Student Life

GET TO KNOW RALEIGH

NC State University is located in the state capital of Raleigh. "Famous for its proximity to great universities and as an incubator for cutting-edge tech firms, Raleigh has so much green space it's described as a park with a city in it," according to Money Magazine, which this year ranked Raleigh 4th on its Best Big Cities list. Raleigh offers big city hustle and bustle intertwined with southern hospitality.

When people talk about Raleigh, you may hear them mention the “Triangle.” This term refers to the fact that on a map, the cities of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill form a triangle. Located within 20 miles of each other, each city has a unique ambiance. The Triangle offers something for everyone.

Population: 350,000
Median age: 31
Median home price: $259,000
Average Annual Temperature 71° high/ 50° low                

WHAT TO DO IN THE TRIANGLE

12 movie theaters              
1,800 restaurants            
59 bars                           
41 golf courses                
26 libraries  

OUT ON THE TOWN (Districts in Raleigh)

Cameron Village
Glenwood South
Downtown Raleigh
Warehouse District

THE ARTS

Museums:
       NC Museum of Art
       NC Museum of Natural Sciences
       NC Museum of History
       Marbles Kids Museum

Symphony, ballet and opera

SPORTS

ACC Teams (NC State, UNC, Duke)
Carolina Hurricanes (hockey)
Durham Bulls (AAA baseball)
Carolina Railhawks (USL First Division)       

SHOPPING

Malls (indoor and outdoor)
     Cary Towne Center
     Crabtree Valley Mall
     North Hills
     Streets at Southpoint (Durham)
     Triangle Town Center

State Farmer’s Market

NATURE

4,300 acres of parkland and almost 1,400 acres of water. The greenway system spans 41 miles providing walking, jogging and hiking trails that connect many of the city's 150 major parks.

TRAVEL

NC Coast – 2 hours
NC Mountains – 4 hours
Charleston, SC - 4 hours
Washington D.C. - 4.5 hours
Savannah, GA – 5 hours
Philadelphia, PA  - 7 hours