{"id":14676,"date":"2021-07-14T21:05:47","date_gmt":"2021-07-15T01:05:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/?page_id=14676"},"modified":"2026-02-09T09:08:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T14:08:37","slug":"admissions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/admissions\/","title":{"rendered":"Admissions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n

Why Poole College?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the Poole College of Management, your path to success is your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our fields of study are at the forefront of today\u2019s business landscape<\/strong>. You can choose from majors in accounting, business administration or economics<\/a>, with a variety of concentrations to help tailor your learning. Or you can supplement your major \u2014 inside or outside the college \u2014 with a minor in accounting, business administration, business entrepreneurship or economics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whatever course of study you pursue, you\u2019ll have access to high-quality academic support, connections to internships and jobs with top employers, global learning opportunities and a variety of other hands-on learning experiences that teach you how to think analytically<\/strong> and prepare you for real-world success<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Admitted Students<\/h2>\n

Welcome to Poole College! Find information about next steps here.<\/p>\n \n

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Nearly 50%<\/h2>\n

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3.92<\/h2>\n

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$70,177<\/h2>\n

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Our Extraordinary Students<\/h2>\n

Hear about the Poole College experience from the students themselves. Explore student stories to help you imagine what your experience could be like.<\/p>\n \n

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A Path for Everyone<\/h2>\n\n\n
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“I chose Poole due to its strong alumni network, distinct focus on career preparation through internships and co-op programs, and emphasis on learning by doing.”<\/p>\n

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At Poole College, we believe that no matter your background, you can find a road to success with us. We\u2019re committed to welcoming everyone and making our college a positive and inclusive place to learn<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether Poole is the first step in your college journey or where your growth will continue to accelerate, you\u2019re in good company here. Around half of our students transfer<\/a> to the college from other NC State colleges or other institutions of higher learning. To help you find your path, all first-year students<\/a> participate in our Management First-Year program, which helps you explore majors and select the one that fits your interests and goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make college more accessible, Poole College offers 20 to 30 competitive scholarships<\/a> for our current and incoming students. We also help our students navigate and secure scholarships and financial aid at the university level.<\/p>\n\n\n

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