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Raleigh Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Raleigh

There are at least 15 colleges in Raleigh, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 51,621 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 44,365 full-time students, and a reported 12,045 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include North Carolina State University at Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College, Shaw University and Meredith College.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of North Carolina Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • Raleigh is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Raleigh.

Raleigh QuickSchools™

We call these QuickSchools -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

ECPI College of Technology
Raleigh, North Carolina

ECPI College of Technology (ECT) has offered many different campuses, as well as online, education for several different programs for almost 40 years.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Technician, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Degree, Diploma

Medical Careers Institute
Raleigh, North Carolina

Medical Careers Institute specialized in career training for a variety of medical careers. The school offers programs at more than a dozen campuses in Virginia and the Carolinas.

  • Programs: Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Bachelor , Diploma

Strayer University
Raleigh, North Carolina

Strayer University (SU) has been providing college education for over 115 years, with many locations across the United States.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Liberal Arts, Medical Administration, Security And Law Enforcement
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Master

TechSkills
Raleigh, North Carolina

TechSkills offers higher learning education to adults who are seeking to advance their careers, or even start new ones, after extended periods of time in other endeavors.

  • Programs: Computer Science And Engineering, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate, Coursework

TechSkills Medical
Raleigh, North Carolina

Offers career training in health care. Located at 31 campus locations in 17 states

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate, Diploma

University of Phoenix
Raleigh, North Carolina

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medicine, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Doctorate, Master

Raleigh Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

School of Communication Arts
3000 Wakefield Crossing Drive
Raleigh, North Carolina 27614-7076

  • Programs: animation and special effects, audiovisual tech, web design, cinematography.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 325 students, 318 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

The Medical Arts School
6541 Meridien Drive, Suite 113
Raleigh, North Carolina 27616-3211

  • Programs: massage therapy, medical assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 89 students, 170 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Wake Technical Community College
9101 Fayetteville Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27603-5696

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, early childhood education, registered nursing, business management, criminal justice and police, commercial art, office management, medical office management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 12,238 students, 8,614 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Meredith College
3800 Hillsborough St
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607-5298

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: legal assistant, psychology, business management, interior design, medical preparatory, child development, communication studies, social work.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,202 students, 2,058 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,150 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 470-560. Math: 470-570.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Mitchells Academy
1301 Buck Jones Rd
Raleigh, North Carolina 27606

  • Programs: cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 123 students, 167 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
2101 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-7001

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, biology, communication studies, electrical engineering, computer science, accounting, psychology, civil engineering.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 31,802 students, 27,755 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 8,410 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 520-610. Math: 550-650. Writing: 510-610.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Peace College
15 E Peace St
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1194

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, communication studies, child psychology, psychology, human resources, political science and government, liberal arts and sciences, biology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 692 students, 657 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 100 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 420-510. Math: 420-510.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Saint Augustines College
1315 Oakwood Avenue
Raleigh, North Carolina 27610-2298

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: sociology, business management, health and physical education, organizational behavior, communication studies, psychology, criminal justice and safety, computer and info science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 1,284 students, 1,383 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,190 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 310-460. Math: 310-420.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Shaw University
118 East South Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, criminal justice and safety, sociology, psychology, liberal arts and sciences, social work, philosophy and religious studies, ministry.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 2,866 students, 3,243 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,195 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 330-430. Math: 320-420. Writing: 320-420.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
Durham Colleges9187,03527,7098,166
Smithfield Colleges111,5104,145 

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