North Carolina State University

Raleigh, NC
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    Faculty & Research

    302 faculty · 874 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Electrical Engineering40 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 30.7 #17 of 34 in Electrical & Computer Engineering
    Iqbal Husain, ABB Distinguished Professor h-index 67
    In the areas of control and modeling of electrical drives, design of electric machines, development of power conditioning circuits, microinverters for distributed power generation, inverter controls for grid synchronization, and modelin
    Notable: “Electric Drive Technology Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities for Future Electric Vehicles” (2021) · 564 citations
    Subhashish Bhattacharya, Duke Energy Distinguished Professor h-index 62
    Solid-State Transformers, Integration of renewable energy resources, MV power converters enabled by HV SiC devices, FACTS, Utility applications of power electronics and power quality issues; DC Microgrids, high-frequency magnetics, acti
    Notable: “Voltage and Power Balance Control for a Cascaded H-Bridge Converter-Based Solid-State Transformer” (2012) · 625 citations
    Sabre Kais, Goodnight Distinguished Chair in Quantum Computing h-index 46
    Quantum Information Science and Engineering Recent Publications View more publications Google Scholar Expert In quantum computing Involvement American Physical Society Member American Chemical Society Member American Association for the Adv
    Mesut Baran, Professor h-index 43
    Has been on the smart power distribution systems and the integration of distributed energy resources to power systems. Education Ph.D. 1988 Electrical Engineering University of California, Berkeley Master's 1981 Electrical Engineering Middl
    Notable: “Network reconfiguration in distribution systems for loss reduction and load balancing” (1989) · 4,873 citations
    Courses: Introduction to Computer Systems · Introduction to Signals, Circuits and Systems · Computer Systems Programming · Electric Circuits · Fundamentals of Logic Design · Analytical Foundations of Electrical and Computer Engineering +34 more
    Mechanical Engineering40 faculty · 41 courses avg h-index 22 #31 of 70 in Mechanical Engineering
    Andrey Kuznetsov, Professor h-index 56
    James Braun, Assistant Professor h-index 50
    Novel supersonic propulsion concepts for air breathing and aerospace applications, through wind tunnel experiments and computational fluid dynamic (CFD) simulations. Publications A Single-Phase Model for Simulation of Exploding Brid
    Notable: “Reducing energy costs and peak electrical demand through optimal control of building thermal storage” (1990) · 361 citations
    Jun Liu, Associate Professor h-index 50
    Notable: “Growth mechanism and growth habit of oxide crystals” (1999) · 1,106 citations
    Srinath Ekkad, Department Head h-index 48
    Courses: Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design · Thermal-Fluid Sciences · Engineering Statics · Engineering Dynamics · Solid Mechanics · Introduction to Aerospace Engineering +35 more
    Psychology40 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 18.6 #52 of 89 in Psychology
    Thomas Hess, Emeritus Distinguished Professor h-index 47
    Notable: “The Impact of Stereotype Threat on Age Differences in Memory Performance” (2003) · 567 citations
    Amy Halberstadt, Professor h-index 40
    Notable: “Affective Social Competence” (2001) · 793 citations
    Jennifer Burnette, Professor h-index 36
    Notable: “Mind-sets matter: A meta-analytic review of implicit theories and self-regulation.” (2012) · 1,345 citations
    Adam Meade, Professor h-index 35
    Notable: “Identifying careless responses in survey data.” (2012) · 3,590 citations
    Courses: Introduction to Psychology · Psychobiology of Success · Introduction to Psychological Research · Introduction to Behavioral Research I · Introduction to Behavioral Research II · Industrial and Organizational Psychology +34 more
    Animal Sciences28 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 20.2
    Christian Maltecca, Professor, University Faculty Scholar h-index 46
    Notable: “Gut microbiome composition differences among breeds impact feed efficiency in swine” (2020) · 286 citations
    Eduardo Beltranena, Assistant Professor and Extension Swine Specialist h-index 30
    Notable: “NONRUMINANT NUTRITION SYMPOSIUM: Controlling feed cost by including alternative ingredients into pig diets: A review1,2” (2014) · 228 citations
    Eric van Heugten, Professor and Extension Swine Specialist h-index 29
    Notable: “Nutritional strategies to reduce environmental emissions from nonruminants” (2002) · 249 citations
    Vivek Fellner, Professor and Director of Graduate Programs h-index 26
    Notable: “Evaluating acid and base catalysts in the methylation of milk and rumen fatty acids with special emphasis on conjugated dienes and total trans fatty acids” (1997) · 809 citations
    Courses: Introduction to Livestock and Poultry Industries · Animal Feeds and Nutrition · Beef Production · Swine Production and Management · Introduction to Companion Animal Science · Small Ruminant Production +34 more
    Business Administration26 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 18 #19 of 59 in Business Administration
    Rob Handfield, Bank of America University Distinguished Professor of Supply Chain Management h-index 70
    Es on baseline assessments, economics and management, marketing, food access, and institutional change. Extension integration includes needs assessment, training and support, applied action-based research, consumer education, and resource d
    Notable: “The Severity of Supply Chain Disruptions: Design Characteristics and Mitigation Capabilities” (2007) · 1,651 citations
    Shawn Mankad, Associate Professor of Analytics h-index 15
    Notable: “Interconnectedness in the interbank market” (2019) · 164 citations
    Don Warsing, Associate Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management h-index 14
    Notable: “The impact of supply chain complexity on manufacturing plant performance” (2008) · 790 citations
    Eda Kemahlioglu-Ziya, Associate Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management h-index 12
    Bargaining in supply chains, contracting in supply chains and sustainable supply chain management. She has taught operations management and supply chain management at the undergraduate and MBA levels. Her research has appeared or is
    Notable: “Competitive Quality Choice and Remanufacturing” (2013) · 435 citations
    Courses: Personal Finance · Financial Management · Information Systems Management · Economics and Business Statistics · Introduction to Business Analytics · Marketing Methods +34 more
    Managerial Economics25 faculty · 22 courses avg h-index 19.6 #21 of 100 in Business & Management
    Adriana Corredor Waldron, Assistant Professor of Economics h-index 90
    Notable: “Killing Me Softly: The Fetal Origins Hypothesis” (2011) · 1,636 citations
    Barry Goodwin, William Neal Reynolds Professor of Economics h-index 56
    Notable: “Spatial Market Integration in the Presence of Threshold Effects” (2001) · 509 citations
    Robert Clark, Professor of Economics h-index 32
    Notable: “India Working: Essays on Society and Economy” (2004) · 409 citations
    Mehmet Caner, Thurman-Raytheon Distinguished Professor of Economics h-index 24
    Econometrics and research interests in empirical international finance. Caner is also currently the associate editor of the Journal of Econometrics , Journal of Business and Economics Statistics , Econometric Reviews , and Studies in Non
    Notable: “INSTRUMENTAL VARIABLE ESTIMATION OF A THRESHOLD MODEL” (2004) · 753 citations
    Courses: Principles of Microeconomics · Principles of Macroeconomics · Fundamentals of Economics · Intermediate Microeconomics · Intermediate Macroeconomics · A Closer Look at Capitalism +16 more

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About North Carolina State University. North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC reports an overall acceptance rate of 41.7%, an early-round acceptance rate of 48.0%, an SAT middle 50% of 1280–1440, a class size of 5,412, and a yield of 29.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. North Carolina's STEM flagship. Returning to test-required for 2025-26. Strong engineering, textiles, and computer science. Part of Research Triangle with Duke and UNC.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    North Carolina State University: key admissions facts

    North Carolina State University's overall acceptance rate is 41.7% (the most recent Common Data Set). North Carolina State University's early-round acceptance rate is 48.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). North Carolina State University's SAT middle-50% range is 1280–1440 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at North Carolina State University is about 3.7 (the most recent Common Data Set). North Carolina State University's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 29.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at North Carolina State University for families earning under $75,000 is about $9,491 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · North Carolina State University on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does North Carolina State University cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $6,382 per year in net price at North Carolina State University, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $24,652 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $13,334 per year after grants and scholarships.

    North Carolina State University: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$6,382
    $30,001–$48,000$8,758
    $48,001–$75,000$13,334
    $75,001–$110,000$20,087
    Over $110,000$24,652
    Tuition (in-state, before aid)$6,535
    Tuition (out-of-state, before aid)$30,583
    Room and board$14,332

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at North Carolina State University?

    North Carolina State University's overall acceptance rate is 41.7%, based on the most recent Common Data Set. Its early-round (early decision or early action) acceptance rate is 48.0%.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for North Carolina State University?

    Admitted students at North Carolina State University typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1280–1440 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.7, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into North Carolina State University?

    Getting into North Carolina State University is difficult: it admits 41.7% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does North Carolina State University offer early decision or early action?

    North Carolina State University offers early action (non-binding). Applying early can help: its early-round acceptance rate is 48.0%, versus 41.7% overall.

    How much does North Carolina State University cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at North Carolina State University — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $9,491 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does North Carolina State University cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $6,382 per year in net price at North Carolina State University, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $24,652 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $13,334 per year after grants and scholarships.

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