Is North Carolina State University at Raleigh a Catholic college?

No. North Carolina State University at Raleigh is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Catholic Campus Ministry at NC State.

Where is Mass celebrated at North Carolina State University at Raleigh?

Mass is listed at Talley Student Union, room 4101 (on campus), Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral, 715 Nazareth Street, and Talley Student Union (room varies). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Is North Carolina State University at Raleigh Compass Recommended?

Yes. North Carolina State University at Raleigh meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

College · Catholic life on campus

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

LocationRaleigh, NC
Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 37,323 students

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Catholic Life Score

Catholic life 75%Academics 25%

ACatholic life
92 of 100

AAcademics
90 of 100

Verified Oct. 8, 2026 · How the score works

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North Carolina State University at Raleigh is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Catholic Campus Ministry (CCM) at NC State, listed by the Diocese of Raleigh, is served by two Legionaries of Christ priests, Fr. Joshua West, L.C. (chaplain) and Fr. Daniel Rolczynski, L.C. (assistant chaplain), and a lay campus minister; since 2025 its home is the Doggett Center at 1410 Hillsborough Street, less than a mile from campus. During the semester it lists Sunday Mass in Talley Student Union and at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral, weekday Mass on four days with confession and adoration before each, and weekly Bible studies, women's and men's groups, Wolfpack Worship Night, service Saturdays, and OCIA.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 5

Sunday10:30 AMTalley Student Union, room 4101 (on campus) · Fall and spring semesters; in summer at the Doggett Center.
Sunday7:00 PMHoly Name of Jesus Cathedral, 715 Nazareth Street · Celebrated by NC State Catholic Campus Ministry; year-round.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday12:45 PMTalley Student Union (room varies) · Fall and spring semesters.
Thursday, Friday5:30 PMDoggett Center, 1410 Hillsborough St · Fall and spring semesters.
Wednesday5:45 PMDoggett Center, 1410 Hillsborough St · Wolfpack Worship Night, fall and spring semesters; followed by dinner.

Confession 5

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday12:15 PMTalley Student Union (room varies) · Before the 12:45 PM Mass; fall and spring semesters.
Thursday, Friday5:00 PMDoggett Center, 1410 Hillsborough St · Before the 5:30 PM Mass; fall and spring semesters.
Wednesday5:00 PMDoggett Center, 1410 Hillsborough St · Wolfpack Worship Night, fall and spring semesters.
Saturday3:00 PM–5:00 PMHoly Name of Jesus Cathedral, 715 Nazareth Street
Sunday6:00 PM–7:00 PMHoly Name of Jesus Cathedral, 715 Nazareth Street · Before the 7:00 PM CCM Mass.

Adoration 4

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday12:15 PM–12:45 PMTalley Student Union (room varies) · Before the 12:45 PM Mass; fall and spring semesters.
Thursday, Friday5:00 PM–5:30 PMDoggett Center, 1410 Hillsborough St · Before the 5:30 PM Mass; fall and spring semesters.
Wednesday5:00 PM–5:45 PMDoggett Center, 1410 Hillsborough St · Wolfpack Worship Night, fall and spring semesters.
Thursday1:30 PM–4:00 PMTalley Student Union Interfaith Room · Fall and spring semesters.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 8, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)

Catholic Campus Ministry at NC Statecatholicpack.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Sunday 10:30am Mass @ Talley 4101 7:00pm Mass @ Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral Daily Mass 12:45pm Mass Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri @ Talley Student Union - Room Varies (Adoration and Confession @ 12:15pm) 5:30pm Mass Thursday & Friday @ 1410 Hillsborough St (Adoration & Confession begins @ 5pm)”
CCM lists Sunday Mass at 10:30 AM in Talley 4101 and 7 PM at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral; weekday Mass at 12:45 PM Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday in Talley Student Union with adoration and confession at 12:15 PM; and 5:30 PM Mass Thursday and Friday at 1410 Hillsborough St with adoration and confession from 5 PM.
“Sunday 10:30am Mass @ Talley 4101 7:00pm Mass @ Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral Daily Mass 12:45pm Mass Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri @ Talley Student Union - Room Varies (Adoration and Confession @ 12:15pm) 5:30pm Mass Thursday & Friday @ 1410 Hillsborough St (Adoration & Confession begins @ 5pm)”
CCM lists Sunday Mass at 10:30 AM in Talley 4101 and 7 PM at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral; weekday Mass at 12:45 PM Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday in Talley Student Union with adoration and confession at 12:15 PM; and 5:30 PM Mass Thursday and Friday at 1410 Hillsborough St with adoration and confession from 5 PM.
“Sunday 10:30am Mass @ Talley 4101 7:00pm Mass @ Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral Daily Mass 12:45pm Mass Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri @ Talley Student Union - Room Varies (Adoration and Confession @ 12:15pm) 5:30pm Mass Thursday & Friday @ 1410 Hillsborough St (Adoration & Confession begins @ 5pm)”
CCM lists Sunday Mass at 10:30 AM in Talley 4101 and 7 PM at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral; weekday Mass at 12:45 PM Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday in Talley Student Union with adoration and confession at 12:15 PM; and 5:30 PM Mass Thursday and Friday at 1410 Hillsborough St with adoration and confession from 5 PM.
“Sunday 10:30am Mass @ Talley 4101 7:00pm Mass @ Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral Daily Mass 12:45pm Mass Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri @ Talley Student Union - Room Varies (Adoration and Confession @ 12:15pm) 5:30pm Mass Thursday & Friday @ 1410 Hillsborough St (Adoration & Confession begins @ 5pm)”
CCM lists Sunday Mass at 10:30 AM in Talley 4101 and 7 PM at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral; weekday Mass at 12:45 PM Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday in Talley Student Union with adoration and confession at 12:15 PM; and 5:30 PM Mass Thursday and Friday at 1410 Hillsborough St with adoration and confession from 5 PM.
“Sunday 10:30am Mass @ Talley 4101 7:00pm Mass @ Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral Daily Mass 12:45pm Mass Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri @ Talley Student Union - Room Varies (Adoration and Confession @ 12:15pm) 5:30pm Mass Thursday & Friday @ 1410 Hillsborough St (Adoration & Confession begins @ 5pm)”
CCM lists Sunday Mass at 10:30 AM in Talley 4101 and 7 PM at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral; weekday Mass at 12:45 PM Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday in Talley Student Union with adoration and confession at 12:15 PM; and 5:30 PM Mass Thursday and Friday at 1410 Hillsborough St with adoration and confession from 5 PM.
“Sunday 10:30am Mass @ Talley 4101 7:00pm Mass @ Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral Daily Mass 12:45pm Mass Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri @ Talley Student Union - Room Varies (Adoration and Confession @ 12:15pm) 5:30pm Mass Thursday & Friday @ 1410 Hillsborough St (Adoration & Confession begins @ 5pm)”
CCM lists Sunday Mass at 10:30 AM in Talley 4101 and 7 PM at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral; weekday Mass at 12:45 PM Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday in Talley Student Union with adoration and confession at 12:15 PM; and 5:30 PM Mass Thursday and Friday at 1410 Hillsborough St with adoration and confession from 5 PM.
“Wolfpack Worship Night (Wednesdays during Fall and Spring Semesters) 5:00pm Adoration and Confession 5:45pm Mass 6:30pm Dinner”
On Wednesdays during the fall and spring semesters, Wolfpack Worship Night has adoration and confession at 5 PM, Mass at 5:45 PM, and dinner at 6:30 PM.
“Confession at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral: Saturday 3:00-5:00pm Sunday 6:00-7:00pm adoration and confession Half hour before daily Masses Additional adoration from 1:30-4:00pm on Thursdays in the Talley Interfaith Room during Fall and Spring semesters”
Confession is offered at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral Saturday 3-5 PM and Sunday 6-7 PM; adoration and confession are a half hour before daily Masses; additional adoration is Thursdays 1:30-4 PM in the Talley Interfaith Room during fall and spring semesters.
“Confession at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral: Saturday 3:00-5:00pm Sunday 6:00-7:00pm adoration and confession Half hour before daily Masses Additional adoration from 1:30-4:00pm on Thursdays in the Talley Interfaith Room during Fall and Spring semesters”
Confession is offered at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral Saturday 3-5 PM and Sunday 6-7 PM; adoration and confession are a half hour before daily Masses; additional adoration is Thursdays 1:30-4 PM in the Talley Interfaith Room during fall and spring semesters.
“Sunday 10:30am Mass @ Talley 4101 7:00pm Mass @ Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral Daily Mass 12:45pm Mass Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri @ Talley Student Union - Room Varies (Adoration and Confession @ 12:15pm) 5:30pm Mass Thursday & Friday @ 1410 Hillsborough St (Adoration & Confession begins @ 5pm)”
CCM lists Sunday Mass at 10:30 AM in Talley 4101 and 7 PM at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral; weekday Mass at 12:45 PM Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday in Talley Student Union with adoration and confession at 12:15 PM; and 5:30 PM Mass Thursday and Friday at 1410 Hillsborough St with adoration and confession from 5 PM.
“Sunday 10:30am Mass @ Talley 4101 7:00pm Mass @ Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral Daily Mass 12:45pm Mass Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri @ Talley Student Union - Room Varies (Adoration and Confession @ 12:15pm) 5:30pm Mass Thursday & Friday @ 1410 Hillsborough St (Adoration & Confession begins @ 5pm)”
CCM lists Sunday Mass at 10:30 AM in Talley 4101 and 7 PM at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral; weekday Mass at 12:45 PM Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday in Talley Student Union with adoration and confession at 12:15 PM; and 5:30 PM Mass Thursday and Friday at 1410 Hillsborough St with adoration and confession from 5 PM.
“Confession at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral: Saturday 3:00-5:00pm Sunday 6:00-7:00pm adoration and confession Half hour before daily Masses Additional adoration from 1:30-4:00pm on Thursdays in the Talley Interfaith Room during Fall and Spring semesters”
Confession is offered at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral Saturday 3-5 PM and Sunday 6-7 PM; adoration and confession are a half hour before daily Masses; additional adoration is Thursdays 1:30-4 PM in the Talley Interfaith Room during fall and spring semesters.
Wolfpack Worship Night | Catholic Campus Ministry at NC Statecatholicpack.org/wolfpack-worship-night · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Wolfpack Worship Night is our weekly Wednesday night of Adoration, Mass, and Fellowship! It takes place at the Doggett Center. (Adoration 5:00-5:45, Mass 5:45-6:30, Dinner & Fellowship 6:30).”
Wolfpack Worship Night at the Doggett Center each Wednesday has adoration 5:00-5:45 PM, Mass 5:45-6:30 PM, then dinner and fellowship.
“Wolfpack Worship Night is our weekly Wednesday night of Adoration, Mass, and Fellowship! It takes place at the Doggett Center. (Adoration 5:00-5:45, Mass 5:45-6:30, Dinner & Fellowship 6:30).”
Wolfpack Worship Night at the Doggett Center each Wednesday has adoration 5:00-5:45 PM, Mass 5:45-6:30 PM, then dinner and fellowship.

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Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral — 0.6 mi · 715 Nazareth Street, Raleigh
Sacred Heart Cathedral — 1.8 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

Catholic life on campus

92 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes (The Diocese of Raleigh's campus ministry page lists North Carolina State University (linking to catholicpack.org), and its parish directory lists Catholic Campus Ministry at NC State University with its own clergy and schedule.)
Sources (4)
1. Campus Ministry | Diocese of Raleighdioceseofraleigh.org/young-adults/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Campus Ministries in the Diocese of Raleigh: Duke University East Carolina University Elon University North Carolina State University | NCSU CCM on Facebook”
  The Diocese of Raleigh lists a Catholic campus ministry at North Carolina State University.
2. Catholic Campus Ministry at NCSU-Raleigh | Diocese of Raleighdioceseofraleigh.org/parish/catholic-campus-ministry-ncsu-raleigh · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Catholic Campus Ministry at NC State University Clergy Chaplain Reverend Joshua West, L.C. Assistant Chaplain Reverend Daniel Rolczynski, L.C.”
  The diocese lists Rev. Joshua West, L.C., as chaplain and Rev. Daniel Rolczynski, L.C., as assistant chaplain of Catholic Campus Ministry at NC State.
3. Find a Parish | Diocese of Raleighdioceseofraleigh.org/find-a-parish · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Raleigh | Catholic Campus Ministry at NC State University | 925-548-2680 | Wake | Raleigh”
  The Diocese of Raleigh's parish directory lists Catholic Campus Ministry at NC State University in Raleigh.
4. Catholic Campus Ministry at NC Statecatholicpack.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  ““We are a welcoming community striving to live a sacramental life in Christ, grow in love, and share the joy of the Gospel with others.””
  CCM at NC State's mission statement describes a community living a sacramental life in Christ.
Yes:
Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (CCM bought the Doggett Center, a 1920 house at 1410 Hillsborough Street less than a mile from campus, in February 2025; the bishop blessed it in September 2025. It has worship space, a fellowship area, kitchen, study areas, and staff offices, and hosts Wednesday-Friday evening Masses. Weekday noon Masses and Sunday morning Mass are held in Talley Student Union on campus.)
Sources (2)
1. Doggett Center | Catholic Campus Ministry at NC Statecatholicpack.org/doggett-center · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “in February 2025, the NC State Catholic Campus Ministry purchased a beautiful 4,446 square foot historic home at 1410 Hillsborough Street as our new Doggett Center!”
  In February 2025 CCM bought a 4,446-square-foot house at 1410 Hillsborough Street as its Doggett Center.
  “This beautiful, stately home was built in 1920 and is less than a mile from campus.”
  The Doggett Center is less than a mile from campus.
2. A place to call home at NCSU | Diocese of Raleighdioceseofraleigh.org/news/place-call-home-ncsu · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The inside of the home features worship space, a fellowship area, kitchen (there’s always coffee!), study areas and office space for staff.”
  The Doggett Center has worship space, a fellowship area, kitchen, study areas, and staff offices.
  “For many students, it’s a place for Mass, meetings and ministry events, but it’s also a place to rest, exhale and relax”
  Students use the Doggett Center for Mass, meetings, ministry events, and relaxation.
Yes:
Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (The Diocese of Raleigh lists Rev. Joshua West, L.C., as chaplain and Rev. Daniel Rolczynski, L.C., as assistant chaplain of Catholic Campus Ministry at NC State. CCM's site lists Fr. West as pastor and Fr. Rolczynski as chaplain.)
Sources (4)
1. Catholic Campus Ministry at NCSU-Raleigh | Diocese of Raleighdioceseofraleigh.org/parish/catholic-campus-ministry-ncsu-raleigh · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Catholic Campus Ministry at NC State University Clergy Chaplain Reverend Joshua West, L.C. Assistant Chaplain Reverend Daniel Rolczynski, L.C.”
  The diocese lists Rev. Joshua West, L.C., as chaplain and Rev. Daniel Rolczynski, L.C., as assistant chaplain of Catholic Campus Ministry at NC State.
2. Meet the Staff | Catholic Campus Ministry at NC Statecatholicpack.org/meet-the-staff-3 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Campus Minister, Alex Goulet Contact: campus.minister@ncsuccm.org | (925) 548-2680 Pastor, Father Joshua West, LC Contact: fr.joshua.west@raldioc.org | (708) 846-1500 Chaplain, Father Daniel Rolczynski, LC Contact: fr.daniel.rolczynski@raldioc.org | (919) 396-0225”
  CCM lists Alex Goulet (campus minister), Fr. Joshua West, LC (pastor), and Fr. Daniel Rolczynski, LC (chaplain) with emails and phone numbers.
3. Chats With Father | Catholic Campus Ministry at NC Statecatholicpack.org/spiritual-direction · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Our Chaplains, Fr. Joshua and Fr. Daniel are available to chat! This could be for spiritual direction, confession, or any other one on one conversational needs.”
  Both chaplains are available for spiritual direction, confession, and one-on-one conversations.
4. A place to call home at NCSU | Diocese of Raleighdioceseofraleigh.org/news/place-call-home-ncsu · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Friends and members of Catholic Campus Ministry gathered at the home, which is called the Doggett Center and located on Hillsborough Street, for an outdoor event that included Mass with the bishop and priests who serve the community, including Father Joshua West, L.C. and Father Daniel Rolczynski, L.C.”
  Fathers Joshua West, L.C., and Daniel Rolczynski, L.C., serve the NC State Catholic community; the Doggett Center was blessed in September 2025.
Partly:
Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Four weekdays during the fall and spring semesters: 12:45 PM Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday in Talley Student Union; 5:30 PM Thursday and Friday and 5:45 PM Wednesday (Wolfpack Worship Night) at the Doggett Center. In summer, weekday Mass is Wednesday-Friday at 5:30 PM.)
Sources (2)
1. Catholic Campus Ministry at NC Statecatholicpack.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Sunday 10:30am Mass @ Talley 4101 7:00pm Mass @ Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral Daily Mass 12:45pm Mass Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri @ Talley Student Union - Room Varies (Adoration and Confession @ 12:15pm) 5:30pm Mass Thursday & Friday @ 1410 Hillsborough St (Adoration & Confession begins @ 5pm)”
  CCM lists Sunday Mass at 10:30 AM in Talley 4101 and 7 PM at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral; weekday Mass at 12:45 PM Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday in Talley Student Union with adoration and confession at 12:15 PM; and 5:30 PM Mass Thursday and Friday at 1410 Hillsborough St with adoration and confession from 5 PM.
  “Wolfpack Worship Night (Wednesdays during Fall and Spring Semesters) 5:00pm Adoration and Confession 5:45pm Mass 6:30pm Dinner”
  On Wednesdays during the fall and spring semesters, Wolfpack Worship Night has adoration and confession at 5 PM, Mass at 5:45 PM, and dinner at 6:30 PM.
2. Wolfpack Worship Night | Catholic Campus Ministry at NC Statecatholicpack.org/wolfpack-worship-night · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Wolfpack Worship Night is our weekly Wednesday night of Adoration, Mass, and Fellowship! It takes place at the Doggett Center. (Adoration 5:00-5:45, Mass 5:45-6:30, Dinner & Fellowship 6:30).”
  Wolfpack Worship Night at the Doggett Center each Wednesday has adoration 5:00-5:45 PM, Mass 5:45-6:30 PM, then dinner and fellowship.
Yes:
Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Sunday 10:30 AM in Talley Student Union (room 4101; at the Doggett Center in summer) and Sunday 7:00 PM at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral, a Mass the cathedral says is celebrated by NCSU CCM.)
Sources (3)
1. Catholic Campus Ministry at NCSU-Raleigh | Diocese of Raleighdioceseofraleigh.org/parish/catholic-campus-ministry-ncsu-raleigh · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Sunday 10:30 AM - English - Fall/Spring semesters: Talley Student Center on campus; Summer: Doggett Center on Hillsborough St. 7:00 PM - English - at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral”
  Sunday Mass is at 10:30 AM in Talley Student Center on campus (Doggett Center in summer) and 7:00 PM at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral.
2. Catholic Campus Ministry at NC Statecatholicpack.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Sunday 10:30am Mass @ Talley 4101 7:00pm Mass @ Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral Daily Mass 12:45pm Mass Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri @ Talley Student Union - Room Varies (Adoration and Confession @ 12:15pm) 5:30pm Mass Thursday & Friday @ 1410 Hillsborough St (Adoration & Confession begins @ 5pm)”
  CCM lists Sunday Mass at 10:30 AM in Talley 4101 and 7 PM at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral; weekday Mass at 12:45 PM Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday in Talley Student Union with adoration and confession at 12:15 PM; and 5:30 PM Mass Thursday and Friday at 1410 Hillsborough St with adoration and confession from 5 PM.
3. Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral | Mass Times | Worshipraleighcathedral.org/masstimes · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Note that there is also a weekly 7:00 PM Mass on Sunday celebrated by NCSU CCM and a monthly Latin Mass on First Sundays at 4:30 PM.”
  Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral states that the weekly Sunday 7:00 PM Mass there is celebrated by NCSU Catholic Campus Ministry.
Yes:
Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Confession a half hour before each weekday Mass (12:15 PM Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday in Talley; 5:00 PM Wednesday-Friday at the Doggett Center), plus Saturday 3-5 PM and Sunday 6-7 PM at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral, and by appointment with the chaplains.)
Sources (1)
1. Catholic Campus Ministry at NC Statecatholicpack.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Sunday 10:30am Mass @ Talley 4101 7:00pm Mass @ Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral Daily Mass 12:45pm Mass Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri @ Talley Student Union - Room Varies (Adoration and Confession @ 12:15pm) 5:30pm Mass Thursday & Friday @ 1410 Hillsborough St (Adoration & Confession begins @ 5pm)”
  CCM lists Sunday Mass at 10:30 AM in Talley 4101 and 7 PM at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral; weekday Mass at 12:45 PM Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday in Talley Student Union with adoration and confession at 12:15 PM; and 5:30 PM Mass Thursday and Friday at 1410 Hillsborough St with adoration and confession from 5 PM.
  “Wolfpack Worship Night (Wednesdays during Fall and Spring Semesters) 5:00pm Adoration and Confession 5:45pm Mass 6:30pm Dinner”
  On Wednesdays during the fall and spring semesters, Wolfpack Worship Night has adoration and confession at 5 PM, Mass at 5:45 PM, and dinner at 6:30 PM.
  “Confession at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral: Saturday 3:00-5:00pm Sunday 6:00-7:00pm adoration and confession Half hour before daily Masses Additional adoration from 1:30-4:00pm on Thursdays in the Talley Interfaith Room during Fall and Spring semesters”
  Confession is offered at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral Saturday 3-5 PM and Sunday 6-7 PM; adoration and confession are a half hour before daily Masses; additional adoration is Thursdays 1:30-4 PM in the Talley Interfaith Room during fall and spring semesters.
Yes:
Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (Weekly men's and women's Bible studies, Fiat (women's ministry, Fridays 7 AM), and Esto Vir (men's ministry, Fridays 6:30 AM), with a student intern team.)
Sources (4)
1. Bible Studies | Catholic Campus Ministry at NC Statecatholicpack.org/biblestudies · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Bible Studies are groups of men or women that meet on a weekly basis to dive into the Word of the Lord and discuss how the Word is still active in our lives today.”
  CCM runs weekly men's and women's Bible study groups.
2. Fiat- Women's Ministry | Catholic Campus Ministry at NC Statecatholicpack.org/new-page-4 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Join us at our weekly meetings Friday mornings at 7am at the Doggett Center (1410 Hillsborough St). We will also have social events every couple weeks.”
  Fiat, CCM's women's ministry, meets Fridays at 7 AM at the Doggett Center and holds social events every couple of weeks.
3. Esto Vir- Men's Ministry | Catholic Campus Ministry at NC Statecatholicpack.org/new-page-2 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “ESTO VIR –Latin for Be a Man– is the Men’s Ministry of CCM.”
  Esto Vir is CCM's men's ministry.
  “We meet every Friday morning at 6:30 am for breakfast and edification.”
  Esto Vir meets Fridays at 6:30 AM for breakfast.
4. Student Intern Team | Catholic Campus Ministry at NC Statecatholicpack.org/leadershipteam · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The CCM Student Intern Team does all the behind-the-scenes heavy lifting for our ministry: planning fun social events and service opportunities for students, organizing room reservations, running the social media, helping oversee liturgies and train ministers, running our men’s and women’s groups and assisting our staff with anything they can!”
  A CCM student intern team plans social and service events, helps with liturgies, and runs the men's and women's groups.
Yes:
Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Weekly Bible studies, OCIA, service Saturdays, retreats and mission trips, and spiritual direction with the chaplains.)
Sources (5)
1. Bible Studies | Catholic Campus Ministry at NC Statecatholicpack.org/biblestudies · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Bible Studies are groups of men or women that meet on a weekly basis to dive into the Word of the Lord and discuss how the Word is still active in our lives today.”
  CCM runs weekly men's and women's Bible study groups.
2. Service Events | Catholic Campus Ministry at NC Statecatholicpack.org/service-opportunities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Service Saturdays! On many Saturdays throughout the semester, CCM offers service opportunities for students to volunteer in our community. These opportunities vary from things like building houses with Habitat for Humanity to hosting an afternoon of boardgames at a Senior Living Facility.”
  CCM offers service opportunities on many Saturdays, such as Habitat for Humanity builds and visits to a senior living facility.
3. Retreats/Mission Trips | Catholic Campus Ministry at NC Statecatholicpack.org/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Retreats/Mission TripS Contact our Campus Minister, Alex Goulet, (asst.director@ncsuccm.org) if you have any questions.”
  CCM offers retreats and mission trips, coordinated by the campus minister.
4. Becoming Catholic - OCIA | Catholic Campus Ministry at NC Statecatholicpack.org/becoming-catholic · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Interested in becoming Catholic? Trying to learn about the Catholic faith? Start attending OCIA at NC State by filling out the form below or by checking our calendar for when OCIA classes begin in the fall.”
  CCM offers OCIA classes at NC State beginning in the fall.
5. Chats With Father | Catholic Campus Ministry at NC Statecatholicpack.org/spiritual-direction · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Our Chaplains, Fr. Joshua and Fr. Daniel are available to chat! This could be for spiritual direction, confession, or any other one on one conversational needs.”
  Both chaplains are available for spiritual direction, confession, and one-on-one conversations.
Yes:
Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration20 to 29 times a week (26 weekly times documented: 9 Mass, 9 confession, 8 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

Two priests of the Legionaries of Christ serve as chaplain and assistant chaplain, with a lay campus minister and a development director.
Sources (3)
1. Catholic Campus Ministry at NCSU-Raleigh | Diocese of Raleighdioceseofraleigh.org/parish/catholic-campus-ministry-ncsu-raleigh · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Catholic Campus Ministry at NC State University Clergy Chaplain Reverend Joshua West, L.C. Assistant Chaplain Reverend Daniel Rolczynski, L.C.”
  The diocese lists Rev. Joshua West, L.C., as chaplain and Rev. Daniel Rolczynski, L.C., as assistant chaplain of Catholic Campus Ministry at NC State.
2. Meet the Staff | Catholic Campus Ministry at NC Statecatholicpack.org/meet-the-staff-3 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Campus Minister, Alex Goulet Contact: campus.minister@ncsuccm.org | (925) 548-2680 Pastor, Father Joshua West, LC Contact: fr.joshua.west@raldioc.org | (708) 846-1500 Chaplain, Father Daniel Rolczynski, LC Contact: fr.daniel.rolczynski@raldioc.org | (919) 396-0225”
  CCM lists Alex Goulet (campus minister), Fr. Joshua West, LC (pastor), and Fr. Daniel Rolczynski, LC (chaplain) with emails and phone numbers.
3. A place to call home at NCSU | Diocese of Raleighdioceseofraleigh.org/news/place-call-home-ncsu · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Friends and members of Catholic Campus Ministry gathered at the home, which is called the Doggett Center and located on Hillsborough Street, for an outdoor event that included Mass with the bishop and priests who serve the community, including Father Joshua West, L.C. and Father Daniel Rolczynski, L.C.”
  Fathers Joshua West, L.C., and Daniel Rolczynski, L.C., serve the NC State Catholic community; the Doggett Center was blessed in September 2025.
During the semester, Mass is celebrated twice on Sunday and on four weekdays, with confession and adoration a half hour before each weekday Mass and added adoration on Thursday afternoons.
Sources (1)
1. Catholic Campus Ministry at NC Statecatholicpack.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Sunday 10:30am Mass @ Talley 4101 7:00pm Mass @ Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral Daily Mass 12:45pm Mass Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri @ Talley Student Union - Room Varies (Adoration and Confession @ 12:15pm) 5:30pm Mass Thursday & Friday @ 1410 Hillsborough St (Adoration & Confession begins @ 5pm)”
  CCM lists Sunday Mass at 10:30 AM in Talley 4101 and 7 PM at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral; weekday Mass at 12:45 PM Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday in Talley Student Union with adoration and confession at 12:15 PM; and 5:30 PM Mass Thursday and Friday at 1410 Hillsborough St with adoration and confession from 5 PM.
  “Wolfpack Worship Night (Wednesdays during Fall and Spring Semesters) 5:00pm Adoration and Confession 5:45pm Mass 6:30pm Dinner”
  On Wednesdays during the fall and spring semesters, Wolfpack Worship Night has adoration and confession at 5 PM, Mass at 5:45 PM, and dinner at 6:30 PM.
  “Confession at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral: Saturday 3:00-5:00pm Sunday 6:00-7:00pm adoration and confession Half hour before daily Masses Additional adoration from 1:30-4:00pm on Thursdays in the Talley Interfaith Room during Fall and Spring semesters”
  Confession is offered at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral Saturday 3-5 PM and Sunday 6-7 PM; adoration and confession are a half hour before daily Masses; additional adoration is Thursdays 1:30-4 PM in the Talley Interfaith Room during fall and spring semesters.
Since 2025 the ministry has its own house, the Doggett Center, less than a mile from campus, with worship space, a kitchen, study areas, and staff offices.
Sources (2)
1. Doggett Center | Catholic Campus Ministry at NC Statecatholicpack.org/doggett-center · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “in February 2025, the NC State Catholic Campus Ministry purchased a beautiful 4,446 square foot historic home at 1410 Hillsborough Street as our new Doggett Center!”
  In February 2025 CCM bought a 4,446-square-foot house at 1410 Hillsborough Street as its Doggett Center.
  “This beautiful, stately home was built in 1920 and is less than a mile from campus.”
  The Doggett Center is less than a mile from campus.
2. A place to call home at NCSU | Diocese of Raleighdioceseofraleigh.org/news/place-call-home-ncsu · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The inside of the home features worship space, a fellowship area, kitchen (there’s always coffee!), study areas and office space for staff.”
  The Doggett Center has worship space, a fellowship area, kitchen, study areas, and staff offices.
Weekly Bible studies, women's and men's groups, a Wednesday worship night with dinner, Saturday service projects, and OCIA are offered.
Sources (6)
1. Wolfpack Worship Night | Catholic Campus Ministry at NC Statecatholicpack.org/wolfpack-worship-night · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Wolfpack Worship Night is our weekly Wednesday night of Adoration, Mass, and Fellowship! It takes place at the Doggett Center. (Adoration 5:00-5:45, Mass 5:45-6:30, Dinner & Fellowship 6:30).”
  Wolfpack Worship Night at the Doggett Center each Wednesday has adoration 5:00-5:45 PM, Mass 5:45-6:30 PM, then dinner and fellowship.
2. Bible Studies | Catholic Campus Ministry at NC Statecatholicpack.org/biblestudies · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Bible Studies are groups of men or women that meet on a weekly basis to dive into the Word of the Lord and discuss how the Word is still active in our lives today.”
  CCM runs weekly men's and women's Bible study groups.
3. Fiat- Women's Ministry | Catholic Campus Ministry at NC Statecatholicpack.org/new-page-4 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Join us at our weekly meetings Friday mornings at 7am at the Doggett Center (1410 Hillsborough St). We will also have social events every couple weeks.”
  Fiat, CCM's women's ministry, meets Fridays at 7 AM at the Doggett Center and holds social events every couple of weeks.
4. Esto Vir- Men's Ministry | Catholic Campus Ministry at NC Statecatholicpack.org/new-page-2 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “We meet every Friday morning at 6:30 am for breakfast and edification.”
  Esto Vir meets Fridays at 6:30 AM for breakfast.
5. Service Events | Catholic Campus Ministry at NC Statecatholicpack.org/service-opportunities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Service Saturdays! On many Saturdays throughout the semester, CCM offers service opportunities for students to volunteer in our community. These opportunities vary from things like building houses with Habitat for Humanity to hosting an afternoon of boardgames at a Senior Living Facility.”
  CCM offers service opportunities on many Saturdays, such as Habitat for Humanity builds and visits to a senior living facility.
6. Becoming Catholic - OCIA | Catholic Campus Ministry at NC Statecatholicpack.org/becoming-catholic · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Interested in becoming Catholic? Trying to learn about the Catholic faith? Start attending OCIA at NC State by filling out the form below or by checking our calendar for when OCIA classes begin in the fall.”
  CCM offers OCIA classes at NC State beginning in the fall.

Concerns

Weekday Mass is offered four days a week (none on Tuesday), and in summer weekday Mass drops to Wednesday through Friday evenings.
Sources (2)
1. Catholic Campus Ministry at NC Statecatholicpack.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Sunday 10:30am Mass @ Talley 4101 7:00pm Mass @ Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral Daily Mass 12:45pm Mass Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri @ Talley Student Union - Room Varies (Adoration and Confession @ 12:15pm) 5:30pm Mass Thursday & Friday @ 1410 Hillsborough St (Adoration & Confession begins @ 5pm)”
  CCM lists Sunday Mass at 10:30 AM in Talley 4101 and 7 PM at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral; weekday Mass at 12:45 PM Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday in Talley Student Union with adoration and confession at 12:15 PM; and 5:30 PM Mass Thursday and Friday at 1410 Hillsborough St with adoration and confession from 5 PM.
2. Catholic Campus Ministry at NCSU-Raleigh | Diocese of Raleighdioceseofraleigh.org/parish/catholic-campus-ministry-ncsu-raleigh · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The schedules below apply to the fall and spring semesters. During the summer, the Sunday Masses stay the same, and during the week there is adoration at 5 p.m. and Mass at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday-Friday.”
  The listed schedule applies to fall and spring semesters; in summer, Sunday Masses stay the same and weekday adoration and Mass are Wednesday-Friday at 5 and 5:30 PM.
The Sunday evening Mass and the weekend confession times are at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral on Nazareth Street, off campus.
Sources (2)
1. Catholic Campus Ministry at NC Statecatholicpack.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Sunday 10:30am Mass @ Talley 4101 7:00pm Mass @ Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral Daily Mass 12:45pm Mass Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri @ Talley Student Union - Room Varies (Adoration and Confession @ 12:15pm) 5:30pm Mass Thursday & Friday @ 1410 Hillsborough St (Adoration & Confession begins @ 5pm)”
  CCM lists Sunday Mass at 10:30 AM in Talley 4101 and 7 PM at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral; weekday Mass at 12:45 PM Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday in Talley Student Union with adoration and confession at 12:15 PM; and 5:30 PM Mass Thursday and Friday at 1410 Hillsborough St with adoration and confession from 5 PM.
  “Confession at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral: Saturday 3:00-5:00pm Sunday 6:00-7:00pm adoration and confession Half hour before daily Masses Additional adoration from 1:30-4:00pm on Thursdays in the Talley Interfaith Room during Fall and Spring semesters”
  Confession is offered at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral Saturday 3-5 PM and Sunday 6-7 PM; adoration and confession are a half hour before daily Masses; additional adoration is Thursdays 1:30-4 PM in the Talley Interfaith Room during fall and spring semesters.
2. Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral | Mass Times | Worshipraleighcathedral.org/masstimes · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Cathedral is located at 715 Nazareth Street in Raleigh.”
  Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral is at 715 Nazareth Street, Raleigh.

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The Catholic center

Doggett Center, Catholic Campus Ministry at NC State

Address: 1410 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, NC 27605
Location: Off campus
Distance from campus: 1.0 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
Facilities: worship space, fellowship area, kitchen, study areas, staff offices

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Source: dioceseofraleigh.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, catholicpack.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, catholicpack.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, dioceseofraleigh.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

11 groups and regular activities · 6 on campus, 4 off campus, 1 location not published

Clubs and groups 3

Fiat (women's ministry)Off campus
Fridays 7:00 AM
Women's ministry meeting weekly at the Doggett Center, with social events every couple of weeks.
catholicpack.org
CCM Student Intern TeamOn campus
Student interns who plan social and service events, help with liturgies and training ministers, run social media, and lead the men's and women's groups.
catholicpack.org
Esto Vir (men's ministry)
Fridays 6:30 AM
Men's ministry meeting weekly for breakfast and formation (location not stated on its page).
catholicpack.org, catholicpack.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

Wolfpack Worship NightOff campus
Wednesdays 5:00 PM (fall and spring semesters)
Weekly evening of adoration, Mass, and a home-cooked dinner with fellowship at the Doggett Center.
catholicpack.org, catholicpack.org

Retreats 1

Retreats and mission tripsOff campus
Retreats and mission trips coordinated by the campus minister.
catholicpack.org

Service 1

Service SaturdaysOff campus
Many Saturdays during the semester
Volunteer opportunities such as Habitat for Humanity builds and board-game afternoons at a senior living facility.
catholicpack.org

Faith formation 3

Bible studiesOn campus
Weekly
Men's and women's groups that meet weekly to study Scripture; sign-up through CCM (meeting place not stated).
catholicpack.org
OCIAOn campus
Classes begin in the fall
Order of Christian Initiation of Adults for students who wish to become Catholic or learn about the faith (meeting place not stated).
catholicpack.org
Chats with FatherOn campus
Spiritual direction, confession, and one-on-one conversations with the two chaplains by email, text, or phone.
catholicpack.org

Social life 2

Social eventsOn campus
Semi-formals, water-balloon capture the flag, study sessions, and pick-up games, announced in the newsletter and on social media.
catholicpack.org
Catholic MomsOn campus
Wednesdays 11 AM-noon (academic year)
Volunteer group of women who staff a table in Talley Student Union with treats and prayer requests and host social gatherings for students.
catholicpack.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (8)

Campus Ministry | Diocese of Raleighdioceseofraleigh.org/young-adults/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Campus Ministries in the Diocese of Raleigh: Duke University East Carolina University Elon University North Carolina State University | NCSU CCM on Facebook”
The Diocese of Raleigh lists a Catholic campus ministry at North Carolina State University.
Catholic Campus Ministry at NCSU-Raleigh | Diocese of Raleighdioceseofraleigh.org/parish/catholic-campus-ministry-ncsu-raleigh · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Catholic Campus Ministry at NC State University Clergy Chaplain Reverend Joshua West, L.C. Assistant Chaplain Reverend Daniel Rolczynski, L.C.”
The diocese lists Rev. Joshua West, L.C., as chaplain and Rev. Daniel Rolczynski, L.C., as assistant chaplain of Catholic Campus Ministry at NC State.
“Catholic Campus Ministry at NC State University Clergy Chaplain Reverend Joshua West, L.C. Assistant Chaplain Reverend Daniel Rolczynski, L.C.”
The diocese lists Rev. Joshua West, L.C., as chaplain and Rev. Daniel Rolczynski, L.C., as assistant chaplain of Catholic Campus Ministry at NC State.
“Physical Address 1410 Hillsborough St Raleigh, NC 27605 Mailing Address 1410 Hillsborough St Raleigh, NC 27605 Phone 925-548-2680”
Catholic Campus Ministry at NC State is at 1410 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27605; phone 925-548-2680.
Catholic Campus Ministry at NC Statecatholicpack.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Sunday 10:30am Mass @ Talley 4101 7:00pm Mass @ Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral Daily Mass 12:45pm Mass Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri @ Talley Student Union - Room Varies (Adoration and Confession @ 12:15pm) 5:30pm Mass Thursday & Friday @ 1410 Hillsborough St (Adoration & Confession begins @ 5pm)”
CCM lists Sunday Mass at 10:30 AM in Talley 4101 and 7 PM at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral; weekday Mass at 12:45 PM Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday in Talley Student Union with adoration and confession at 12:15 PM; and 5:30 PM Mass Thursday and Friday at 1410 Hillsborough St with adoration and confession from 5 PM.
Find a Parish | Diocese of Raleighdioceseofraleigh.org/find-a-parish · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Raleigh | Catholic Campus Ministry at NC State University | 925-548-2680 | Wake | Raleigh”
The Diocese of Raleigh's parish directory lists Catholic Campus Ministry at NC State University in Raleigh.
Meet the Staff | Catholic Campus Ministry at NC Statecatholicpack.org/meet-the-staff-3 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Campus Minister, Alex Goulet Contact: campus.minister@ncsuccm.org | (925) 548-2680 Pastor, Father Joshua West, LC Contact: fr.joshua.west@raldioc.org | (708) 846-1500 Chaplain, Father Daniel Rolczynski, LC Contact: fr.daniel.rolczynski@raldioc.org | (919) 396-0225”
CCM lists Alex Goulet (campus minister), Fr. Joshua West, LC (pastor), and Fr. Daniel Rolczynski, LC (chaplain) with emails and phone numbers.
Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral | Mass Times | Worshipraleighcathedral.org/masstimes · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Note that there is also a weekly 7:00 PM Mass on Sunday celebrated by NCSU CCM and a monthly Latin Mass on First Sundays at 4:30 PM.”
Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral states that the weekly Sunday 7:00 PM Mass there is celebrated by NCSU Catholic Campus Ministry.
“The Cathedral is located at 715 Nazareth Street in Raleigh.”
Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral is at 715 Nazareth Street, Raleigh.
Doggett Center | Catholic Campus Ministry at NC Statecatholicpack.org/doggett-center · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“in February 2025, the NC State Catholic Campus Ministry purchased a beautiful 4,446 square foot historic home at 1410 Hillsborough Street as our new Doggett Center!”
In February 2025 CCM bought a 4,446-square-foot house at 1410 Hillsborough Street as its Doggett Center.
“This beautiful, stately home was built in 1920 and is less than a mile from campus.”
The Doggett Center is less than a mile from campus.
A place to call home at NCSU | Diocese of Raleighdioceseofraleigh.org/news/place-call-home-ncsu · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“The inside of the home features worship space, a fellowship area, kitchen (there’s always coffee!), study areas and office space for staff.”
The Doggett Center has worship space, a fellowship area, kitchen, study areas, and staff offices.

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Academic Excellence

90 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score85%
First-year retention 20% of score94%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,376 · ACT 30
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score15 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$18,060

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Campus facts

Sports	NCAA Division I · Atlantic Coast Conference
Setting	City
ROTC	Army · Navy · Air Force
Study abroad	Offered
Students per faculty member	15 to 1

Federal data (IPEDS). None of this changes the faith grades.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	27,323
Total students	37,323
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$17,303
Cost of attendance (per year)	$26,425
Median federal debt at graduation	$20,121
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	85%
First-year retention	94%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$68,758
Admission rate	42%
Students receiving Pell grants	20%

Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 1300–1470ACT 28–32

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1376
SAT reading & writing	650–720
SAT math	650–750
ACT composite	28–32
Test policy	Considered but not required

Value index: 77 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Raleigh

The Most Reverend Luis Rafael Zarama, Bishop of Raleigh

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral

Source: dioceseofraleigh.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

IPEDS unit ID 199193
Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (very high research)
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Is North Carolina State University at Raleigh a Catholic college?: No. North Carolina State University at Raleigh is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Catholic Campus Ministry at NC State.
What is North Carolina State University at Raleigh’s Catholic Life Score?: 91 out of 100 (grade A). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at North Carolina State University at Raleigh?: Mass is listed at Talley Student Union, room 4101 (on campus), Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral, 715 Nazareth Street, and Talley Student Union (room varies). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is North Carolina State University at Raleigh Compass Recommended?: Yes. North Carolina State University at Raleigh meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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