How many colleges are in North Carolina?

There are 61 colleges and universities in North Carolina, including 16 public and 45 private institutions.

What is the average acceptance rate for North Carolina colleges?

The average acceptance rate for colleges in North Carolina is 69.9%.

The average SAT score across colleges in North Carolina is 1179.

61 colleges and universities in North Carolina

Total Schools

Avg Acceptance Rate

69.9%

Avg SAT Score

1179

Public / Private

16 / 45

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Most selective schools in North Carolina — click any school for full admissions data

School	Acceptance Rate	SAT Avg
Duke University acceptance rate	6.78%	1539
Davidson College acceptance rate	14.48%	1448
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill acceptance rate	18.74%	1454
Wake Forest University acceptance rate	21.56%	1469
Shaw University acceptance rate	30.48%	—
University of North Carolina School of the Arts acceptance rate	33.10%	1250
Bennett College acceptance rate	33.61%	890
Carolina University acceptance rate	34.00%	—
Brevard College acceptance rate	39.50%	1064
North Carolina State University at Raleigh acceptance rate	39.85%	1380
Johnson C Smith University acceptance rate	42.87%	—
North Carolina A & T State University acceptance rate	46.17%	1048
Saint Augustine's University acceptance rate	58.73%	—
Montreat College acceptance rate	65.55%	—
Chamberlain University-North Carolina acceptance rate	66.67%	—

How many colleges are in North Carolina?: There are 61 colleges and universities in North Carolina, including 16 public and 45 private institutions.
What is the average acceptance rate for North Carolina colleges?: The average acceptance rate for colleges in North Carolina is 69.9%.
What is the average SAT score for North Carolina colleges?: The average SAT score across colleges in North Carolina is 1179.