fields, agriculture, life sciences, humanities, social sciences, and design. The campus also features numerous research units and over 580 student organizations, fostering a vibrant community. Additionally, NC State's varsity sports teams, known as the Wolfpack, compete in NCAA Division I.