Colleges Near Princeton

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

There are 35 colleges within 50 miles of Princeton enrolling a total of 139,281 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in North Carolina with a population of 1,194, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Princeton. The nearest college is Johnston Community College in Smithfield at a distance of 10 miles from Princeton. Driving time to these schools from Princeton should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is North Carolina State University at Raleigh in Raleigh which is ranked #123 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, 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 Princeton.
Princeton, NC within 50 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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  • 2,645enrollment
  • $7,102net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Princeton

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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

38 miles from Princeton

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Miller Motte College Cary
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Cary, NC
 

Miller Motte College Cary

Private 2 Year

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  • 377enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Princeton

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Shepherds Theological Seminary
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Cary, NC
 

Shepherds Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

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  • 161enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Princeton

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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

40 miles from Princeton

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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

41 miles from Princeton

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Edgecombe Community College
E
Tarboro, NC
 

Edgecombe Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,313enrollment
  • $5,996net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

44 miles from Princeton

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Pitt Community College
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Winterville, NC
 

Pitt Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 7,144enrollment
  • $7,291net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

43 miles from Princeton

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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

  • 1,337enrollment
  • $18,701net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 860-1120SAT range
  • 15-21ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

44 miles from Princeton

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Miller Motte College Greenville
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Greenville, NC
 

Miller Motte College Greenville

Private 2 Year

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  • 140enrollment
  • $21,648net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

43 miles from Princeton

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East Carolina University
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Greenville, NC

East Carolina University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 27,151enrollment
  • $14,410net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1170SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

46 miles from Princeton

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Louisburg College
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Louisburg, NC

Louisburg College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

45 miles from Princeton

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Methodist University
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Fayetteville, NC
 

Methodist University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,811enrollment
  • $28,129net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1063-1200SAT range
  • 23-26ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

46 miles from Princeton

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Miller Motte College Fayetteville
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Fayetteville, NC
 

Miller Motte College Fayetteville

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 191enrollment
  • $2,982net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Princeton

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Harrison College
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Morrisville, NC
 

Harrison College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 89enrollment
  • $20,573net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Princeton

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Fayetteville State University
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HBCU
Fayetteville, NC

Fayetteville State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#16 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 6,787enrollment
  • $6,355net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 870-1060SAT range
  • 14-19ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

50 miles from Princeton

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Apex School of Theology
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Durham, NC
 

Apex School of Theology

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 554enrollment
  • $10,745net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

50 miles from Princeton

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Johnston Community College and is 10 miles from Princeton. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Johnston Community College are $2,657 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Johnston 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.