{"id":1778,"date":"2021-12-07T11:01:44","date_gmt":"2021-12-07T16:01:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncsu.edu\/?page_id=1778"},"modified":"2026-05-15T10:25:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T14:25:08","slug":"raleigh","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ncsu.edu\/raleigh\/","title":{"rendered":"Raleigh, N.C."},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n

We’re located in a thriving hub for culture and tech in our state: Raleigh, North Carolina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s known as the City of Oaks, and you’ll see how easy it is to grow roots here. Raleigh is nationally recognized as a top destination for both students and young professionals, so you can expect an amazing college experience \u2014 and a promising future after graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Our hometown. Your new home.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Welcome to one of the fastest-growing cities in America. <\/strong>A vibrant hot spot within the southeastern United States, Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina and the perfect home for NC State\u2019s Wolfpack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here, you’ll taste a little of everything that makes life sweet. Live and study on a beautiful campus surrounded by acres of lush parks. Enjoy a bustling downtown that’s just minutes away. And reap the benefits of being in a major metropolitan area brimming with professional opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n

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#1 Best-Performing Large Metro<\/h2>\n

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#1 Metro for New College Graduates<\/h2>\n

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#5 Best College Town in America<\/h2>\n

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Say goodbye to boring weekends. In Raleigh, there’s always something new to explore<\/strong> \u2014 from hot new restaurants to award-winning museums to major music festivals and sporting events.<\/p>\n\n\n

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A natural oasis: <\/strong>We make the great outdoors look really great. Boat or fish at Lake Raleigh, located on campus. Take a stroll in the JC Raulston Arboretum, our gorgeous 10-acre botanical garden. Or venture through more than 100 miles of greenway trails across the city.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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A perfect climate:<\/strong> North Carolina is known for its temperate weather. (Raleigh’s average high is 71 F, and its average low is 50 F.) In a calendar year, you can expect dreamy spring florals, vibrant fall foliage and everything in between.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Want to adventure farther? Our central location puts Atlantic Ocean beaches and the Appalachian Mountains both within reach for a day trip. And we’re served by Raleigh-Durham International Airport, so you’re a quick flight away from major travel destinations across the country and around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n

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#3 Best Place for Business and Careers<\/h2>\n

Forbes<\/em> ranked Raleigh among the best places in the nation to begin your career.<\/p>\n \n\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Excel in a High-Tech Hotbed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With Durham and Chapel Hill, Raleigh anchors the Research Triangle, a renowned destination for high-technology enterprise<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top companies in the region \u2014 including IBM, Cisco Systems, SAS Institute, Biogen and GlaxoSmithKline \u2014 are among the country\u2019s best employers. They also lead the way in hiring new NC State graduates. And there are more than 70 major companies, agencies and nonprofits located on our own Centennial Campus, offering internships and on-the-job experience<\/strong> just a walk or a bus ride from your classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No matter what\u2019s next for you, you\u2019ll find a world of opportunity here in the heart of North Carolina.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Ready to start your journey with us? Find out what what you need to begin your application to NC State.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Want to see more of the campus you\u2019ll call home? We offer in-depth virtual tours, or you can schedule an in-person visit.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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