With more than 34,000 students and 7,000 faculty and staff, North Carolina State University is a comprehensive university known for its leadership in education and research, and globally recognized for its science, technology, engineering and mathematics leadership.
NC State students, faculty and staff are focused. As one of the leading land-grant institutions in the nation, NC State is committed to playing an active and vital role in improving the quality of life for the citizens of North Carolina, the nation and the world.
East Carolina University fulfills its public mission by expanding opportunity, advancing health and well-being, driving innovation, and strengthening communities across North Carolina and beyond. ECU students are empowered to lead meaningful careers and lives of purpose thanks to rigorous academics, impactful research, and hands-on learning. A Carnegie R1 research university, ECU remains committed to discovery, collaboration, and a focus on the future.