Best colleges in Charlotte

College on Capitol Hill

Live amongst monuments of our country as you learn to be part of it

Why spend a weekend in Washington D.C. sightseeing when you could spend years experiencing all our nation’s capital has to offer? Fifteen colleges and universities call this inter-state city home, as do many different cultures — and 200 foreign embassies and international organizations.* If you have an interest in government, law, lobbying, education, finance, public policy, scientific research, or more, come join us in the 4th largest metro economy in the United States. A degree here will start your career off on the right foot with average weekly wages of $1,575, the 4th highest in the country.

And while you’re finding your perfect university, you’ll find there’s plenty to do when the books close. From the National Mall and Zoo to festivals and other famous monuments, you can be entertained and educated at the same time — oh, and did we mention most of these attractions are free? So you can spend your money on the tasty dining options, farmers’ markets, and night life. At a Washington D.C. school, you’ll enjoy all four seasons of all four years. Explore your options and discover the university of your dreams today.

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Best Four Year Universities in Charlotte

University of North Carolina at Charlotte offers 248 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 8,157 students graduated with students earning 5,531 Bachelor's degrees, 1,754 Master's degrees, 694 Certificates, and 178 Doctoral degrees.

Queens University of Charlotte offers 98 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 658 students graduated with students earning 377 Bachelor's degrees, 254 Master's degrees, and 27 Certificates.

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Catawba College
Salisbury, NC

Catawba College offers 55 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize suburb. In 2022, 287 students graduated with students earning 263 Bachelor's degrees, and 24 Master's degrees.

Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC

Winthrop University offers 97 degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a small city. In 2022, 1,230 students graduated with students earning 855 Bachelor's degrees, 336 Master's degrees, and 39 Certificates.

Johnson C Smith University offers 26 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 239 students graduated with students earning 214 Bachelor's degrees, and 25 Master's degrees.

Livingstone College
Salisbury, NC

Livingstone College offers 29 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize suburb. In 2022, 147 students graduated with students earning 137 Bachelor's degrees, and 10 Associate's degrees.

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte offers 24 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 369 students graduated with students earning 217 Associate's degrees, and 152 Bachelor's degrees.

Wingate University
Wingate, NC

Wingate University offers 56 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2022, 836 students graduated with students earning 515 Bachelor's degrees, 171 Doctoral degrees, 128 Master's degrees, and 22 Certificates.

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences offers 20 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2022, 236 students graduated with students earning 107 Associate's degrees, 69 Master's degrees, and 60 Bachelor's degrees.

Belmont Abbey College
Belmont, NC

Belmont Abbey College offers 29 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize suburb. In 2022, 286 students graduated with students earning 286 Bachelor's degrees.

Best Community Colleges in Charlotte

Gaston College
Dallas, NC

Gaston College offers 120 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a midsize suburb. In 2022, 821 students graduated with students earning 721 Associate's degrees, and 100 Certificates.

University of South Carolina-Lancaster offers 4 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a faraway town. In 2022, 177 students graduated with students earning 177 Associate's degrees.

York Technical College
Rock Hill, SC

York Technical College offers 73 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a small city. In 2022, 725 students graduated with students earning 670 Associate's degrees, and 55 Certificates.

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College offers 101 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a midsize suburb. In 2022, 934 students graduated with students earning 788 Associate's degrees, and 146 Certificates.

Mitchell Community College
Statesville, NC

Mitchell Community College offers 90 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2022, 471 students graduated with students earning 417 Associate's degrees, and 54 Certificates.

Central Piedmont Community College offers 135 degree programs. It's a large, public, two-year college in a large city. In 2022, 2,538 students graduated with students earning 2,389 Associate's degrees, and 149 Certificates.

List of all colleges in Charlotte

School Average Tuition Student Teacher Ratio Enrolled Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Logo University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC
2/5
28 : 1 29,551
Queens University of Charlotte Logo Queens University of Charlotte Charlotte, NC
5/5
15 : 1 1,873
Southeastern College-Charlotte Logo Southeastern College-Charlotte Charlotte, NC
4/5
  142
Catawba College Logo Catawba College Salisbury, NC
5/5
13 : 1 1,172
Winthrop University Logo Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC
4/5
19 : 1 4,712