Colleges Near Waves

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

There are 101 colleges within 200 miles of Waves enrolling a total of 401,790 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in North Carolina with a population of 134, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Waves. The nearest college is Elizabeth City State University in Elizabeth City at a distance of 64.3 miles from Waves. Driving time to these schools from Waves should be less than 4 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, Elizabeth City State University in Elizabeth City 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 Waves.
Waves, NC within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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University of North Carolina at Wilmington
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Wilmington, NC

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 17,843enrollment
  • $18,709net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1370SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.56Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

165 miles from Waves

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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
  • $14,546net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

166 miles from Waves

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Cape Fear Community College
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Wilmington, NC
 

Cape Fear Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 14,170enrollment
  • $8,145net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

168 miles from Waves

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Sampson Community College
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Clinton, NC
 

Sampson Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,590enrollment
  • $5,950net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

168 miles from Waves

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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

173 miles from Waves

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Bryant and Stratton College Richmond
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North Chesterfield, VA
 

Bryant and Stratton College Richmond

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 741enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

174 miles from Waves

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Virginia Commonwealth University
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Richmond, VA

Virginia Commonwealth University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 28,082enrollment
  • $21,294net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1290SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 18

176 miles from Waves

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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

175 miles from Waves

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Virginia Union University
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HBCU
Richmond, VA

Virginia Union University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#17 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,860enrollment
  • $21,057net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 813-990SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.71Avg GPA

177 miles from Waves

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Centura College Richmond Main
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Richmond, VA
 

Centura College Richmond Main

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 149enrollment
  • $28,564net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

176 miles from Waves

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Miller Motte College Raleigh
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Raleigh, NC
 

Miller Motte College Raleigh

Private 2 Year

4 reviews

 

  • 166enrollment
  • $22,728net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

176 miles from Waves

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Virginia College
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Richmond, VA
 

Virginia College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 440enrollment
  • $21,062net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

176 miles from Waves

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Heritage Bible College
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Dunn, NC
 

Heritage Bible College

Private 4 Year

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  • 26enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.85Avg GPA

178 miles from Waves

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William Peace University
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Raleigh, NC

William Peace University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 713enrollment
  • $23,041net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1033-1151SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

179 miles from Waves

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Saint Augustines College
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HBCU
Raleigh, NC

Saint Augustines College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#19 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,108enrollment
  • $20,081net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 780-940SAT range
  • 12-16ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

178 miles from Waves

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Vance Granville Community College
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Henderson, NC
 

Vance Granville Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,814enrollment
  • $3,193net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

177 miles from Waves

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Shaw University
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HBCU
Raleigh, NC

Shaw University

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,067enrollment
  • $14,204net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 30

179 miles from Waves

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Fortis College Richmond
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Richmond, VA
 

Fortis College Richmond

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 353enrollment
  • $27,382net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

179 miles from Waves

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FAQ's

The closest community college is College of the Albemarle and is 67.3 miles from Waves. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at College of the Albemarle are $2,260 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

College of the Albemarle 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.