INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING


CHATHAM COUNTY

Central Carolina Community College
www.cccc.edu
800-682-8353
Opened in 1992, five complete curriculum programs are offered at this Pittsboro campus.
Enrollment: 17,000+



DURHAM COUNTY

Duke University
www.duke.edu
919-684-8111
Founded in 1839, it is known for the high caliber of its faculty as well as its research and academic programs. It is also known as an international center for medicine, with Duke University Hospital being the largest hospital in the state.
Enrollment: 10,800

North Carolina Central University
www.nccu.edu
919-530-7345
As part of the University of North Carolina system, along with its regular programs, this institution offers a wide selection of courses in the evening with many degrees available to students attending evening classes only.
Enrollment: 5,191

Durham Technical Community College
www.durhamtech.org
919-686-3300
This college has dozens of satellite locations in the Research Triangle Area.

 
JOHNSTON COUNTY
 
Johnston Community College
www.johnston.cc.nc.us
919-934-3051
This college provides comprehensive occupational, general and continuing education instruction in almost 30 areas. Enrollment: 3,050


ORANGE COUNTY
   
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
www.unc.edu
919-962-2211
Founded in 1793, this is the country's first state university. Ranked as one of the top research institutions in the nation, the university is also known for its achievements in teaching and public service. Enrollment: 24,180


WAKE COUNTY

North Carolina State University
www.ncsu.edu
919-515-2011
This is the largest university in the University of North Carolina system. Founded in 1887, it is nationally known for research, teaching, and outreach in the areas of science and technology, social science, the humanities and a wide array of professional programs. Enrollment: 28,011

Meredith College
www.meredith.edu
919-760-8556
Founded in 1891, this is the largest private four-year women's college in the southeast. Enrollment: 2,534

Peace College
www.peace.edu
800-PEACE-47
Founded in 1857 and affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA), this is a private liberal arts and sciences college for women. Enrollment: 562

St. Augustine's College
www.st-aug.edu
919-516-4242
Founded in 1867, it is supported by the Episcopal Church and offers Arts and Sciences bachelor degrees in 36 areas of concentration. Enrollment: 1,492

Shaw University
www.shawuniversity.edu
919-546-8200
Founded in 1865, this is a co-educational, church-related institute with an accent on the liberal arts.
Enrollment: 2,529

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
www.sebts.edu
919-761-2100
Founded in 1950 by the Southern Baptist Convention, this is ranked as the sixth largest seminary in the nation. Enrollment: 1,700

Wake Technical Community College
www.wake.tec.nc.us
919-662-3500
Associate degrees, vocational programs, or certificates can be earned in more than 90 different curriculum programs. They also offer continuing education programs at flexible hours.


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