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.
- $383 million in new sponsored research awards
- $1.64 billion in research proposals submitted
- 83 large-scale proposal submissions
- 7th in industry expenditures among public institutions without a medical school
- 6th in all expenditures among public institutions without a medical school
#5 in Licenses and Options Executed
among public universities without a medical school
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.
- 190+ startups and spinoffs based on NC State research
- More than $1.7 billion in financing raised by NC State startups
- 2nd in startups launched among public universities without a medical school
- 70+ partners on our Centennial Campus
#5 in Invention Disclosures
among public universities without a medical school
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 1,500 patents issued
- More than 600 products to market
- 75% increase in startups launched over five years
- 800+ commercialization agreements
$547 Million
in reported FY21 research expenditures