Colleges Near Kinston

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

There 62 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 281,826 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in North Carolina with a population of 21,677, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Kinston. Driving time to these schools from Kinston should be less than 2 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 37,323 students. In terms of affordability, Fayetteville State University in Fayetteville offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,000 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 Kinston.
Kinston, NC within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Nash Community College
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Rocky Mount, NC
 

Nash Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,425enrollment
  • $5,870net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

51 miles from Kinston

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North Carolina Wesleyan College
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Rocky Mount, NC
 

North Carolina Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#15 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,345enrollment
  • $19,111net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 860-1120SAT range
  • 15-21ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

52 miles from Kinston

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Heritage Bible College
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Dunn, NC
 

Heritage Bible College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 33enrollment
  • $14,219net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.85Avg GPA

58 miles from Kinston

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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
  • $14,423net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

59 miles from Kinston

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Carteret Community College
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Morehead City, NC
 

Carteret Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,579enrollment
  • $13,524net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

61 miles from Kinston

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Campbell University
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Buies Creek, NC

Campbell University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 5,115enrollment
  • $24,517net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1230SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

65 miles from Kinston

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William Peace University
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Raleigh, NC

William Peace University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 730enrollment
  • $24,503net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1280SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

69 miles from Kinston

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Saint Augustines College
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HBCU
Raleigh, NC

Saint Augustines College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 943enrollment
  • $18,373net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 780-940SAT range
  • 12-16ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

68 miles from Kinston

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Shaw University
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HBCU
Raleigh, NC

Shaw University

Private 4 Year

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  • 962enrollment
  • $14,111net price
  • 30%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 30

68 miles from Kinston

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Wake Technical Community College
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Raleigh, NC

Wake Technical Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 22,763enrollment
  • $8,493net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

68 miles from Kinston

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Miller Motte College Raleigh
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Raleigh, NC
 

Miller Motte College Raleigh

Private 2 Year

4 reviews

 

  • 214enrollment
  • $21,131net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

68 miles from Kinston

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Louisburg College
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Louisburg, NC

Louisburg College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 413enrollment
  • $25,326net price
  • 32%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.34Avg GPA

70 miles from Kinston

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North Carolina State University at Raleigh
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Raleigh, NC

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#20 Best Public Universities in America

  • 37,323enrollment
  • $14,860net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1460SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

70 miles from Kinston

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Meredith College
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Raleigh, NC

Meredith College

Private 4 Year

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#6 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,576enrollment
  • $23,405net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1260SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

71 miles from Kinston

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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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  • 2,926enrollment
  • $11,395net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 920-1230SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

71 miles from Kinston

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Living Arts College
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Raleigh, NC
 

Living Arts College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 203enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

71 miles from Kinston

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Methodist University
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Fayetteville, NC
 

Methodist University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,768enrollment
  • $25,786net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1220SAT range
  • 23-25ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

73 miles from Kinston

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University of Phoenix Raleigh Campus
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Raleigh, North Carolina
 

University of Phoenix Raleigh Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 471enrollment
  • $18,872net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

72 miles from Kinston

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Lenoir Community College and is 3.1 miles from Kinston. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Lenoir Community College are $2,568 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Lenoir 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.