List of colleges and universities in North Carolina University of North Carolina system University of North Carolina system

| School | Locations | Control | Type_ | Enrollment_2012 | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State University | Boone | Public | Master`s University | 17589 | 1899 |
| East Carolina University | Greenville | Public | Doctoral/Research University | 26946 | 1907 |
| Elizabeth City State University | Elizabeth City | Public | Master`s University | 2878 | 1891 |
| Fayetteville State University | Fayetteville | Public | Master`s University | 6060 | 1867 |
| North Carolina Central University | Durham | Public | Master`s University | 8604 | 1909 |
| North Carolina State University | Raleigh | Public | Doctoral/Research University | 34340 | 1887 |
| University of North Carolina at Asheville | Asheville | Public | Master`s University | 3751 | 1927 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill | Public | Doctoral/Research University | 29282 | 1789 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte | Public | Doctoral/Research University | 26232 | 1946 |