Colleges Near Tar Heel

Colleges and universities near me in the Tar Heel, North Carolina area

There are 70 colleges within 100 miles of Tar Heel enrolling a total of 292,646 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in North Carolina with a population of 117, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Tar Heel. The nearest college is Bladen Community College in Dublin at a distance of 6.9 miles from Tar Heel. Driving time to these schools from Tar Heel 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 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 Tar Heel.
Tar Heel, NC within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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North Carolina Central University
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HBCU
Durham, NC

North Carolina Central University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#11 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 7,553enrollment
  • $13,708net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 810-1130SAT range
  • 15-23ACT range
  • 3.27Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

86 miles from Tar Heel

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Wilson Community College
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Wilson, NC
 

Wilson Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,779enrollment
  • $8,322net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

86 miles from Tar Heel

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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

85 miles from Tar Heel

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Duke University
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Durham, NC

Duke University

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in America

  • 18,023enrollment
  • $23,694net price
  • 6%acceptance rate
  • 1490-1570SAT range
  • 34-35ACT range
  • 3.94Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 3

88 miles from Tar Heel

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Randolph Community College
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Asheboro, NC
 

Randolph Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,469enrollment
  • $8,104net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

87 miles from Tar Heel

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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

88 miles from Tar Heel

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Stanly Community College
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Albemarle, NC
 

Stanly Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,319enrollment
  • $6,063net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

92 miles from Tar Heel

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Wingate University
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Wingate, NC

Wingate University

Private 4 Year

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#13 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 3,396enrollment
  • $18,823net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 980-1180SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

95 miles from Tar Heel

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Williamsburg Technical College
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Kingstree, SC
 

Williamsburg Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 673enrollment
  • $7,358net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

95 miles from Tar Heel

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Pitt Community College
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Winterville, NC
 

Pitt Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

96 miles from Tar Heel

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Alamance Community College
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Graham, NC
 

Alamance Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,939enrollment
  • $16,861net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from Tar Heel

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Craven Community College
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New Bern, NC
 

Craven Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,701enrollment
  • $6,055net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Tar Heel

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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

99 miles from Tar Heel

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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

100 miles from Tar Heel

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Pfeiffer University
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Misenheimer, NC

Pfeiffer University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,076enrollment
  • $21,575net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 891-1165SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.18Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

99 miles from Tar Heel

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Miller Motte College Greenville
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Greenville, NC
 

Miller Motte College Greenville

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

99 miles from Tar Heel

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Bladen Community College and is 6.9 miles from Tar Heel. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Bladen Community College are $2,558 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Bladen 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.