Fast Facts
Exploratory Studies students who entered in Fall 2020
686 | Fall 2017 Population | 29 | University Honors & University Scholars | |
1261 | Average SAT Score | 93% | North Carolina Residents | |
27 | Average ACT Score | 70% | Live in the Exploratory Studies Village | |
4.19 | Average High School GPA (weighted) | 47:53 | Male to Female Ratio | |
32% | Students of Color | 11 | International Students |
Scholarships Awarded
$3000 Peyton Holmquist Scholarship awarded to two outstanding students in Exploratory Studies
What majors do our students go into?
Exploratory Studies students matriculate into every major at NC State.

Top 10 Most Common Majors for Matriculation*
- Business Administration
- Communication
- Biological Sciences
- Psychology
- Accounting
- Sport Management
- Computer Science
- Nutrition
- Computer Science
- Parks, Recreation, & Tourism
*based on data from July 2021