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.
- $517 million in new sponsored research awards in FY24
- $2.5 billion in research proposals submitted in FY24
- 81 large-scale proposal submissions in FY24
- 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)
#2 in Active Licenses and Options
among public universities without a medical school
(AUTM FY 2021)
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.
- 250+ startups and spinoffs based on NC State research
- More than $1.7 billion in financing raised by NC State startups
- 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
#6 in Total Invention Disclosures
among public universities without a medical school
(AUTM FY 2021)
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
- 800+ commercialization agreements
- 46th in US Universities Granted US Utility Patents (NAI 2022)
- 60th in Worldwide Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents (NAI 2023)
$633+ Million
in fiscal year 2023 research expenditures