There 36 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 199,609 students. These are the closest colleges.
Located in North Carolina with a population of 57,233, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Chapel Hill. Driving time to these schools from Chapel Hill should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Duke University in Durham which is ranked #3 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is North Carolina State University at Raleigh enrolling 36,700 students. In terms of affordability, Durham Technical Community College in Durham offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,824 per year.
This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Chapel Hill.
36 results
Public 4 Year
2 reviews
#16 Best Value Colleges in America
Applications Due Jan 15
1 miles from Chapel Hill
Private 4 Year
6 reviews
#3 Best Colleges in America
Applications Due Jan 3
7 miles from Chapel Hill
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
9 miles from Chapel Hill
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
#11 Best Public Universities in North Carolina
Applications Due Aug 1
8 miles from Chapel Hill
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
11 miles from Chapel Hill
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
12 miles from Chapel Hill
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
20 miles from Chapel Hill
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#5 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina
Applications Due Feb 15
21 miles from Chapel Hill
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
21 miles from Chapel Hill
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
20 miles from Chapel Hill
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
21 miles from Chapel Hill
Public 4 Year
4 reviews
#22 Best Public Universities in America
Applications Due Jan 15
23 miles from Chapel Hill
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
24 miles from Chapel Hill
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#19 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina
25 miles from Chapel Hill
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Jul 30
25 miles from Chapel Hill
Public 2 Year
1 reviews
27 miles from Chapel Hill
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
27 miles from Chapel Hill
Private 2 Year
4 reviews
26 miles from Chapel Hill
The closest community college is Durham Technical Community College and is 9.4 miles from Chapel Hill. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.
Tuition and fees at Durham Technical Community College are $1,958 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.
Durham Technical Community College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.