Colleges Near Princeton

There are no colleges in Princeton, but 29 are within 50 miles, enrolling 144,978 students combined.

The closest option is Johnston Community College in Smithfield, 10 miles from Princeton (about 12-17 minutes by car). Princeton (pop. 1,194) is in North Carolina.

North Carolina State University at Raleigh in Raleigh ranks #124 nationally. Wake Technical Community College in Raleigh has the lowest tuition at $2,254 per year.

Results are sorted by distance from Princeton. Browse public and private 2-year and 4-year schools near Princeton. For a more affordable start, see community colleges near Princeton.

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Princeton, NC within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 Year 2 Year
Johnston Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Smithfield, NC
  • | 0 reviews
  • 10 miles from Princeton

Johnston Community College is a public community college known for undergraduate programs in nursing and emergency medical science. Most students commute to the small-town campus in Smithfield.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $3,824
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Wayne Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Goldsboro, NC
  • | 0 reviews
  • 13 miles from Princeton

Wayne Community College is a public community college known for associate programs in nursing and aviation systems technology. Most students commute to its campus in Goldsboro.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $2,215
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University of Mount Olive Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Mount Olive, NC
  • | 0 reviews
  • 19 miles from Princeton

Mount Olive is a private Christian university known for undergraduate agriculture and business. The residential campus is in the small town of Mount Olive in eastern North Carolina.

#15 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina 3/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 990-1150
  • Avg GPA 2.85
  • Acceptance Rate 76%
  • Net Price $18,853
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Barton College Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Wilson, NC
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews
  • 23 miles from Princeton

Barton is a private liberal arts college known for undergraduate nursing and education. The residential campus is in the small city of Wilson in eastern North Carolina.

#16 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina 3/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 970-1150
  • Avg GPA 3.25
  • Acceptance Rate 94%
  • Net Price $23,962
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Wilson Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Wilson, NC
  • | 0 reviews
  • 24 miles from Princeton

Wilson Community College is a public community college known for associate degree programs in nursing and industrial technologies. Most students commute to the campus in Wilson.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $3,594
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Southeastern Free Will Baptist Bible College Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Wendell, North Carolina
  • | 0 reviews
  • 27 miles from Princeton

Southeastern Free Will Baptist College is a small private Bible college known for undergraduate biblical studies and pastoral ministry. The campus is in the small town of Wendell near Raleigh.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $15,176
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Heritage Bible College Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Dunn, NC
  • | 0 reviews
  • 30 miles from Princeton

Heritage Bible College is a small private Bible college known for undergraduate biblical studies and ministry training. The campus is in the small town of Dunn.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.85
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $18,684
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Campbell University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Buies Creek, NC
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews
  • 33 miles from Princeton

Campbell is a private Baptist university known for undergraduate health sciences, business, and PGA golf management. The rural campus anchors the small town of Buies Creek.

#7 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina 6/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1030-1230
  • Avg GPA 3.52
  • Acceptance Rate 87%
  • Net Price $25,736
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Wake Technical Community College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 2.0 | 2 reviews
  • 33 miles from Princeton

Wake Tech is a large public community college known for undergraduate nursing, information technology, and technical career programs. Students attend classes across multiple campuses in the greater Raleigh area.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $10,767
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William Peace University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 3.0 | 2 reviews
  • 35 miles from Princeton

William Peace is a small private university known for undergraduate business, communication, and liberal arts programs. The compact historic campus sits in downtown Raleigh.

4/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1080-1225
  • Avg GPA 3.67
  • Acceptance Rate 94%
  • Net Price $24,216
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Saint Augustine's University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Raleigh, NC
  • | 0 reviews
  • 34 miles from Princeton

Saint Augustine's is a private historically Black university with undergraduate programs in business, education, and the sciences. The compact urban campus sits in Raleigh.

3/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 780-940
  • Avg GPA 2.5
  • Acceptance Rate 34%
  • Net Price $19,688
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Sampson Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Clinton, NC
  • | 0 reviews
  • 35 miles from Princeton

Sampson Community College is a public community college known for undergraduate programs in nursing and agribusiness. The small campus is located in the town of Clinton in rural eastern North Carolina.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $4,261
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Shaw University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Raleigh, NC
  • | 0 reviews
  • 34 miles from Princeton

Shaw is a private HBCU known for undergraduate business, education, and social work. The urban campus in Raleigh is the oldest historically Black college in the South.

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  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.6
  • Acceptance Rate 80%
  • Net Price $16,445
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Miller Motte College Raleigh Campus
 

  • Private 2 Year
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 1.5 | 4 reviews
  • 35 miles from Princeton
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $22,736
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North Carolina State University at Raleigh Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 5.0 | 4 reviews
  • 36 miles from Princeton

NC State is a large public university known for undergraduate engineering, agriculture, and textiles. The campus sits in Raleigh within North Carolina's Research Triangle.

#23 Best Public Universities in America 8/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1300-1470
  • Avg GPA 3.83
  • Acceptance Rate 42%
  • Net Price $15,522
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James Sprunt Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Kenansville, NC
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews
  • 37 miles from Princeton

James Sprunt is a public community college offering associate degrees and technical certificate programs. The campus is located in the small rural town of Kenansville in eastern North Carolina.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $4,589
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Lenoir Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Kinston, NC
  • | 0 reviews
  • 37 miles from Princeton

Lenoir Community College is a public community college offering associate degrees and career and technical education programs. Most students commute to the campus in Kinston from surrounding eastern North Carolina communities.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.84
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $7,539
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Meredith College Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Raleigh, NC
  • | 0 reviews
  • 38 miles from Princeton

Meredith is a private women's college known for undergraduate business, education, and design. The residential campus sits in Raleigh near the state's government district.

#6 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina 7/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1098-1348
  • Avg GPA 3.52
  • Acceptance Rate 74%
  • Net Price $24,323
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