Stats and Rankings
NC State is a leading public research university — and the world is taking notice. See where we excel.
A Hub For Innovation
We’re a leader in big data, biomedical engineering, materials science, food safety, translational medicine and more.
- $506 million in new sponsored research awards in FY25
- $1.6 billion in research proposals submitted in FY25
- 77 large-scale proposal submissions in FY25
- 6th in industry expenditures among public institutions without a medical school (HERD 23)
- 6th in all expenditures among public institutions without a medical school (HERD 23)
#1 in Active Commercialization Agreements
among public universities without a medical school
(AUTM FY 2024)
Fueling the Economy
We create economic, societal and intellectual prosperity. Across our state and nation, citizens see the results in research advances, innovative technologies and successful companies.
- 265+ startups and spinoffs based on NC State research
- More than $25 million invested in NC State startups by the Wolfpack Investor Network
- 2nd in technology transfer and commercialization among public universities without a medical school, according to a May 2022 Heartland Forward Report
- 70+ partners on our Centennial Campus
#3 in Total Commercialization Agreements Executed
among public universities without a medical school
(AUTM FY 2024)
Commercialization Is Key
We drive economic growth by bringing NC State’s best and brightest innovations to market. We work alongside inventors and industry leaders to accelerate leading-edge startups.
- More than 2500 patents issued
- More than 650 products to market
- More than 5000 invention disclosures
- 4th in startups launched among public universities without a medical school(AUTM 2024)
- 3rd in total licenses and options (AUTM 2024)
$717 Million
in fiscal year 2024 reported research expenditures