| Institution: | North Carolina State University |
| Raleigh, NC |
Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, NC State is the largest university in the state, with more than 38,000 students and 10,000 faculty and staff. National rankings consistently rate Raleigh among the best places in the United States to live and work, with a highly educated workforce, moderate weather, reasonable cost of living, and a welcoming environment. NC State is one of three major research universities anchoring the Research Triangle, with Duke University in Durham, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Raleigh boasts over 250 miles of greenway, a vibrant arts community, and a central location to beaches and mountains within a two-hour drive.