Fun Facts about NC State University

• Founded on March 7, 1887
• North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts was the original name to NC State
• Annual tuition in 1989 - $130, students could make 7 cents an hour for an on campus job
• 1st Ph.D. was awarded in Sociology by Jesse Mowry in 1926.
• The campus is comprised of 2,110 acres.
• NC State holds over 350 technology patents
   
• NC State elected a Pirate Captain as student body president.
   

• NC State holds a Ram Roast every year before the UNC football game.
• First NC State football game was held on March 12, 1892 against Raleigh Male Academy, score 12-6.
• After a big win the University lights up the Bell Tower with red lights at night.
   
• Only University with a Mr & Ms Mascot. The duo began their friendship in the early 1970's.
   
• What's with all the bricks? According to the NC State website, all but two of the buildings on main campus are constructed in brick, as are numerous walkways and sculptures. There are probably as many myths about the bricks at NC State as there are actual bricks. What is known about the bricks is that the original bricks for Holladay Hall were donated by the state prison and were built by the inmates. Regardless of the reasons, the NC State bricks give campus a unique an consistent look that leaves a lasting impression.
   
• School colors: Red and White, but the original colors for North Carolina State College of Agricultural and Mechanical Arts were pink and blue. In November 1895 the school colors were changed to red and white.
   
• NCSU Fight Song
  

  Shout aloud to the men who will play the game to win
  We're behind you, keep fighting for State—
  Hold that line, hold 'em fast,
  We'll reach victory at last
  We're behind you, keep fighting for State—
  Rise up to the fray and let your colors wave,
  Shout out for dear old N.C. State;—GO STATE!
  And where-e'er we go,
  we'll let the whole world know,
  We're behind you, keep fighting for State.
  was written by Hardy Ray, Class of 1926, music by Edward Gruber

• The NCSU Alma Mater
  

  Where the winds of Dixie softly blow o'er the fields of Caroline,
  There stands ever cherished, N.C. State, as thy honored shrine
  So lift your voices! Loudly sing from hill to oceanside!
  Our hearts ever hold you, N.C. State in the folds of our love and pride.
  written by Dr. Alvin Fountain, Class of 1922, music by Bonnie Norris, Class of 1923

• The Red and White Song
  

  We're the Red and White from State
  And we know we are the best.
  A hand behind our back,
  We can take on all the rest.
  Come over the hill, Caroline.
  Devils and Deacs stand in line.
  The Red and White from N.C. State.
  —Go State!!
  written by J. Perry Watson, former Director of Music