Best Colleges in Charlotte
Sometimes called The Queen City, Charlotte is the largest city in North Carolina. The metro area is home to the NASCAR Hall of Fame, a lively craft beer scene and rich history. Davidson College, a small school about 20 miles from the city, was the nation's first liberal arts college to replace loans with grants in financial aid packages, giving students the chance to graduate debt-free. See the list of colleges in the Charlotte metro area below.
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View all 24 photosCharlotte, NC
Founded in 1946, University of North Carolina--Charlotte is a public institution.
Founded in 1946, University of North Carolina--Charlotte is a public institution.
- Tuition and Fees
- $21,338
(out-of-state)
- Tuition
- Tuition and Fees
- $7,214
(in-state)
- Tuition
- Undergraduate Enrollment
- 23,461
(fall 2022)
- Undergraduate Enrollment
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View all 18 photosWingate, NC
Founded in 1896, Wingate University is a private institution. The school has 43.3% of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Wingate University is 15:1.
Founded in 1896, Wingate University is a private institution. The school has 43.3% of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Wingate University is 15:1.
- Tuition and Fees
- $41,516
- Tuition
- Undergraduate Enrollment
- 2,510
(fall 2022)
- Undergraduate Enrollment
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View all 19 photosDavidson, NC
Davidson College, a private institution about 20 miles from Charlotte, North Carolina, has a need-blind admissions policy. Through the Davidson Trust, the school aims to graduate students without debt by meeting all demonstrated need with a combination of grants and work-study programs rather than loans.
Davidson College, a private institution about 20 miles from Charlotte, North Carolina, has a need-blind admissions policy. Through the Davidson Trust, the school aims to graduate students without debt by meeting all demonstrated need with a combination of grants and work-study programs rather than loans.
- Tuition and Fees
- $60,050
- Tuition
- Undergraduate Enrollment
- 1,927
(fall 2022)
- Undergraduate Enrollment
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View all 15 photosCharlotte, NC
Founded in 1867, Johnson C. Smith University is a private institution.
Founded in 1867, Johnson C. Smith University is a private institution.
- Tuition and Fees
- $21,714
- Tuition
- Undergraduate Enrollment
- 1,052
(fall 2022)
- Undergraduate Enrollment
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View all 25 photosSalisbury, NC
Founded in 1851, Catawba College is a private institution. The school has 67.3% of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Catawba College is 11:1.
Founded in 1851, Catawba College is a private institution. The school has 67.3% of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Catawba College is 11:1.
- Tuition and Fees
- $33,400
- Tuition
- Undergraduate Enrollment
- 1,094
(fall 2022)
- Undergraduate Enrollment
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View all 17 photosRock Hill, SC
Winthrop University is a public school in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Each year, students can participate in Big Man on Campus, an all-male beauty pageant for charity.
Winthrop University is a public school in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Each year, students can participate in Big Man on Campus, an all-male beauty pageant for charity.
- Tuition and Fees
- $30,196
(out-of-state)
- Tuition
- Tuition and Fees
- $15,866
(in-state)
- Tuition
- Undergraduate Enrollment
- 3,741
(fall 2022)
- Undergraduate Enrollment
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View all 8 photosCharlotte, NC
Founded in 1857, Queens University of Charlotte is a private institution.
Founded in 1857, Queens University of Charlotte is a private institution.
- Tuition and Fees
- $42,790
- Tuition
- Undergraduate Enrollment
- 1,317
(fall 2022)
- Undergraduate Enrollment
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View all 7 photosCharlotte, NC
Johnson & Wales University--Charlotte is a private institution. The student-faculty ratio at Johnson & Wales University--Charlotte is 13:1.
Johnson & Wales University--Charlotte is a private institution. The student-faculty ratio at Johnson & Wales University--Charlotte is 13:1.
- Tuition and Fees
- $39,992
- Tuition
- Undergraduate Enrollment
- 1,140
(fall 2022)
- Undergraduate Enrollment
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View all 24 photosBelmont, NC
Founded in 1876, Belmont Abbey College is a private institution.
Founded in 1876, Belmont Abbey College is a private institution.
- Tuition and Fees
- $19,500
- Tuition
- Undergraduate Enrollment
- 1,475
(fall 2022)
- Undergraduate Enrollment
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Salisbury, NC
Founded in 1879, Livingstone College is a private institution.
Founded in 1879, Livingstone College is a private institution.
- Tuition and Fees
- $18,293
- Tuition
- Undergraduate Enrollment
- 839
(fall 2022)
- Undergraduate Enrollment
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