Colleges Near Hickory

Colleges and universities near me in the Hickory, North Carolina area

There are 2 colleges in Hickory and 30 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 129,854 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in North Carolina with a population of 40,010, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Hickory. Driving time to these schools from Hickory should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Davidson College in Davidson which is ranked #37 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of North Carolina at Charlotte enrolling 29,551 students. In terms of affordability, McDowell Technical Community College in Marion 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 Hickory.
Hickory, NC within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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Charlotte, NC

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Public 4 Year

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#6 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 29,551enrollment
  • $13,951net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1290SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

45 miles from Hickory

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Johnson & Wales University Charlotte
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Charlotte, NC
 

Johnson & Wales University Charlotte

Private 4 Year

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#12 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,140enrollment
  • $29,238net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 890-1122SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

44 miles from Hickory

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Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
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Concord, NC
 

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

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  • 528enrollment
  • $17,217net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 945-1075SAT range
  • 20-24ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

46 miles from Hickory

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Central Piedmont Community College
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Charlotte, NC

Central Piedmont Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 17,694enrollment
  • $6,608net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

46 miles from Hickory

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Catawba College
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Salisbury, NC

Catawba College

Private 4 Year

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#7 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,172enrollment
  • $19,701net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1210SAT range
  • 18-27ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

47 miles from Hickory

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King's College
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Charlotte, NC
 

King's College

Private 2 Year

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  • 314enrollment
  • $15,794net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

46 miles from Hickory

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University of Phoenix Charlotte Campus
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Charlotte, North Carolina
 

University of Phoenix Charlotte Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,010enrollment
  • $17,975net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

46 miles from Hickory

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New Life Theological Seminary
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Charlotte, NC
 

New Life Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

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  • 113enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

45 miles from Hickory

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Livingstone College
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HBCU
Salisbury, NC

Livingstone College

Private 4 Year

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  • 839enrollment
  • $15,914net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 800-960SAT range
  • 14-21ACT range
  • 2.64Estimated Avg GPA

47 miles from Hickory

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Queens University of Charlotte
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Charlotte, NC

Queens University of Charlotte

Private 4 Year

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#4 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,873enrollment
  • $29,459net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1255SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.41Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 7

47 miles from Hickory

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Rowan Cabarrus Community College
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Salisbury, NC
 

Rowan Cabarrus Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 6,754enrollment
  • $5,919net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Hickory

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DeVry University North Carolina
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Charlotte, North Carolina
 

DeVry University North Carolina

Private 4 Year

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  • 825enrollment
  • -net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Hickory

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Catawba Valley Community College and is 3.5 miles from Hickory. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Catawba Valley Community College are $2,367 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Catawba Valley 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.