Colleges Near Chapel Hill

Colleges and universities near me in the Chapel Hill, North Carolina area

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.
Chapel Hill, NC within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Elon University
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Elon, NC

Elon University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 7,123enrollment
  • $41,527net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1360SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.65Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 10

29 miles from Chapel Hill

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Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
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Wake Forest, NC
 

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,764enrollment
  • $16,324net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 980-1260SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

30 miles from Chapel Hill

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Central Carolina Community College
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Sanford, NC
 

Central Carolina Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 5,231enrollment
  • $6,311net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

32 miles from Chapel Hill

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Piedmont Community College
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Roxboro, NC
 

Piedmont Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,150enrollment
  • $6,074net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from Chapel Hill

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Southeastern Free Will Baptist Bible College
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Wendell, North Carolina
 

Southeastern Free Will Baptist Bible College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 74enrollment
  • $14,546net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Chapel Hill

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Campbell University
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Buies Creek, NC

Campbell University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 5,272enrollment
  • $24,280net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1230SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

39 miles from Chapel Hill

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Vance Granville Community College
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Henderson, NC
 

Vance Granville Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,814enrollment
  • $3,193net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

41 miles from Chapel Hill

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Bennett College for Women
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HBCU
Greensboro, NC

Bennett College for Women

Private 4 Year

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  • 168enrollment
  • $20,545net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.74Estimated Avg GPA

43 miles from Chapel Hill

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Greensboro College
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Greensboro, NC

Greensboro College

Private 4 Year

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  • 826enrollment
  • $19,581net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 900-1100SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

44 miles from Chapel Hill

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Louisburg College
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Louisburg, NC

Louisburg College

Private 2 Year

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  • 434enrollment
  • $21,419net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.34Avg GPA

43 miles from Chapel Hill

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North Carolina A & T State University
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HBCU
Greensboro, NC

North Carolina A & T State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#15 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 13,487enrollment
  • $9,189net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 960-1140SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

42 miles from Chapel Hill

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University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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Greensboro, NC

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 17,978enrollment
  • $10,979net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1280SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

44 miles from Chapel Hill

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Randolph Community College
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Asheboro, NC
 

Randolph Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,469enrollment
  • $8,104net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Chapel Hill

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Guilford College
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Greensboro, NC

Guilford College

Private 4 Year

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#11 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,167enrollment
  • $23,882net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 910-1180SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA

49 miles from Chapel Hill

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Johnston Community College
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Smithfield, NC
 

Johnston Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,282enrollment
  • $5,844net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 13

49 miles from Chapel Hill

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Averett University
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Danville, VA

Averett University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,363enrollment
  • $23,781net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 850-1170SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

50 miles from Chapel Hill

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Danville Community College
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Danville, VA
 

Danville Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,274enrollment
  • $6,775net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

49 miles from Chapel Hill

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Averett University Non Traditional Programs
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Danville, VA
 

Averett University Non Traditional Programs

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 472enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

50 miles from Chapel Hill

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FAQ's

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.