The Best Winston-Salem Four Year Colleges

Winston-Salem, North Carolina area Colleges

There are 3 ranked four year colleges within the Winston-Salem city limits and 19 four year colleges within a 50 mile radius. Area colleges collectively enroll a total of 67,630 students. If you're looking for a large school, University of North Carolina at Greensboro enrolls the most students with 826 currently taking classes. In terms of affordability, Winston Salem State University offers the lowest tuition for four year colleges in the Winston-Salem area at $3,401 per year.

The top rated four year college in the area is Elon University in Elon which is ranked #116 in the nation by CollegeSimply.

The Winston-Salem area is home to popular nationally ranked four year institutions like Elon University and University of North Carolina School of the Arts.


19 results

Elon University
E
Elon, NC

Elon University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 7,123enrollment
  • $41,527net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1360SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.65Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 10

42 miles from Winston-Salem

University of North Carolina School of the Arts
N
Winston-Salem, NC

University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 1,104enrollment
  • $11,251net price
  • 32%acceptance rate
  • 1115-1350SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 15

2 miles from Winston-Salem

Catawba College
C
Salisbury, NC

Catawba College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,172enrollment
  • $19,701net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1210SAT range
  • 18-27ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

31 miles from Winston-Salem

Pfeiffer University
P
Misenheimer, NC

Pfeiffer University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,076enrollment
  • $21,575net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 891-1165SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.18Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

43 miles from Winston-Salem

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
N
Greensboro, NC

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 17,978enrollment
  • $10,979net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1280SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

25 miles from Winston-Salem

Guilford College
G
Greensboro, NC

Guilford College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,167enrollment
  • $23,882net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 910-1180SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA

21 miles from Winston-Salem

Winston Salem State University
W
HBCU
Winston-Salem, NC

Winston Salem State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 5,004enrollment
  • $14,097net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 830-1050SAT range
  • 14-19ACT range
  • 3.01Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

2 miles from Winston-Salem

North Carolina A & T State University
N
HBCU
Greensboro, NC

North Carolina A & T State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#15 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 13,487enrollment
  • $9,189net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 960-1140SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

27 miles from Winston-Salem

Bennett College for Women
B
HBCU
Greensboro, NC

Bennett College for Women

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 168enrollment
  • $20,545net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.74Estimated Avg GPA

27 miles from Winston-Salem

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
C
Concord, NC
 

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 528enrollment
  • $17,217net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 945-1075SAT range
  • 20-24ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

50 miles from Winston-Salem

Greensboro College
G
Greensboro, NC

Greensboro College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 826enrollment
  • $19,581net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 900-1100SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

26 miles from Winston-Salem

High Point University
H
High Point, NC

High Point University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,981enrollment
  • $40,221net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1103-1280SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

17 miles from Winston-Salem

Laurel University
L
High Point, NC
 

Laurel University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 158enrollment
  • $19,269net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.16Estimated Avg GPA

17 miles from Winston-Salem

Livingstone College
L
HBCU
Salisbury, NC

Livingstone College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 839enrollment
  • $15,914net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 800-960SAT range
  • 14-21ACT range
  • 2.64Estimated Avg GPA

32 miles from Winston-Salem

Piedmont International University
P
Winston Salem, NC
 

Piedmont International University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 691enrollment
  • $15,119net price
  • 24%acceptance rate
  • 770-1230SAT range
  • 15-23ACT range
  • 3.07Estimated Avg GPA

1 miles from Winston-Salem

Salem College
S
Winston Salem, NC

Salem College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 469enrollment
  • $18,354net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1053-1200SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

2 miles from Winston-Salem

Wake Forest University
W
Winston Salem, NC

Wake Forest University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,963enrollment
  • $26,197net price
  • 21%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

2 miles from Winston-Salem

Carolina Christian College
C
Winston Salem, NC
 

Carolina Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 70enrollment
  • $13,528net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.6Avg GPA

5 miles from Winston-Salem