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• North Carolina State University is a public educational and research institute located in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is the largest university in North Carolina, with enrollment of over 31,000 students.Official Site: NC State University at a Glance The school's athletic teams are part of the Atlantic Coast Conference.

• Fast Facts

  1. Established: 1887
  2. Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
  3. Chancellor: James L. Oblinger
  4. Faculty: 2010Official Site: NC State University at a Glance
  5. Nickname: Wolfpack
  6. Acceptance rate: 52.9% USA Today: College Acceptance Rates: How Many Get In? (November 8, 2006)
  7. [http: //www.weatherunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=Raleigh%2CNC Current Weather]

• Noted Programs

  • Department of Animal Science
  • Department of Textiles Engineering, Chemistry & Science
  • Marine, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences
  • Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

• University History

  The school was founded in 1887 as the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. The first classes were held in 1889, for 72 students, in a single building. After many additions and name changes, the current school has more than 700 buildings on a 2,110-acre campus.

• Notable Alumni

  • James B. Hunt, former governor of North Carolina
  • John Edwards, U.S. Senator
  • Jill Wagner, actress
  • Bill Cowher, NFL on CBS sportscaster
  • Jerry Punch, ESPN announcer
  • Roman Gabriel, NFL player

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