# NC State University Brand Information **League:** NCAA **Conference:** ACC **Location:** Raleigh, North Carolina **Established:** 1887 **Mascot:** Wolfpack® ## Description North Carolina State University, founded in 1887 and located in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a premier public research university and a cornerstone of the state’s higher education system. Known for its strengths in engineering, agriculture, design, textiles, and veterinary medicine, NC State plays a vital role in innovation and economic development through its partnerships in the Research Triangle. Athletically, the NC State Wolfpack compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), with mascots Mr. Wuf, Ms. Wuf, and the live Tuffy (the Strutting Wolf) representing the university’s competitive spirit. As of 2025, NC State continues to expand its national profile in research and athletics while remaining deeply connected to North Carolina’s communities. ## Official Brand Colors ### Secondary Colors - White: #ffffff - Wolfpack Black: #000000 (Pantone: Process Black C) - Wolfpack Red: #CC0000 (Pantone: 186 C) ## Official Logos Total logo files available: 82 - NCSU: Available in SVG, PNG ## Trademarked Phrases - Carter-Finley Stadium™™ - Go 'Pack™™ - Mr. Wuf™™ - Ms. Wuf™™ - NC State®® - NC State® University® - NCSU®® - North Carolina State University®® - 'PACK™™ - Reynolds Coliseum™™ - Wolfpack®® --- Source: Sportsmarks.com - https://sportsmarks.com/nc-state-university
NC State University
Raleigh, North Carolina
About NC State University
Mascot:Wolfpack®Mascot Name:Mr. Wuf & Ms. Wuf (Character Mascots), Tuffy (the Strutting Wolf)
North Carolina State University, founded in 1887 and located in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a premier public research university and a cornerstone of the state’s higher education system. Known for its strengths in engineering, agriculture, design, textiles, and veterinary medicine, NC State plays a vital role in innovation and economic development through its partnerships in the Research Triangle. Athletically, the NC State Wolfpack compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), with mascots Mr. Wuf, Ms. Wuf, and the live Tuffy (the Strutting Wolf) representing the university’s competitive spirit. As of 2025, NC State continues to expand its national profile in research and athletics while remaining deeply connected to North Carolina’s communities.
Colors
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Wolfpack Black
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Logos
Primary Marks
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Verbiage
Carter-Finley Stadium™™
Go 'Pack™™
Mr. Wuf™™
Ms. Wuf™™
NC State®®
NC State® University®
NCSU®®
North Carolina State University®®
'PACK™™
Reynolds Coliseum™™
Wolfpack®®
Restrictions
Do not use the logo in any communication that identifies, promotes, or advertises an outside entity's products, goods, or services unless there is a prior contract or trademark license agreement.
References to alcohol, illegal substances, sexually explicit graphics, weapons, or profanity are strictly prohibited.
The University logo must not be used for any purpose that may violate the university’s Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy, or that suggest an endorsement of specific political parties, views, or religious organizations without prior written permission.
The NC State marks may not be used in conjunction with the name or trademark of any other entity or individual without prior written permission from both the other entity and the Trademark Licensing Office.
The NC State logo is a singular design concept and must never be recreated, adorned, or elaborated upon.
Academic colleges and departments are not permitted to create distinct brand identities or new logos. They must use the official NC State logo with approved unit identifiers (lockups).
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