SERVICE AND COMMUNITY
As a land-grant university, we're dedicated to enriching our state — and our nation — through education, research and service. Here's a look at our impact over the last not-quite-250 years (we don't look a day over 139).
In the Spotlight
Spirit and Traditions
Academics
Natural Resources
DISCOVER NC STATE
An NC State education is the key to whatever door you want to open. We offer more than 100 undergraduate majors and more than 200 master’s and doctoral programs. Our students graduate ready for successful careers and meaningful lives.
Our Pack is strong, and we’re always looking for more thinkers and doers from all over the world to help us get even stronger.
QS World University Rankings 2026
U.S. News & World Report
Let’s make some noise for the @canes‼️
The @lenovocenter is one of the liveliest and loudest arenas in the NHL. How does its design make it such a loud venue for hockey games? Does it give the hometown Carolina Hurricanes a psychological edge over opponents? NC State experts weigh in during the Stanley Cup Final. 👏
👥 Featuring Erica Unger, @ncstatedesign, and Yingchen He, @ncstatechass
Games in the Lenovo Center 🤝 rooting for the team in red
SOUND THE SIREN. 🚨 Wolfpack Nation is ready to cheer on the @canes in the Stanley Cup Final tonight!
Campus Life
NC State’s campus is full of legendary landmarks, beautiful outdoor spaces, state-of-the-art facilities and ways to find — and celebrate with — your community. It’s a place to live, learn and thrive.
Research
At NC State, we focus on real-world solutions for real-world problems. Our university is a research powerhouse where experts — and budding experts — work together across disciplines to make a difference in the world.
Whether we’re advancing quantum computing, creating wearable technology solutions, uncovering the causes of liver cancer or creating artificial intelligence tools, we’re always driving innovation.
