166 accredited colleges and universities in North Carolina, scored on academics, value, diversity, and outcomes. Find the campus where you'll thrive.
Ranked by our composite score across academics, value, diversity, and outcomes.
Lowest average net price after financial aid.
Lowest acceptance rates in the state.
By undergraduate enrollment.
The top public and private non-profit institutions in North Carolina.
10 HBCUs serving students in North Carolina.
Cities with the most colleges and universities.
North Carolina is home to 166 accredited colleges and universities, including 76 public, 52 private non-profit, and 38 for-profit institutions.
Based on average net price after financial aid, Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro is the most affordable, with a net price of -$264.
Duke University in Durham is the most selective, with an acceptance rate of 6%.
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Browse all 166 North Carolina collegesCharlotte, NC · Public
North Carolina State University at Raleigh in Raleigh is the largest, enrolling 27,371 undergraduate students.
Average in-state tuition is $14,116, and average out-of-state tuition is $18,378. The graduate workforce earns a median $39,627 ten years after entry.