Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Colleges Near Chapel Hill North Carolina

There are a variety of education options in the Chapel Hill area


Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and nearby cities Raleigh and Durham have a high concentration of students, as there are several major universities in the area. Duke University, North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are all engaged with the Research Triangle Park, which is the largest science park in North America.


The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill


The University of North Carolina offers 77 bachelor's, 107 master's, 69 doctoral and six professional degree programs through 14 different schools. Over 7,000 degrees are awarded each year, with a total enrollment over 25,000 students. UNC has a staff of 3,500 and has an extensive financial aid program for eligible low-income students.


University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill


210 Pittsboro St.


Chapel Hill, NC 27599


919-962-2091


unc.edu


Duke University


Duke University, with a total enrollment of over 13,000 students, awards bachelor's, master's, doctoral and professional degrees. Duke University Medical Center has extensive clinical training and research programs and is part of the Duke University Health System, which includes two hospitals in the Raleigh-Durham area.


Duke University


3001 Cameron Blvd.


Durham, NC 27705


919-660-1000


duke.edu


North Carolina State University


North Carolina State University offers 115 bachelor's degrees, 169 master's degrees, 62 doctoral degrees as well as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. NCSU is the largest four-year university in North Carolina with over 33,000 students enrolled. Over 70 percent of NCSU's faculty is engaged in sponsored research.


North Carolina State University


2701 Sullivan Drive


Raleigh, NC 27607


919-831-1564


ncsu.edu


North Carolina Central University


North Carolina Central University awards bachelor's degrees for over 100 fields of study and master's degrees in 40 disciplines. NCCU's enrollment is around 9,000 students. This historically black university has a diverse student body, with international studies and exchange programs that attract students from more than 12 campuses.


North Carolina Central University


1801 Fayetteville St.


Durham, NC 27707


919-530-6100


nccu.edu


Peace College


Peace College, a women's college, awards baccalaureate degrees in 16 majors and enrolls 700 women each year. While the college is independent, it has a historic affiliation with the USA Presbyterian Church. All graduates complete an internship within their area of study.


Peace College


15 E. Peace St.


Raleigh, NC 27604


800-PEACE-47


peace.edu







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