Best Colleges in North Carolina (2019-2020)
The schools listed below rank in the best colleges in North Carolina. For this ranking, we consider any type/level of colleges including national universities, liberal arts colleges, community colleges, and specialized schools. In North Carolina, there are 181 colleges and universities - by school type, 76 public and 105 private schools, and by school level, 77 4 years (or high), 70 2-4 years, and 34 less than 2 years schools.
For academic year 2019-2020, Duke University ranks first in the best North Carolina colleges ranking and Davidson College and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill followed it. By school type, there are 4 public and 6 schools in the best North Carolina colleges.
The average acceptance rate of the best North Carolina colleges 43.23% where Duke University has the tightest rate with 8.91%. Duke University has the highest tuition & fees with $58,031 where the average amount is $37,984 of the schools. Duke University has the highest submitted SAT scores with 1,510 where the average SAT scores is 1,279 of the schools. The average student population is 13,793 and the average student to faculty ratio is 11.90 to 1 over the best North Carolina colleges.
The ranking is based on CollegeEvaluator's ranking methodology by considering academic, financial, admissions, learning environment, and more perspectives. [read more about the ranking methodology]
1Duke University 93.11
Duke University is a private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Durham, NC with total 16,606 students.
| Highest Degree | Doctor's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,510 |
| Acceptance Rate | 8.91% |
| Tuition & Fees | $58,031 |
| Student Population | 16,606 (6,682 Undergraduate) |
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2Davidson College 89.54
Davidson College is a private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Davidson, NC with total 1,843 students.
| Highest Degree | Bachelor's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,370 |
| Acceptance Rate | 19.50% |
| Tuition & Fees | $53,166 |
| Student Population | 1,843 (All Undergraduate) |
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public, 4 or more years school located in Chapel Hill, NC with total 30,011 students.
| Highest Degree | Doctor's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,375 |
| Acceptance Rate | 22.71% |
| Tuition & Fees | $8,980 (in-state) / $36,159 (out-of-state) |
| Student Population | 30,011 (19,117 Undergraduate) |
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North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a public, 4 or more years school located in Raleigh, NC with total 35,479 students.
| Highest Degree | Doctor's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,320 |
| Acceptance Rate | 46.85% |
| Tuition & Fees | $9,101 (in-state) / $29,220 (out-of-state) |
| Student Population | 35,479 (25,199 Undergraduate) |
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5Wake Forest University 86.68
Wake Forest University is a private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Winston-Salem, NC with total 8,401 students.
| Highest Degree | Doctor's degree |
| Acceptance Rate | 29.40% |
| Tuition & Fees | $55,440 |
| Student Population | 8,401 (5,225 Undergraduate) |
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6Elon University 85.96
Elon University is a private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Elon, NC with total 6,991 students.
| Highest Degree | Doctor's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,240 |
| Acceptance Rate | 72.14% |
| Tuition & Fees | $36,571 |
| Student Population | 6,991 (6,196 Undergraduate) |
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74Salem College 85.47
Salem College is a private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Winston-Salem, NC with total 842 students.
| Highest Degree | Master's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,155 |
| Acceptance Rate | 39.47% |
| Tuition & Fees | $29,166 |
| Student Population | 842 (704 Undergraduate) |
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8Meredith College 85.46
Meredith College is a private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Raleigh, NC with total 1,905 students.
| Highest Degree | Master's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,100 |
| Acceptance Rate | 62.57% |
| Tuition & Fees | $38,620 |
| Student Population | 1,905 (1,603 Undergraduate) |
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University of North Carolina Wilmington is a public, 4 or more years school located in Wilmington, NC with total 16,747 students.
| Highest Degree | Doctor's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,255 |
| Acceptance Rate | 61.25% |
| Tuition & Fees | $7,181 (in-state) / $21,246 (out-of-state) |
| Student Population | 16,747 (14,452 Undergraduate) |
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101Appalachian State University 85.26
Appalachian State University is a public, 4 or more years school located in Boone, NC with total 19,108 students.
| Highest Degree | Doctor's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,185 |
| Acceptance Rate | 69.46% |
| Tuition & Fees | $7,409 (in-state) / $22,216 (out-of-state) |
| Student Population | 19,108 (17,381 Undergraduate) |
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| Rank | Name | Acceptance Rate | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Graduate Tuition & Fees | SAT Scores | Population | Student : Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Duke University Durham, NC |
8.91% | $58,031 | $56,888 | 1,510 | 16,606 | 6 to 1 |
| 2 |
Davidson College Davidson, NC |
19.50% | $53,166 | - | 1,370 | 1,843 | 9 to 1 |
| 3 |
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC |
22.71% | $36,159 ($8,980) |
$30,248 ($12,522) |
1,375 | 30,011 | 13 to 1 |
| 4 |
North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC |
46.85% | $29,220 ($9,101) |
$28,999 ($11,673) |
1,320 | 35,479 | 14 to 1 |
| 5 |
Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC |
29.40% | $55,440 | $39,200 | - | 8,401 | 10 to 1 |
| 6 |
Elon University Elon, NC |
72.14% | $36,571 | $16,178 | 1,240 | 6,991 | 12 to 1 |
| 7 4 |
Salem College Winston-Salem, NC |
39.47% | $29,166 | $8,230 | 1,155 | 842 | 11 to 1 |
| 8 |
Meredith College Raleigh, NC |
62.57% | $38,620 | $11,573 | 1,100 | 1,905 | 11 to 1 |
| 9 1 |
University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC |
61.25% | $21,246 ($7,181) |
$21,286 ($7,457) |
1,255 | 16,747 | 17 to 1 |
| 10 1 |
Appalachian State University Boone, NC |
69.46% | $22,216 ($7,409) |
$21,408 ($7,976) |
1,185 | 19,108 | 16 to 1 |
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