{"id":971,"date":"2026-02-24T10:31:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T15:31:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/?page_id=971"},"modified":"2026-03-03T15:25:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T20:25:17","slug":"graduate-admissions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/future-students\/graduate-programs\/graduate-admissions\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduate Admissions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Last Updated:<\/strong>\u00a003\/03\/2026 | All information is accurate and still up-to-date<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We welcome applications from undergraduate majors in engineering. In addition, we encourage students with degrees in the behavioral, physical and mathematical sciences to apply. As a result, you can join our program from a range of academic backgrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To prepare for graduate study, you should have experience in several key areas. For example, you need a background in mathematics, including calculus and matrix or linear algebra. In addition, you should have experience in computer science. Most entry level graduate courses also require knowledge of statistics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experience in the physical, behavioral and management sciences such as economics, business or accounting is desirable. Therefore, coursework in these areas can strengthen your preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Graduate School at NC State manages the university-level application process. To be considered for admission to one of our master\u2019s or Ph.D. programs, follow the required university and department procedures carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the process?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"#process\">ISE Graduate Admissions Process<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When do I apply?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/admissions\/deadlines\/\">Admissions Deadlines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are the costs?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/studentservices.ncsu.edu\/finances\/estimated-cost-of-attendance\/graduate-student-estimated-cost-of-attendance\/\">Graduate Tuition and Fees<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncsu.edu\/grad\/financial-support\/\">Financial Aid<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Find a field of study<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/research\/\" id=\"565\">Areas of Specialization<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"process\">The ISE Graduate Admissions Process<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"is-text wp-block-ncst-accordion\" >\n    <div class=\"accordion isLinked\" id=\"ncst-accordion-z2jtjn\">\n          \n<details class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item\" name=\"z2jtjn\"  >\n      <summary class=\"accordion-item__header\">\n        <span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\">\n          <span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h6\">Prerequisites<\/h2>\n      <\/summary>\n      <p>\n        \n\n<p>To succeed in the program, you may need additional preparation if your background is outside industrial engineering. Therefore, we may recommend remedial coursework to strengthen your foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Undergraduate experience in statistics and operations research will be especially helpful. For example, courses similar to the following can prepare you for graduate study:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ST 371 Introduction to Probability and Distribution Theory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ST 372 Introduction to Statistical Inference and Regression<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ISE 361 Deterministic Models in Industrial Engineering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If this situation applies to you, contact the Director of Graduate Programs for guidance. In addition, reach out if you have questions about prerequisites. By clarifying expectations early, you can plan your coursework and begin the program with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n      <\/p>\n  <\/details>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item\" name=\"z2jtjn\"  >\n      <summary class=\"accordion-item__header\">\n        <span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\">\n          <span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h6\">Criteria for Admission <\/h2>\n      <\/summary>\n      <p>\n        \n\n<p><strong>GPA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in your previous academic programs. However, competitive applicants often exceed this minimum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GRE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although we do not set minimum GRE scores, admitted students typically earn strong results. For example, recent averages include a Verbal score of 153, a Quantitative score of 164 and an Analytical score of 3.6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use NC State Institution Code 5496 when sending GRE scores. In addition, use ISE Department Code 1301 or 1399. <strong>ISE PRO TIP<\/strong>: We do not offer GRE waivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For current TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo and other requirements, review <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/graduate\/graduate-handbook\/international-student-admissions\/\">NC State&#8217;s Admission of Non-U.S. Citizens<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Letters of Recommendation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must submit three letters of recommendation. In addition, some letters should come from former professors who can evaluate your academic preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a guide, a recent entering class of about 60 students reported the following averages: GPA 3.45, GRE Verbal 154, GRE Quantitative 160 and GRE Analytical 3.5. For international students, the average TOEFL score was 101.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ISE PRO TIP<\/strong>: ISE admission requirements are more rigorous than those of the Graduate School.<\/p>\n\n\n      <\/p>\n  <\/details>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item\" name=\"z2jtjn\"  >\n      <summary class=\"accordion-item__header\">\n        <span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\">\n          <span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h6\">Application Deadlines <\/h2>\n      <\/summary>\n      <p>\n        \n\n<p>US students:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fall: June 25<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spring: November 25<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summer 1: March 25<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summer 2: May 10<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>International students:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fall: March 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spring: July 15<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-5021874b-4772-4f5e-acf4-cc0046bc347a\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Summer 1: December 15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summer 2: December 15<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Priority for financial awards goes to students who apply before&nbsp;<strong>Jan. 15th<\/strong>&nbsp;(for Fall) and&nbsp;<strong>June 15th<\/strong>&nbsp;(for Spring).<\/p>\n\n\n      <\/p>\n  <\/details>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item\" name=\"z2jtjn\"  >\n      <summary class=\"accordion-item__header\">\n        <span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\">\n          <span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h6\">Application Procedures<\/h2>\n      <\/summary>\n      <p>\n        \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read through the&nbsp;<a href=\"catalog.ncsu.edu\/graduate\/\">NC State Graduate Catalog<\/a>&nbsp;for important Graduate School information such as:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/apply\">Graduate School Application and Admissions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/admissions\/deadlines\/\">Admissions Deadlines<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/students\/international-students\/\">Admitting International Students<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/graduate\/graduate-handbook\/international-student-admissions\/\">Immunization Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transcript Requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply online at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/apply\/\">NC State Graduate School Online Application<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please upload your Personal Statement with your application. Your statement should be no more than two pages, and there is no word limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In your statement of purpose, highlight your qualifications and academic preparation. In addition, explain why you want to pursue a graduate degree in ISE. Then, describe your reasons for applying to NC State. By addressing these points clearly, you can present a focused and compelling application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you upload your documents, you do not need to mail or email duplicate copies to the ISE Department. Therefore, submit all materials through the online system only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need to update your documents after submitting your application, email <a>graduate_applications@ncsu.edu<\/a>. The Graduate School will assist you with making the necessary changes.<\/p>\n\n\n      <\/p>\n  <\/details>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item\" name=\"z2jtjn\"  >\n      <summary class=\"accordion-item__header\">\n        <span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\">\n          <span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h6\">Admissions Checklist<\/h2>\n      <\/summary>\n      <p>\n        \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Statement of Purpose<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official transcript or transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended&nbsp;<em>(after admission is approved)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit residence form if claiming NC residence for tuition purposes (for U.S. citizens and Permanent Residents only)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit online references from at least three people who know the academic record and potential for graduate study of the prospective student<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit official GRE test scores from ETS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit official TOEFL test scores (International Students) from ETS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A non-refundable application fee ($85 U.S. dollars for U.S. citizens and permanent residents; $95 for internationals)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ISE PRO TIP:<\/strong>&nbsp;The application fee cannot be waived under any circumstances for foreign applicants.<\/p>\n\n\n      <\/p>\n  <\/details>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Got Questions?<\/strong>&nbsp;Please contact our <strong>Graduate Services Coordinator<\/strong> | &nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:ise-gradoffice@ncsu.edu\">ise-gradoffice@ncsu.edu<\/a>&nbsp; | &nbsp;919.515.6410.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I Afford It?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NC State is one of the most affordable universities in the U.S. with the numbers to back it up:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kiplinger.com\/tool\/college\/T014-S001-kiplinger-s-best-values-in-public-colleges\/\">#11 Best Value Public Colleges, Kiplinger\u2019s<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.forbes.com\/pictures\/gkjg45lg\/25-north-carolina-state\/\">#25 Best Value College, Forbes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com\/best-colleges\/rankings\/national-universities\/best-value\/page+2\">#50 Best Value National Universities, U.S. News<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>#32 Academic Ranking, Shanghai Ranking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We know that money is a big part of your planning, and we have some resources to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\">Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA\u00ae)<\/a><br>Completing the FAFSA application is the first step toward getting federal aid for&nbsp;undergraduate or graduate studies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studentservices.ncsu.edu\/finances\/scholarships-and-financial-aid\/apply-for-scholarships-and-financial-aid\/\">Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studentservices.ncsu.edu\/finances\/scholarships-and-financial-aid\/apply-for-scholarships-and-financial-aid\/\">Scholarships and Aid Targeted to Student Type<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engr.ncsu.edu\/academics\/undergrad\/scholarships\/\">College of Engineering Undergraduate Scholarships<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncsu.edu\/grad\/financial-support\/\">Financing Graduate School<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"is-text wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\">\n      <a\n        class=\"ncst-block__button-link btn\"\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.ncsu.edu\/admissions\/\"\n        data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\"\n                      >\n                  <span class=\"text\">I Need More Admissions Information<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n              <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last Updated:\u00a003\/03\/2026 | All information is accurate and still up-to-date We welcome applications from undergraduate majors in engineering. 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