Best Raleigh Private Colleges

5 private colleges near Raleigh, and 1 within city limits, enrolling 26,984 students across the metro.

Duke University in Durham ranks #2 nationally and leads the Raleigh area. Meredith College enrolls the most students with 1,465 currently taking classes. Barton College has the lowest tuition at $37,250 per year.

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Duke University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Durham, NC
  • 5.0 | 6 reviews
  • Jan 3 application deadline

Duke is a highly selective private university known for undergraduate public policy, biomedical engineering, and economics. The residential campus in Durham centers on Collegiate Gothic quads and a separate East Campus for first-year housing.

#2 Best Colleges in America 10/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1500-1570
  • Predicted Avg GPA 3.94
  • Acceptance Rate 6%
  • Net Price $21,981
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Meredith College Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Raleigh, NC
  • | 0 reviews
  • Feb 15 application deadline

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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Campbell University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Buies Creek, NC
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews

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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Methodist University Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Fayetteville, NC
  • | 0 reviews

Methodist University is a private university known for undergraduate PGA golf management and business. The campus sits in Fayetteville near Fort Liberty.

#11 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1080-1250
  • Avg GPA 3.58
  • Acceptance Rate 75%
  • Net Price $26,334
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Barton College Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Wilson, NC
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews

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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