Universities in North Carolina — Directory
This page provides a comprehensive directory of accredited universities and colleges operating in North Carolina. Information includes institution profiles, locations, and official contact points.
For detailed information about tuition, programs, and admissions, visit Cost of Studying, Programs & Degrees, and Admissions Guide. For student life insights, see Student Experiences.
Public Universities
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Official Website: https://www.unc.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Data compiled from official university sources
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina
Official Website: https://www.ncsu.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Data compiled from official university sources
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina
Official Website: https://www.charlotte.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Data compiled from official university sources
East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina
Official Website: https://www.ecu.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Data compiled from official university sources
Private Universities
Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
Official Website: https://www.duke.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Data compiled from official university sources
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Official Website: https://www.wfu.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Data compiled from official university sources
Elon University
Elon, North Carolina
Official Website: https://www.elon.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Data compiled from official university sources
Davidson College
Davidson, North Carolina
Official Website: https://www.davidson.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Data compiled from official university sources
This directory includes accredited institutions in North Carolina. Students should verify current accreditation status, program availability, and admission requirements directly with universities. Additional information is available on the Data Sources page.
Last reviewed: January 2026