Charlotte, North Carolina (NC) Colleges and Universities

Charlotte is the largest city in North Carolina and is home to a multitude of 4-year universities and 2-year community colleges, including the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Central Piedmont Community College. Another higher learning institution is Gaston College in nearby Dallas, NC.

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Largest Colleges and Universities near Charlotte, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC) is the fourth-largest school out of 16 within the University of North Carolina system. UNCC began as Charlotte College in 1946 to fulfill the needs of veterans returning from World War II and then took on its current name in 1965. Today students can pursue bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees as well as post-baccalaureate and post-master's certificates at one of the school's seven colleges. Undergraduate degree programs are offered in subjects such as software and information systems, music, marketing and athletic training, while graduate degree programs are available in counseling, art administration, applied physics, public policy studies and more. In its 2009 rankings, U.S. News & World Report named UNCC as one of the Top Ten National Up and Coming Universities.

Contact Information

Address: 9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28223
Phone Number: (704) 687-2000

Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, NC

The Central Industrial Education Center and Mecklenburg College joined in 1963 to become Central Piedmont Community College. With its main campus in Charlotte, the 2-year community college has five additional campuses scattered throughout Mecklenburg County. Students can choose among diploma, associate's degree or certificate programs in more than 100 academic areas of study, including accounting, business administration, interior design, turfgrass management technology, interpreter education and dental hygiene. The college also offers distance learning services with more than 250 online classes available each semester.

Contact Information

Address: 1201 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204
Phone Number: (704) 330-2722

Gaston College in Dallas, NC

Gaston College's main campus sits in Dallas, 20 miles northwest of Charlotte. Two satellite campuses are located in nearby Lincolnton and Belmont. Certificate, diploma and associate's degree programs are offered in areas such as biotechnology, computer programming, paralegal technology, medical assisting, fire protection technology and architectural technology. Students can also opt to take courses through the school's virtual campus, which offers online courses or interactive video conferences. The 2-year community college is strictly a commuter higher learning institution and does not have any housing on campus.

Contact Information

Address: 201 Hwy. 321 S., Dallas, NC 28034
Phone Number: (704) 922-6200

Top 20 Largest Colleges and Universities near Charlotte, North Carolina

College/University	Student Population	Institution Type
University of North Carolina at Charlotte	23,300	4-year, Public
Central Piedmont Community College	18,608	2-year, Public
Gaston College	5,334	2-year, Public
York Technical College	5,098	2-year, Public
Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte	2,436	4-year, primarily associate's, Private not-for-profit
Queens University in Charlotte	2,302	4-year, Private not-for-profit
Davidson College	1,668	4-year, Private not-for-profit
Johnson C. Smith University	1,571	4-year, Private not-for-profit
NASCAR Technical Institute	1,528	2-year, Private for-profit
Belmont Abbey College	1,497	4-year, Private not-for-profit
University of Phoenix - Charlotte Campus	1,204	4-year, Private for-profit
The Art Institute of Charlotte	1,027	4-year, primarily associate's, Private for-profit
ITT Technical Institute - Charlotte South	649	4-year, Private for-profit
DeVry University - North Carolina	642	4-year, Private for-profit
King's College	588	2-year, Private for-profit
Carolinas College of Health Sciences	528	2-year, Public
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences	372	4-year, primarily associate's, Private not-for-profit
Southeastern Institute - Charlotte	290	<2-year, Private for-profit
TechSkills - Charlotte	261	<2-year, Private for-profit