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North Carolina State University

Poole College of Management

Quick Stats

  • Avg. SAT Score
    1185
  • Annual Tuition
    $5,748
    $ $ $ $ $
  • Program Enrollment
    2,351
  • University Selectivity
    47%
  • University Yield
    49%
  • Job Offers
    96%
  • Average Salary
    $43,012
  • Top Industry
    Other
  • School Status
    Public
  • Accreditation
    AACSB Accredited
  • B-School Founded
    1992
  • Program Length
    Four Year
Contact Information
2801 Founders Drive
Box 8614
Raleigh, North Carolina 27695, United States
Website
405x225

Poole College of Management

Undergraduate students in the NC State Poole College of Management pursue a comprehensive study of business through majors in accounting, business administration, and economics, each with specialized concentrations. Enriched by a global management perspective and opportunities for international study, our programs incorporate project-based learning, dual-degree program options, and an emphasis on professional development. Internships within the chosen discipline and strong industry involvement help our students prepare for successful careers in today's competitive global market.

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Admissions

Admissions Selectivity
47% North Carolina State University 58% Average Across All Schools
Most Important Admissions Factors
  1. Secondary school record
  2. High school GPA
  3. SAT/ACT scores
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Total Applications
  • Applied
  • Accepted
  • Accepted Apps Enrolled
25515% 25,515
47% 47
49% 49
47% School Selectivity
49% School Yield
Demographics of Applicants
  • Male Applicants
  • Female Applicants
  • International Applicants
  • U.S. Applicants
Application Deadlines
Feb 1
Fall 2013
Nov 1
Spring 2014
Feb 1
Summer 2014
Feb 1
Fall 2014
Required Tests
  • SAT or ACT
  • Are Interviews Required? Not offered
Additional Requirements:

Freshman - HS transcript, SAT or ACT (w/ writing) required Transfer - 30 hrs of college credit, one each college English and college calculus International - above plus English proficiency proven through exam (many options of exams acceptable)
Total Applications to Program
  • Applied
  • Accepted
  • Accepted Apps Enrolled
3325% 3,325
44% 44
57% 57
44% Program Selectivity
57% Program Yield
Program Requirements
  • Admissions managed by Business Program
  • Are interviews required? Not offered
Required Tests

English proficiency exam for international applicants from non-English speaking countries. Many options of exams are acceptable.

Transfer Requirements
  • How internal transfers are handled Separate application
  • Min college GPA for transfers 3.0
  • Other transfer requirements College level freshman English & college level calculus, both with a "C" or better. Completion of 2 semesters on campus.
Freshman Requirements
  • Freshman admissions Yes
  • Percent of admitted applicants who are freshmen 65
  • Min GPA required in pre-business courses No
  • How freshmen are admitted Indicate interest on university application
Other Requirements for freshman

Good record of solid college prep hs coursework, strong GPA, SAT or ACT.

Careers

Other 26%
Top Industry
  • Financial Services 25%
  • Manufacturing 4%
  • Non-profit 3%
Cisco Systems 12
Top Employer
  • Fidelity Investments 5
  • PriceWaterhouseCoopers 4
  • Credit Suisse 4
Job offers within 3 months after graduation
96% Poole College of Management 75% Average Across All Schools
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Job Offers Received and Accepted
  • This School
  • All Schools
By Graduation
81% 81
59% 59.267238095238085
81% Receive Offers
55% 55
56% 55.65923664122137
55% Accept Offers
After graduation, but within 3 months
15% 15
16% 16.189999999999998
15% Receive Offers
34% 34
17% 17.25698275862069
34% Accept Offers
More than 3 Months after graduation
4% 4
10% 10.193835616438358
4% Receive Offers
9% 9
13% 12.771399999999998
9% Accept Offers
80% Graduates seeking full-time employment
20% Graduates not seeking employment
72% Percentage of graduates for whom employment information is available
Salaries and Percentages of Job Accepting Graduates
Area Grads Accepting Jobs Avg. Salary 10k 50k 100k 150k 190k
Consulting
2% 2
Data not provided
Finance/Accounting
40% 40
Data not provided
General Management
15% 15
Data not provided
Human Resources
2% 2
Data not provided
Management Information Systems
5% 5
Data not provided
Marketing/Sales
11% 11
Data not provided
Operations/Production
1% 1
Data not provided
Logistics/Transportation
4% 4
Data not provided
Other
20% 20
Data not provided
Area Grads Accepting Jobs Avg. Salary 10k 50k 100k 150k 190k
Accounting
5% 5
Data not provided
Consumer Products/Retail
3% 3
Data not provided
Consulting
3% 3
Data not provided
Financial Services
25% 25
Data not provided
Government/Education
2% 2
Data not provided
Pharma/Biotech/Health
1% 1
Data not provided
Manufacturing
4% 4
Data not provided
Media/Entertainment
3% 3
Data not provided
Non-Profit
3% 3
Data not provided
Petroleum/Energy
1% 1
Data not provided
Real Estate
2% 2
Data not provided
Sports/Leisure
3% 3
Data not provided
Technology/Science
13% 13
Data not provided
Transportation
5% 5
Data not provided
Utilities
1% 1
Data not provided
Other
26% 26
Data not provided
Area Grads Accepting Jobs Avg. Salary 10k 50k 100k 150k 190k
U.S. Northeast
3% 3
Data not provided
U.S. Mid-Atlantic
4% 4
Data not provided
U.S. South
89% 89
Data not provided
U.S. Southwest
2% 2
Data not provided
U.S. Midwest
1% 1
Data not provided
U.S. West
1% 1
Data not provided
U.S. Possessions/Territories
0% 0
Data not provided
Canada
0% 0
Data not provided
Salaries for Most Recent Graduates
Salaries for Most Recent Graduates
Average Signing Bonus for Most Recent Graduates
Internship Employers / Interns Hired
  • Schneider Electric
  • Reynolds American
  • Red Hat
  • Marathon Oil
  • Lenovo
Internship Services
  • Companies that recruit interns on campus
  • Companies that posted internships on school message board
  • Average intern length in weeks
  • Percentage of internships that are paid
Career Services
  • Number of companies that recruited students on campus 325
  • Number of companies that posted full-time jobs on school message boards 761
Other activities and career services provided to undergraduate business students:
The Poole College of Management houses its own Career Development Center within the college. Student support services include: career coaching, internship and co-op opportunities, employer information sessions, professional development workshops, professional etiquette dinners, resume critique by business professionals, and career fairs each fall and spring. International internships are available.

Cost

Resident
$ $ $ $ $
$17,202
Total Yearly Cost
  • Tuition $5,748
  • Fees $2,040
  • Expenses $9,414
Non-Resident
$ $ $ $ $
$30,367
Total Yearly Cost
  • Tuition $18,913
  • Fees $2,040
  • Expenses $9,414
38% Percent of Institutional Grants or Scholarships 1% Percent of Full-tuition Institutional Grants or Scholarships
Basis for Grants or Scholarships
  • Need 73%
  • Merit 12%
More Information
Financial Aid
  • Financial Aid Management No
  • Website http://www7.acs.ncsu.edu/financial_aid/
Scholarships
$4,948,671
Total aid distributed to undergrad business students last year
$5,097,728
Total aid distributed to undergrad business students this year
Loans
  • Loan Guarantee Policy No
  • Max Loan Guarantee Per Year

Academics

Average Class Size
  • Poole College of Management
  • All Schools
Core Business Classes
107% 98
50% 46
Elective Business Classes
55% 32
50% 29
Required Classes with a Waiting List
Poole College of Management 12 Average Across All Schools
* On the First Day of Enrollment
Top Areas of Study
  • Accounting
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Financial Economics
  • Supply Chain Management
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Business Program Classes
13% Less than 20 Students 14% More than 50 Students
73% 21 to 50 students
32 Average number of students in non-business required electives
64 Different Elective Courses
New Electives
  • Consumer Behavior
  • Compensation Systems
  • Program length Four Year
  • Last change to curriculum 2011
Degrees Offered / Credits Required
  • BS in Business Administration 120
  • BS in Accounting 120
  • BA in Economics 120
  • BS in Economics
  • BS in Economics - Business Concentration
Faculty
  • All Faculty
  • Tenured
94% 94
57% 57
Prominent Faculty
  • Stacy Wood

    Marketing

  • Bradley Kirkman

    Management

  • Mark Beasley

    Accounting
  • Are work study or co-ops available? Yes
  • Description of work study / co-ops:

    Internship and co-op opportunities including full- and part-time, during the academic year and in summer. International internships encouraged. For-credit internships available in some areas of study. Work-study for students with demonstrated financial need available at the University level.

  • Is study abroad available? Yes
  • Description of study abroad programs:

    Management students have the opportunity to participate in university exchange, semester or year abroad, and faculty-led international experiences taking both general and business courses. Several dual-degree international programs available with partner schools around the globe where students spend 2 years at each school and earn degrees from both. International service trips available during academic breaks.
  • Is community service or volunteering available? Yes
  • Description of community service/volunteering:

    Management students provide community service through their involvement in student clubs and organizations. All of our student groups emphasize community service as an important aspect of professionalism.

Students

39% Students in Top 10% of High School Class
1240 75th Percentile Score on SAT 27 75th Percentile Score on ACT
Student Body Breakdown
  • International Students
  • U.S. Students
  • Male Students
  • Female Students
Ethnicity of Students
White
78% 78
African American
7% 7
Asian American
6% 6
* Percentages are for U.S. citizens in most recent entering class; only top three responses shown.
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U.S. Regional Breakdown
2%
0%
5%
0%
90%
4%
Student Citizenship
U.S.
94% 94
Other Non-U.S. Citizenship
6% 6
Dual Citizenship
0% 0
Canada
0% 0
20 Average age of full-time students
92% Freshman retention rate
Graduation Rate
  • 4 Years
  • 6 Years
58% 58
81% 81

Alumni

Alumni Donors
Total Living Alumni 18,588
Alumni Donations
$142 Average Gift $7,884 Largest Gift
Most Prominent Alumni
  • Philip Rivers

    Quarterback, San Diego Chargers

  • Emerson Fullwood

    Retired Corporate VP

  • Ann Marie Pecht

    Sr Attorney, US Dept of Justice