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Raleigh Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Raleigh

There are at least 16 colleges in Raleigh, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 49,173 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 39,251 full-time students, and a reported 10,656 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.

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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: Computer Networking, HVAC Electrical Construction, Management and Administration, Multimedia and Web Design
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

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: Health and Human Services, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate

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: Accounting, Communication, Computer Networking, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Engineering Design, Family and Consumer, Finance, Graphic Design, History, Hospitality Management, Information Technology, International, Law, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Public, Teaching, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Master

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: Accounting, Communication, Computer Networking, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Engineering Design, Family and Consumer, Finance, Graphic Design, History, Hospitality Management, Information Technology, International, Law, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Public, Teaching, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma, 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 Networking, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Multimedia and Web Design, Technologies
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate

TechSkills - Medical
Raleigh, North Carolina

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

  • Programs: Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, 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: Accounting, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Finance, Information Technology, International, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Master

Raleigh Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

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

  • Programs: massage therapy, aesthetician and skin care.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 42 students, 31 full-time equivalent.

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, criminal justice and police, computer networking, criminal justice and safety, MIS, architectural engineering tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 11,832 students, 6,809 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: psychology, business management, legal assistant, interior design, medical preparatory, accounting, fashion merchandising, communication studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,168 students, 1,861 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,016 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 470-570. Math: 470-560.
  • 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: 92 students, 81 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, electrical engineering, computer science, communication studies, biology, computer engineering, psychology, civil engineering.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 30,148 students, 25,810 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 6,913 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 530-630. Math: 570-660.
  • 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: Several programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, psychology, business management, communication studies, biology, human resources, design and visual communication, Spanish language.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 668 students, 655 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 491 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 430-520. Math: 420-510.
  • Flexibility: 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: health and physical education, organizational behavior, communication studies, business management, computer and info science, criminal justice and safety, psychology, biology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 1,163 students, 1,137 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,023 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 400-430. Math: 410-430.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

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

  • Programs: commercial art, cinematography, audiovisual tech, computer support.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 298 students, 298 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 8 student capacity.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Shaw University
118 E South St
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, criminal justice and safety, psychology, social work, ministry, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, mass communication.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 2,762 students, 2,569 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,205 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 330-440. Math: 320-440.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. 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 2005.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
Cary Colleges194,536  
Durham Colleges8187,03528,1968,707
Morrisville Colleges35,208  
Smithfield Colleges111,5104,095 

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