2023 Most Diverse Colleges in North Carolina

• Fayetteville, NC•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  598 reviews

Freshman: So far, my experience at Methodist University has been wonderful! I am a commuting student and a freshman at Methodist. I am a Music Performance major, a small field of study at Methodist. Methodist is very inclusive and diverse with everything involving students, professors, and academics alike. Because I am a Music Performance major, I am heavily involved with the music programs that Methodist has to offer. Methodist offers vocal and instrumental lessons for students even if you are not in a music field of study. Methodist also offers ensembles for all instruments. I am currently involved with the Methodist Chamber Orchestra. My overall experience at Methodist has been wonderful. I greatly appreciate Methodist's activity and involvment with the students who live both on and off campus. This is a great school with great opportunities of education!... Read 598 reviews

• grade C+

• grade A+

• Acceptance rate 79%

• Net price $18,205

• SAT range 1110-1230

• Durham, NC•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.92 out of 5  1,181 reviews

Junior: I think Duke is the perfect balance of academics and leisure. The school spirit is unmatched and something I appreciate. A lot of professors are truly dedicated to their craft and care deeply about the students' and our education. Some professors can be challenging to deal with and not as organized, but there are a lot of resources on campus that are available for students. The food is also amazing compared to other schools, many options.... Read 1,181 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Acceptance rate 6%

• Net price $27,297

• SAT range 1470-1570

• Rocky Mount, NC•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.58 out of 5  235 reviews

Freshman: This school has provided me with an excellent education. Professors and administrators are quite useful in terms of structure and direction. The university provides several academic options as well as excellent sporting programs. My only criticism is that I wish the student life was better. The school strives to offer a variety of activities, but I wish there was more to do on or around campus.... Read 235 reviews

• grade C+

• grade A

• Acceptance rate 28%

• Net price $20,208

• SAT range 860-1120

• Davidson, NC•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.95 out of 5  332 reviews

Alum: Most of my profs were great. Since it's a small school, they're available and they invest in students! They push us to think critically. The student body's commitment to social justice is inspiring, but the administration thinks hosting panels and holding meetings to respond to racism is enough. It's not. Luckily student organizers push Davidson to go further. The party scene is ok, and there are social events for non-drinkers. There are many student activities. We're about 40 minutes from Charlotte by car but students mostly stay on campus. Counseling is free to all students, but you may have to wait 3 wks to get an appointment. Mental health is a serious issue, probably because there is so much academic pressure. Career services offers summer internship grants, job shadowing opportunities, and help applying for positions. Davidson staff in non-academic roles are incredible and during my time there, I built relationships with everyone from cafeteria workers to office administrators.... Read 332 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A

• Acceptance rate 18%

• Net price $25,794

• SAT range 1300-1460

• Charlotte, NC•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  3,387 reviews

Alum: My experience in college would be studded with immense variety of emotions apart from a sense of excitement. The mere "first day away from home" feeling does engulf you. That is to say, until you find friends that you more often than not will be bound to for life! As slowly but steadily relationships were made and acquaintances became friends, life appeared a bit brighter. The after-effects of the overrated final examinations and holidays marred by crammed library sessions exams will wear off. So hard is it to comprehend the passage of time that is college.... Read 3,387 reviews

• grade B+

• grade A

• Acceptance rate 79%

• Net price $15,682

• SAT range 1120-1320

• Charlotte, NC•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.87 out of 5  656 reviews

Freshman: Johnson and wales is one of the best schools out there. With so much Diversity it sucks you in. The kindness of the students, staff and advisors are beyond what you would expect.... Read 656 reviews

• grade C+

• grade A

• Acceptance rate 82%

• Net price $27,462

• SAT range —

• Chapel Hill, NC•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.87 out of 5  2,582 reviews

Junior: I love Chapel Hill! UNC has a really great balance between emphasis on academic efforts and social activities. As a UNC student I love being able to attend a wide variety of classes during the week then attend a football or basketball game when I have the time.... Read 2,582 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A

• Acceptance rate 20%

• Net price $11,508

• SAT range 1140-1380

• Wilson, NC•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.6 out of 5  429 reviews

Freshman: It is an amazing school that makes you feel included at all times! I am an international student from Spain and I couldn't be happier to have chose Barton as my college. It is home now. The campus is small but it is gorgeous. If you are planning in being a student-athlete I sincerely recommend Barton because it is a big family that will care about you. Every single teacher will know your name, that is for sure.... Read 429 reviews

• grade B minus

• grade A

• Acceptance rate 99%

• Net price $22,996

• SAT range 970-1150

• Greensboro, NC•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.43 out of 5  462 reviews

Senior: Guilford is a very fun institution to attend there are a lot of possibilities that the school offers and there are so many friendly and helpful staff in the financial aid department. I highly recommend coming to Guilford the rooms are really good and there are plenty of opportunities to thrive and become a part of the Guilford community. Our new President Kyle Farmbry has been very motivational and has gotten a lot of respect from the students after we lost our last President. But actions speak far louder than words do. Apply and find out for yourself!... Read 462 reviews

• grade B minus

• grade A

• Acceptance rate 82%

• Net price $25,785

• SAT range 950-1200

• Pembroke, NC•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.57 out of 5  1,186 reviews

Junior: In my experience at UNCP what I like the most is the community feel that the collage offers. With smaller class sizes it gives students the chance to connect better with their classmates teachers and advisers. At UNCP they also offer countless opportunities to be involved in things such as intramural sports, community outreaches, family days, as well as other on-campus activities.UNCP also holds a historic meaning to not only the town, but Robeson county and the Native community in surrounding areas, as UNCP was founded in 1887 with a purpose to educate Native Americans, and was the first state sponsored four year college for native Americans in the country until 1953.... Read 1,186 reviews

• grade C+

• grade A

• Acceptance rate 92%

• Net price $11,022

• SAT range 890-1140

• Wingate, NC•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.65 out of 5  763 reviews

Other: I attended Wingate during the start of Covid, so I didn't get to experience everything fully due to social distancing and everything being locked down, but Wingate has good amenities such as a gym, convenience stores, and a variety of places to eat at for students to choose from. They give you an allowance to spend at the campus stores, which is nice and helpful.... Read 763 reviews

• grade C

• grade A

• Acceptance rate 85%

• Net price $19,013

• SAT range 930-1130

• Raleigh, NC•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.34 out of 5  640 reviews

Sophomore: Shaw University, is the oldest HBCU in the south. I love the school because it’s a HBCU and there’s not any changes so far I would recommend them to change because the university progress is excellence and there’s lots of determinations in the school.... Read 640 reviews

• grade C minus

• grade A

• Acceptance rate 65%

• Net price $15,498

• SAT range —

• Boiling Springs, NC•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.68 out of 5  773 reviews

Freshman: My experience at Gardner-Webb University has been incredible. Every class that I have taken has challenged me and helped me grow into a better student and individual. The campus is gorgeous at all times of the year. The staff and fellow students are some of the kindest and most caring individuals you will ever meet. Whenever you meet someone new it feels like you have known them forever. The food is pretty good most days but every now and then, a sandwich is the best way to go. The dorms are very nice and clean. They are also in great proximity to where the classes are. Overall Gardner-Webb University is a wonderful school to further your education.... Read 773 reviews

• grade B

• grade A

• Acceptance rate 79%

• Net price $20,296

• SAT range 960-1190

• Belmont, NC•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.81 out of 5  216 reviews

Other: Belmont Abbey College allowed me to meet people from all around the world and form lifelong friendships, which made my stay there enjoyable.... Read 216 reviews

• grade C

• grade A

• Acceptance rate 99%

• Net price $21,821

• SAT range 990-1180

• Charlotte, NC•

• 4 Year

• •
  Rating 3.74 out of 5  596 reviews

Freshman: So far I have loved my experience at Queens. I love the students and my professors. I also love the atmosphere on campus. Queens has built a really great community. There is something for everyone on campus. One thing I would like to see improved on campus would be students voices being heard and students needs being met. I feel like a lot of good could come from that. Overall I have enjoyed my time at Queens. Go Royals!... Read 596 reviews

• grade B

• grade A

• Acceptance rate 69%

• Net price $29,810

• SAT range 1060-1230

• Mount Olive, NC•

• 4 Year

• •
  Rating 3.61 out of 5  370 reviews

Sophomore: The staff and students are kind and very helpful in my experience here at this school. I enjoy the overall experience here at the university so far. I hope that my next two years will be as fulfilling as the ones that I have taken so far. I'm currently on the women's soccer team as a manager and that experience has given me what I need to declare my major. I'm an English major who wants to work in sports communication. My time here at the school has had its ups and downs but one thing that I know about this school is the amount of time and effort that is put into our schooling makes it worth the pain that you could go through here. We are small and a private school but here we will be a tight community. I like that all my teachers know my name and work with me through things that aren't always school related. All in all I think that if your looking for a smaller school with a great community I would come here, if you are looking for something bigger I wouldn't.... Read 370 reviews

• grade B minus

• grade A

• Acceptance rate 83%

• Net price $16,736

• SAT range 990-1150

• Greensboro, NC•

• 4 Year

• •
  Rating 3.73 out of 5  3,105 reviews

Senior: The University of North Carolina-Greensboro is a progressive campus with excellent students and professors. I have had the opportunity to grow as a student and person and improve my leadership skills. I would recommend the college to prospective high school students. I believe the college could do a better job of providing grants and scholarships to middle income students since I only received school loans for financial aid even though I qualified via my FAFSA form for grants, scholarships, and work study.... Read 3,105 reviews

• grade B+

• grade A

• Acceptance rate 91%

• Net price $9,950

• SAT range 1020-1260

• Mars Hill, NC•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.32 out of 5  572 reviews

Freshman: I am a current student-athlete at Mars Hill University and I can not praise it enough. All the professors I have had so far are wonderful and really care about the student's education. Other staff and faculty have also been extremely nice to me. The campus is beautifully placed in the mountains with breathtaking views and stunning sunsets. I have met a greatly diverse group of people since coming here, including international students who if anything outnumber the students from local areas. There is a hard-working group of faculty who come up with activities and such to get students involved on campus while also creating learning and career opportunities. My fellow students here have welcomed me with open arms and have treated me with kindness.... Read 572 reviews

• grade B minus

• grade A

• Acceptance rate 80%

• Net price $18,717

• SAT range 940-1130

• Salisbury, NC•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.57 out of 5  347 reviews

Graduate Student: The majority of my time at Catawba is going nicely. The school's personnel and instructors are kind, and I enjoy the environment. I'd like to see the classrooms and buildings renovated because they need to be updated.The gym also need restoration because it is too tiny for a school with that many kids. The "quad," which serves as the hub of campus, is typically empty because there is little to do there. The school needs to do a better job of organizing activities so that children may interact and develop friends.... Read 347 reviews

• grade C+

• grade A

• Acceptance rate 56%

• Net price $19,276

• SAT range 990-1150

• Buies Creek, NC•

• 4 Year

• •
  Rating 3.54 out of 5  1,326 reviews

Junior: There are many great things about attending Campbell! For one, Campbell is a consistently growing school. Campbell provides for their students, and genuinely cares for their students. At Campbell, you will find resources, staff and students to assist you in every aspect of your college journey. I personally love the atmosphere, and how diverse the campus is. Campbell has many new buildings, including a new student union which is part of the bookstore, cafeteria, gym, gaming rooms, hangout spots, dance rooms, and many more. I enjoy how Campbell is always committed to their students. Campbell has changed so much, but still remains the same driven school. This school continually improves and has always had student's best-interest at heart. Through the financial process, Campbell has always had my back.. and as a new student it is refreshing. Campbell has provided so much for me, and I highly recommend others to consider Campbell in their college decision making journey.... Read 1,326 reviews

• grade B minus

• grade A minus

• Acceptance rate 87%

• Net price $23,163

• SAT range 1030-1230

• Murfreesboro, NC•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.3 out of 5  697 reviews

Sophomore: My name is AaRon Leaveah James Jr and I attended Chowan this past school year and I can honestly say that it’s not really a big school but you will get a great experience. Finishing my freshman year I made so many friends that I can call family and made so many memories. I will be a sophomore coming into the 2022-2023 year and I’m so excited to see what this year has in store in for me, I’m currently on the basketball team and I play point guard for the D2 team and Coach Burke is a great coach. The classes are small so you could get a one on one session with your professors and if you need any help they’re willing to give you that extra help, it’s really a family environment and atmosphere at Chowan University. Whoever may be reading this, if you’re looking for a college, Chowan is the place to be!... Read 697 reviews

• grade C minus

• grade A minus

• Acceptance rate 79%

• Net price $17,070

• SAT range 850-1000

• Winston-salem, NC•

• 4 Year

• •
  Rating 3.71 out of 5  850 reviews

Niche User: Small school academic benefits with a favorable student/faculty ratio wrapped in the benefits of a big school spirit. Wake has a rigorous curriculum backed by caring, involved professors. Its gorgeous tree lined campus (ranked as one of the most beautiful by Architectural Digest) has plenty of outdoor space for study and play, and has modern student housing and facilities. Downtown Winston Salem, a burgeoning area with great cafes, restaurants and arts scene, is only a short drive from campus. Although ranked #23 by US News as "best value", it is still underrated. Graduates benefit from the support of a strong alum network and a Wake diploma is highly regarded on a national level. Go Deacs!... Read 850 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A minus

• Acceptance rate 25%

• Net price $24,643

• SAT range 1270-1410

• Hickory, NC•

• 4 Year

• •
  Rating 3.74 out of 5  457 reviews

Freshman: Lenoir-Rhyne University has overall been an excellent experience! Applying to the college, getting in contact with advising and help desks have been the easiest. The campus is beautiful and very enticing. The students and staff are very pleasant to talk to and be around. Although the school is very challenging, Lenoir-Rhyne is worth every penny! The school makes getting your BSN so easy. So far there is nothing about the school that I would change. I would recommend this school to anyone who is serious about their education. Along with a great curriculum, they also have a fantastic sports regimen. Their music program brings students from all over the country to their school and continues to win awards for their skills. There is a little bit of everything for everyone. There are sororities and other clubs for extra curricular activities.... Read 457 reviews

• grade B minus

• grade A minus

• Acceptance rate 86%

• Net price $21,739

• SAT range 970-1170

• Raleigh, NC•

• 4 Year

• •
  Rating 3.84 out of 5  3,368 reviews

Alum: I loved NC State. I met my best friends while there and I am so thankful to my time there. I loved on campus for two years and I felt safe. Campus was a blast, always something to do. The gym was awesome! Food was great on campus. Going to sporting events was great! I went to soccer, ice hockey, volleyball, football, and basketball games! Such a wonderful time. I miss it!... Read 3,368 reviews

• grade A

• grade A minus

• Acceptance rate 47%

• Net price $14,328

• SAT range 1270-1440

• Greensboro, NC•

• 4 Year

• •
  Rating 3.69 out of 5  240 reviews

Niche User: The diversity and attention to detail in this school was profound. Each and every professor was deticated to pushing their students to excellence and I felt my academic needs were beyond met. There was a sense of family on campus that was instilled through faculty and students. One negative aspect of this University is the overall location. It sort of seems as if it was just squished into the middle of a town with no thought, and doesn't have much of a traditional "college" feel. Despite this, I loved the experience and education this school gave me and would reccomend.... Read 240 reviews

• grade C+

• grade A minus

• Acceptance rate 88%

• Net price $16,239

• SAT range 900-1100