NC State was founded with a purpose: to create economic, societal, and intellectual prosperity for the people of North Carolina and the country. Today it is a preeminent research enterprise that excels in science, technology, engineering, math, design, the humanities, social sciences, textiles, and veterinary medicine. Our nearly 37,000 high-performing students apply what they learn in the real world by conducting research, working in internships and coops, and performing acts of world-changing service. That experiential education ensures they leave ready to lead the workforce, confident in the knowledge that NC State consistently rates as one of the best values in higher education.