North Carolina State University
Former names
North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (1887–1918)
North Carolina State College (1918–1962)
MottoThink and Do
TypePublic University
Flagship
Land-grant
Sea-grant
Space-grant
EstablishedMarch 7, 1887
Academic affiliations
  • UNC System
  • Oak Ridge Associated Universities
  • Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities
  • Southeastern Universities Research Association
  • University Global Partnership Network
Endowment$1.5 billion (2018)
ChancellorWilliam Randolph "Randy" Woodson
Academic staff
2,336
Administrative staff
6,773
Students35,479 (Fall 2018)
Undergraduates25,199 (Fall 2018)
Postgraduates10,280 (Fall 2018)
Location
Raleigh
,
North Carolina
,
United States

35°47′14″N 78°40′14″W / 35.78722°N 78.67056°W / 35.78722; -78.67056Coordinates: 35°47′14″N 78°40′14″W / 35.78722°N 78.67056°W / 35.78722; -78.67056
CampusUrban
2,110 acres (8.5 km2)
ColorsRed, White
         
NicknameWolfpack
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I FBS – ACC
Websitewww.ncsu.edu