Colleges in North Carolina

North Carolina is home to 138 colleges and universities, from large flagship research institutions to small liberal arts colleges and community colleges. Known for beach campuses and mountain access, North Carolina offers a range of environments for every type of student. Use the filters below to find the right fit by campus lifestyle, safety, tuition, and more.

Top Colleges by Enrollment

138 total in North Carolina

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Raleigh, NC
Greek Life
Admit
42% admit
Tuition
$27,320
ACT
ACT 28–32

North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a public 4-year institution in Raleigh, NC. Enrollment: ~27,371 students. Admissions are accessible (42% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $27,320/year.

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, NC
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
80% admit
Tuition
$17,246
ACT
ACT 21–28

University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a public 4-year institution in Charlotte, NC. Enrollment: ~24,453 students. Admissions are accessible (80% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $17,246/year.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
15% admit
Tuition
$34,882
ACT
ACT 28–34

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public 4-year institution in Chapel Hill, NC. Enrollment: ~20,752 students. Admissions are selective (15% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $34,882/year.

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
89% admit
Tuition
$20,729
ACT
ACT 21–26

East Carolina University is a public 4-year institution in Greenville, NC. Enrollment: ~19,896 students. Admissions are accessible (89% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $20,729/year.

Appalachian State University

Boone, NC
NCAA D1Greek LifeSki Town
Admit
90% admit
Tuition
$19,849
ACT
ACT 21–27

Appalachian State University is a public 4-year institution in Boone, NC. Enrollment: ~19,444 students. Admissions are accessible (90% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $19,849/year.

University of North Carolina Wilmington

Wilmington, NC
NCAA D2Greek LifeBeach Town
Admit
64% admit
Tuition
$18,508
ACT
ACT 24–29

University of North Carolina Wilmington is a public 4-year institution in Wilmington, NC. Enrollment: ~14,922 students. Admissions are accessible (64% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $18,508/year.

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, NC
Greek Life
Admit
89% admit
Tuition
$19,581
ACT
ACT 22–27

University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a public 4-year institution in Greensboro, NC. Enrollment: ~14,062 students. Admissions are accessible (89% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $19,581/year.

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, NC
HBCUNCAA D1
Admit
50% admit
Tuition
$17,050
ACT
ACT 17–23

North Carolina A & T State University is a public 4-year institution in Greensboro, NC. Enrollment: ~12,182 students. Admissions are accessible (50% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $17,050/year.

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, NC
NCAA D1
Admit
82% admit
Tuition
$5,000
ACT
ACT 19–25

Western Carolina University is a public 4-year institution in Cullowhee, NC. Enrollment: ~10,024 students. Admissions are accessible (82% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $5,000/year.

Elon University

Elon, NC
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
66% admit
Tuition
$38,218
ACT
ACT 23–28

Elon University is a private 4-year institution in Elon, NC. Enrollment: ~6,452 students. Admissions are accessible (66% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $38,218/year.

Duke University

Durham, NC
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
6% admit
Tuition
$58,085
ACT
ACT 34–35

Duke University is a private 4-year institution in Durham, NC. Enrollment: ~6,442 students. Admissions are highly selective (6% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $58,085/year.

North Carolina Central University

Durham, NC
HBCUNCAA D1
Admit
87% admit
Tuition
$16,435
ACT
ACT 19–22

North Carolina Central University is a public 4-year institution in Durham, NC. Enrollment: ~6,081 students. Admissions are accessible (87% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $16,435/year.

Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, NC
HBCUNCAA D2
Admit
82% admit
Tuition
$14,590
ACT
ACT 15–19

Fayetteville State University is a public 4-year institution in Fayetteville, NC. Enrollment: ~5,762 students. Admissions are accessible (82% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $14,590/year.

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
22% admit
Tuition
$58,708
ACT
ACT 32–34

Wake Forest University is a private 4-year institution in Winston-Salem, NC. Enrollment: ~5,485 students. Admissions are selective (22% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $58,708/year.

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Pembroke, NC
Admit
93% admit
Tuition
$5,000
ACT
ACT 18–23

University of North Carolina at Pembroke is a public 4-year institution in Pembroke, NC. Enrollment: ~5,330 students. Admissions are accessible (93% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $5,000/year.

High Point University

High Point, NC
NCAA D1
Admit
75% admit
Tuition
$34,628
ACT
ACT 24–33

High Point University is a private 4-year institution in High Point, NC. Enrollment: ~5,129 students. Admissions are accessible (75% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $34,628/year.

Winston-Salem State University

Winston-Salem, NC
HBCU
Admit
78% admit
Tuition
$14,057
ACT
ACT 15–20

Winston-Salem State University is a public 4-year institution in Winston-Salem, NC. Enrollment: ~4,170 students. Admissions are accessible (78% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $14,057/year.

University of North Carolina Asheville

Asheville, NC
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
92% admit
Tuition
$21,470
ACT
ACT 23–29

University of North Carolina Asheville is a public 4-year institution in Asheville, NC. Enrollment: ~2,910 students. Admissions are accessible (92% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $21,470/year.

Campbell University

Buies Creek, NC
NCAA D1
Admit
87% admit
Tuition
$35,580
ACT

Campbell University is a private 4-year institution in Buies Creek, NC. Enrollment: ~2,680 students. Admissions are accessible (87% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $35,580/year.

Wingate University

Wingate, NC
NCAA D2
Admit
91% admit
Tuition
$40,070
ACT
ACT 18–25

Wingate University is a private 4-year institution in Wingate, NC. Enrollment: ~2,668 students. Admissions are accessible (91% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $40,070/year.

Elizabeth City State University

Elizabeth City, NC
HBCUNCAA D2
Admit
64% admit
Tuition
$5,000
ACT
ACT 16–22

Elizabeth City State University is a public 4-year institution in Elizabeth City, NC. Enrollment: ~1,975 students. Admissions are accessible (64% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $5,000/year.

Davidson College

Davidson, NC
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
13% admit
Tuition
$54,460
ACT
ACT 31–34

Davidson College is a private 4-year institution in Davidson, NC. Enrollment: ~1,867 students. Admissions are highly selective (13% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $54,460/year.

Gardner-Webb University

Boiling Springs, NC
NCAA D1
Admit
77% admit
Tuition
$31,220
ACT
ACT 19–25

Gardner-Webb University is a private 4-year institution in Boiling Springs, NC. Enrollment: ~1,856 students. Admissions are accessible (77% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $31,220/year.

University of Mount Olive

Mount Olive, NC
NCAA D2
Admit
76% admit
Tuition
$21,618
ACT
ACT 18–24

University of Mount Olive is a private 4-year institution in Mount Olive, NC. Enrollment: ~1,796 students. Admissions are accessible (76% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $21,618/year.

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