Admissions

We have separate admissions requirements for incoming freshman students and transfer students.

Incoming Freshman Students

  • Complete the NC State University application for admission
  • High school minimum GPA of 2.25
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • One (1) letter of recommendation from a non-family member
  • For 2021 spring and fall applicants, submitting the ACT will be optional due to the limited testing opportunities caused by COVID-19 (SAT is not required)

A foreign language is not required.

Once you have submitted your application, you should check your applicant portal, wolfPAW, frequently to view missing application materials and your final admissions decision.

 

Questions? Contact Us.

Email us for more info about admissions and the application process: ag_institute@ncsu.edu.

Transfer Students

Once you have submitted your application, you should check your applicant portal, wolfPAW, frequently to view missing application materials and your final admissions decision.

Students talk at the belltower on campus during Fall. Photo by Marc Hall

Financial Information

If you are interested in receiving financial aid, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA). Submit your application as soon as possible after January 1.

Apply for Financial Aid

Tuition and Fees

Agricultural Institute students pay the same tuition and fees as four-year undergraduate students at NC State University. Find current and future semester tuition and fees on the NC State Student Services Center website.

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CALS Scholarships

Entering freshman and continuing students are eligible to apply for scholarships through the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. We encourage students to submit the scholarship application as soon as possible.

Apply for CALS Scholarships