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Colleges and universities in North Carolina

North Carolina has 159 colleges and universities in our directory (75 public, 49 private nonprofit, 35 for-profit). Together they enroll about 586,202 students. 113 offer programs that can be completed online.

Cities with the most schools: Charlotte (15), Raleigh (10), Fayetteville (8), Greensboro (8), Winston-Salem (7), Asheville (6), Durham (5), Salisbury (4), Elizabeth City (3), Wilmington (3), Chapel Hill (2), Concord (2)

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ECU
Public

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

Students
26,940
Retention
83%
Programs
185
Awards 2024-25
7,270
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementRegistered NursingPsychology, General +182
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WTC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
24,609
Retention
72%
Programs
62
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesInformation TechnologyBusiness Administration and Management +59
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ASU
Public
Students
21,570
Retention
84%
Programs
126
Awards 2024-25
5,471
CampusOnlineHybrid
Psychology, GeneralBusiness Administration and ManagementExercise Physiology and Kinesiology +123
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CPC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
20,375
Retention
70%
Programs
92
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesInformation TechnologyBusiness Administration and Management +89
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UNC
Public
Students
18,848
Retention
88%
Programs
96
Awards 2024-25
5,407
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementRegistered NursingPsychology, General +93
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UNC
Public
Students
18,012
Retention
79%
Programs
126
Awards 2024-25
4,655
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementRegistered NursingPsychology, General +123
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DU
Private nonprofit

Duke University

Durham, NC

Students
17,499
Retention
98%
Programs
169
Awards 2024-25
7,776
CampusOnlineHybrid
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, OtherComputer ScienceMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other +166
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NCA
Public
Students
14,311
Retention
78%
Programs
101
Awards 2024-25
2,894
CampusOnlineHybrid
Psychology, GeneralLiberal Arts and SciencesBusiness Administration and Management +98
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CFC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
14,082
Retention
67%
Programs
69
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesRegistered NursingLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other +66
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FTC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
11,755
Retention
58%
Programs
76
CampusOnlineHybrid
Information TechnologyLiberal Arts and SciencesBusiness Administration and Management +73
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WCU
Public
Students
11,686
Retention
79%
Programs
92
Awards 2024-25
3,107
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingBusiness Administration and ManagementPsychology, General +89
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GTC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
11,485
Retention
64%
Programs
73
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesInformation TechnologyBusiness Administration and Management +70
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WFU
Private nonprofit

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC

Students
9,322
Retention
93%
Programs
93
Awards 2024-25
2,876
CampusOnlineHybrid
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, OtherBusiness Administration and ManagementCommunication +90
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FTC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
9,099
Retention
73%
Programs
60
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesInformation TechnologyEarly Childhood Education and Teaching +57
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NCC
Public
Students
8,579
Retention
73%
Programs
55
Awards 2024-25
1,633
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementLawSocial Sciences, General +52
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PCC
Public

Pitt Community College

Winterville, NC

Admission
Open
Students
7,684
Retention
65%
Programs
46
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesBusiness Administration and ManagementElectrician +43
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UNC
Public
Students
7,674
Retention
72%
Programs
57
Awards 2024-25
2,122
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other +54
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EU
Private nonprofit

Elon University

Elon, NC

Students
7,239
Retention
90%
Programs
92
Awards 2024-25
1,739
CampusOnlineHybrid
Communication Management and Strategic CommunicationsFinanceLaw +89
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FSU
Public
Students
7,107
Retention
75%
Programs
48
Awards 2024-25
1,561
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementPsychology, GeneralRegistered Nursing +45
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RCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
7,028
Retention
60%
Programs
41
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesInformation TechnologyWelding Technology +38
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