North Carolina Community Colleges

There are 58 community colleges and universities in North Carolina enrolling 215,338 students. Explore the list below to find the community college match for you. Community colleges are local public schools which provide a great first step towards a full four year college bachelor's degree. Community college programs are traditionally two years in length at which time you are awarded an associate's degree. These North Carolina schools are usually affordable and have open admission policies. If you have a high school degree or GED you can usually get into your local North Carolina community college regardless of your GPA and without taking any SAT or ACT tests.