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.
Durham, NC · Private Non-Profit
Chapel Hill, NC · Public
Davidson, NC · Private Non-Profit
Raleigh, NC · Public
Winston-Salem, NC · Private Non-Profit
Charlotte, NC · Public
Elon, NC · Private Non-Profit
Fayetteville, NC · Private Non-Profit
Lowest average net price after financial aid.
Wilkesboro, NC · Public
Tarboro, NC · Public
Shelby, NC · Public
Roxboro, NC · Public
Lowest acceptance rates in the state.
Durham, NC · Private Non-Profit
Davidson, NC · Private Non-Profit
Chapel Hill, NC · Public
Winston-Salem, NC · Private Non-Profit
By undergraduate enrollment.
Raleigh, NC · Public
Charlotte, NC · Public
Chapel Hill, NC · Public
Greenville, NC · Public
The top public and private non-profit institutions in North Carolina.
10 HBCUs serving students in North Carolina.
Greensboro, NC · Public
Elizabeth City, NC · Public
Fayetteville, NC · Public
Winston-Salem, NC · Public
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%.
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.
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