Colleges in North Carolina

As a southeastern state, North Carolina has warmer winters and hot summers, and it can experience severe weather during both seasons. Colleges in North Carolina include 19 liberal arts and more than forty private institutions. The University of North Carolina System alone has 16 universities that enroll upwards of 180,000 students.The North Carolina Community College System is even larger, with dozens of associate-granting colleges throughout the state. The oldest institution in the state is part of the UNC System, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, which is claims to be the oldest public universities in the US period. The most selective is Duke. North Carolina is a national leader in agriculture, financial services, and manufacturing, but has an up-and-coming biotechnology and pharmaceutical sector attracted the research universities in The Triangle. Top attractions in the Old North State include Chimney Rock State Park, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, and the Biltmore Estate.

Wilmington, NC

The University of North Carolina Wilmington is a public institution ranked #6 in Top Public Schools and #14 in Regional Universities South by U.S. News & World Report. UNC Wilmington is a designated military-friendly university with ties to the...

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Although I've only been attending for a semester, I really enjoyed the professors here. Colleges employ professors to earn a reputation for the school with their research. Many schools don't even care about the teaching; as long as the teacher's...

” – Kim from Cary, NC

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4 Year

level of institution

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campus setting

$17,946

average net price

17,915

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Campbell University

Buies Creek, NC

Founded by a Baptist minister in 1887, Campbell University is a 4-year Christian institution in central North Carolina. Campbell encompasses eight colleges and schools offering undergraduate degrees in over 100 majors, concentrations, and tracks. As...

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There is a whole lot of nothing to do around Buies Creek, so learning is the next best thing... :)

” – Josh from Eastover, NC

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1132

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87%

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Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$26,299

average net price

5,622

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Davidson College

Davidson, NC

Founded by the Presbyterian church, Davidson College is a 4-year private liberal arts college in southern North Carolina. Davidson confers bachelor’s degrees in 29 academic majors and 40 minors. Davidson also features an Honor Code forbidding...

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Davidson is known for its strenuous academic curriculum, and it lives up to that reputation. There aren't any joke classes, but every class that I have had has been great. The professors actually do the teaching while they don't at large...

” – Andrew from Charlotte, NC

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1411

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18%

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Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$28,615

average net price

1,973

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North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, NC

Founded in 1890, North Carolina A&T State University is a public Historically Black College and University and the state’s first land-grant university for people of color. N.C. A&T is home to nine colleges and schools conferring undergraduate degrees...

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I just graduated from A&T in May, and I feel more than ready to begin my Master's of Accounting program at The Ohio State University. Not only am I prepared, but I also managed to get a scholarship for my Master's and for the CPA Exam (which I am...

” – Winnie from Greensboro, NC

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1048

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57%

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Public

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Major city

campus setting

$9,541

average net price

13,322

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Wingate University

Wingate, NC

Founded in 1896 - Wingate University is a comprehensive, independent and growing university located in Wingate, NC, just 25 minutes from Charlotte, NC. At Wingate, students blend in-class learning with out-of-class application and have a life...

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Work hard in high school, so they will offer you a large scholarship. Visit the campus. It's really beautiful. :)

” – Shelley from NC

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1044

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85%

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Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$20,594

average net price

3,439

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Queens University of Charlotte

Charlotte, NC

“When society needed to expand educational opportunities in the region, Queens rose to the occasion in 1857 and was one of the very first universities to educate women.

When soldiers returned home after WWII and wanted to take classes, we opened...

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The teachers and curriculum here is outstanding. You will learn important things to help you further your career.

” – Brittany from Kings Mountain, NC

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1159

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69%

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Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Major city

campus setting

$25,756

average net price

2,063

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Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, NC

Founded in 1867, Fayetteville State University is a 4-year public school in central North Carolina and an Historically Black College and University. A member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and the University of North Carolina System, FSU...

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While Fayetteville State is a great school. With its vast number of programs and clubs offered there is always something to do. Although this school is a HBCU there is still some diversity with the students, the food, and the classes.

” – Taylah from Hope Mills, NC

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974

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79%

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Public

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Small city

campus setting

$5,899

average net price

6,726

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North Carolina Central University

Durham, NC

North Carolina Central University is a 4-year public school in the Research Triangle and an Historically Black College and University. NCCU is home to six colleges and schools granting undergraduate degrees in 32 academic majors and is the first...

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Most teachers are passionate about their jobs and they love being at North Carolina Central University. Teachers are always available outside of class to offer you help whenever you need it. There are also so many other resources to use on campus...

” – A Proud Eagle from Raleigh, NC

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976

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76%

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4 Year

level of institution

Major city

campus setting

$14,732

average net price

7,953

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Winston-Salem State University

, NC

Winston-Salem State University is an Historically Black College and University and a public constituent institution of the University of North Carolina. WSSU is the country’s only HBCU to offer a Motorsports Management degree and its Department of...

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At Winston Salem State University I have learned a ton of new things, and also I have fun while learning and that's the best part! Some of the new things I have learned are the proper ways to write persuasive essays,how to act as an adult (being...

” – Brittany from Durham, NC

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962

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81%

acceptance rate

Public

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Small city

campus setting

$12,286

average net price

5,226

number of students

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Meredith College

Raleigh, NC

More than 130 years ago, Meredith College opened with just over 200 women. Today, our student population is more than 1,700, and we're ranked regionally and nationally among the best colleges.

Meredith is located in Raleigh, North Carolina's capital...

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At Meredith College all of your professors will know your name and how well you are doing in their class. They continually strive to challenge and introduce students to new topics and conflicts that our generation faces and provide students with the...

” – Niki from Wake Forest, NC

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1111

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70%

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Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Major city

campus setting

$25,257

average net price

1,711

number of students

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Catawba College

Salisbury, NC

Founded in 1851, Catawba College is a private institution located in Salisbury, North Carolina. It is affiliated with the United Church of Christ and houses a wildlife refuge and ecological preserve on campus. Study abroad opportunities are offered...

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Great teachers. Many have the highest degree possible in their field.

” – Ronald from Cartersville, GA

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1037

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Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$18,185

average net price

1,207

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Methodist University

Fayetteville, NC

Methodist University is a private institution based in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The school is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and has a “selective” admissions process. Many students choose to study accounting, biology, or fire...

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It has a beautiful campus, and is easily accessible. Very progressive in its future endeavours. All around a fun, and worth while University to attend.

” – Ben from Cameron, NC

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1040

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79%

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Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Small city

campus setting

$32,906

average net price

1,916

number of students

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