4 colleges · North Carolina
Colleges in Durham, NC
Durham, North Carolina has 4 colleges in our data: 3 four-year and 1 two-year. The largest is Duke University with 6,442 undergraduates.
Colleges 4Undergrads 16,537Most selective Duke University (5.7%)Lowest net price $16,708
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Duke UniversityPrivate nonprofit 4-year · 6,442 undergrads
- Admit
- 5.7%
- Net price
- $23,706
- Grad rate
- 96%
North Carolina Central UniversityPublic 4-year · 6,081 undergrads
- Admit
- 87%
- Net price
- $16,708
- Grad rate
- 47%
Watts College of NursingPrivate nonprofit 4-year · 124 undergrads
- Admit
- n/a
- Net price
- n/a
- Grad rate
- n/a
Durham Technical Community CollegePublic 2-year · 3,890 undergrads
- Admit
- Open admission
- Net price
- $3,152
- Complete
- 31%
Compare them in a table
| College | Type | Undergrads | Acceptance rate | Avg net price | Graduation rate | Earnings after 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke UniversityDurham, NC | Private nonprofit 4-year | 6,442 | 5.7% | $23,706 | 96% | $113,937 |
| North Carolina Central UniversityDurham, NC | Public 4-year | 6,081 | 87% | $16,708 | 47% | $46,956 |
| Watts College of NursingDurham, NC | Private nonprofit 4-year | 124 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Durham Technical Community CollegeDurham, NC | Public 2-year | 3,890 | Open | $3,152 | 31% | $40,827 |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are in Durham?
4 colleges in Durham, North Carolina mostly award associate or bachelor's degrees: 3 four-year and 1 two-year.
What is the cheapest 4-year college in Durham?
North Carolina Central University, with an average net price of $16,708 a year after grants.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.