This week, prospective college students can apply to many colleges in North Carolina without paying an application fee via a program through the College Foundation of North Carolina. The ...

Duke University ranks No. 1 in North Carolina for the university’s academic profile, according to The Times’ analysis. Duke also ranks No. 5 nationally for this factor.

North Carolina A&T State University: B+ Wake Forest University: B You can find the full report of the 2025 best college campuses in North Carolina online at niche.com .

University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem. Overall 2024 Niche grade: B+. Appalachian State University in Boone. Overall 2024 Niche grade: B+.

Prospective college students across North Carolina can apply to many colleges and universities across the state without paying a fee this week during College Application Week.