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45 universities in North Carolina for international students (2026–27)
45 universities in North Carolina are on the Common App for 2026–27. The table shows each one's city, first deadline, application fee for international students, acceptance rate and published tuition. Some public universities use their own application instead of the Common App, so they aren't listed here.
Updated September 25, 2026
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| University | City | First deadline | Intl fee | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State University | Boone | Rolling | $65 | 90.1% | $25,212 |
| Barton College | Wilson | Rolling | $0 | 94.2% | $37,250 |
| Belmont Abbey College | Belmont | Oct 31, 2026 · EA | $0 | 74.7% | $19,500 |
| Brevard College | Brevard | Rolling | $0 | 42.2% | $32,280 |
| Campbell University | Buies Creek | Rolling | $0 | 87.2% | $41,600 |
| Catawba College | Salisbury | Nov 15, 2026 · EA | $0 | 75.2% | $34,300 |
| Chowan University | Murfreesboro | Rolling | $20 | 68.8% | $27,910 |
| Davidson College | Davidson | Nov 15, 2026 · ED | $0 | 13.4% | $64,410 |
| Duke University | Durham | Nov 2, 2026 · ED | $85 | 5.7% | $68,758 |
| East Carolina University | Greenville | Rolling | $75 | 89.2% | $23,638 |
| Elizabeth City State University | Elizabeth City | Rolling | $0 | 64.2% | $10,536 |
| Elon University | Elon | Nov 1, 2026 · ED | $60 | 66.3% | $46,958 |
| Gardner-Webb University | Boiling Springs | Rolling | $0 | 77.2% | $34,760 |
| Greensboro College | Greensboro | Jul 23, 2027 · RD | $0 | 70.1% | $21,000 |
| Guilford College | Greensboro | Nov 15, 2026 · ED | $0 | 80% | $41,362 |
| High Point University | High Point | Nov 1, 2026 · ED | $50 | 75.3% | $45,312 |
| Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | Charlotte | Nov 1, 2026 · EA | $0 | 79.9% | $42,419 |
| Johnson C Smith University | Charlotte | Rolling | $25 | 45.2% | $21,300 |
| Lees-McRae College | Banner Elk | Dec 15, 2026 · EA | $25 | 76.8% | $33,250 |
| Lenoir-Rhyne University | Hickory | Rolling | $0 | 84.6% | $31,900 |
| Livingstone College | Salisbury | Rolling | $0 | 59.2% | $18,296 |
| Meredith College | Raleigh | Oct 30, 2026 · EA | $40 | 74.2% | $45,630 |
| Methodist University | Fayetteville | Rolling | $0 | 75.1% | $41,250 |
| Montreat College | Montreat | Rolling | $0 | 69.2% | $36,450 |
| North Carolina A&T State University | Greensboro | Nov 1, 2026 · EA | $60 | 49.9% | $20,673 |
| North Carolina Central University | Durham | Rolling | $50 | 87% | $19,735 |
| North Carolina State University | Raleigh | Nov 1, 2026 · EA | $100 | 41.7% | $32,847 |
| North Carolina Wesleyan University | Rocky Mount | Rolling | $0 | 80.2% | $35,736 |
| Pfeiffer University | Misenheimer | Rolling | $0 | 96% | $35,070 |
| Queens University of Charlotte | Charlotte | Nov 15, 2026 · ED | $0 | 62.1% | $45,846 |
| Salem College | Winston-Salem | Rolling | $0 | 76.7% | $33,848 |
| Shaw University | Raleigh | Rolling | $0 | 80.2% | $17,538 |
| University of North Carolina Asheville | Asheville | Nov 1, 2026 · EA | $75 | 91.9% | $24,849 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) | Chapel Hill | Oct 15, 2026 · EA | $85 | 15.3% | $41,203 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte | Nov 1, 2026 · EA | $80 | 79.6% | $22,492 |
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke | Pembroke | Mar 1, 2027 · RD | $45 | 93.3% | $7,648 |
| University of North Carolina Greensboro | Greensboro | Nov 1, 2026 · EA | $65 | 88.5% | $24,012 |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | Wilmington | Nov 1, 2026 · EA | $80 | 64.2% | $24,152 |
| Wake Forest University | Winston-Salem | Nov 15, 2026 · ED | $85 | 21.7% | $67,642 |
| Wake Technical Community College | Raleigh | Mar 5, 2027 · RD | $0 | — | $6,862 |
| Warren Wilson College | Swannanoa | Nov 1, 2026 · ED | $0 | 71.3% | $41,500 |
| Western Carolina University | Cullowhee | Nov 1, 2026 · EA | $65 | 81.8% | $8,630 |
| William Peace University | Raleigh | Rolling | $50 | 94.3% | $34,176 |
| Wingate University | Wingate | Rolling | $0 | 91.1% | $41,636 |
| Winston-Salem State University | Winston-Salem | Jun 28, 2027 · RD | $50 | 78.3% | $16,782 |
Built from each university's 2026–27 requirements as published on the Common App (updated September 25, 2026). Universities can change them during the season: confirm on the official page before you apply. Acceptance rates, international enrollment and costs come from the US Department of Education (IPEDS): fall 2024 admissions and enrollment, 2024–25 published tuition and fees. Download as CSV
Questions
How many universities in North Carolina are on the Common App?
45 for 2026–27.
Which universities in North Carolina are free to apply to for international students?
23 charge international applicants no application fee, including Barton College, Belmont Abbey College, Brevard College and Campbell University.
What is the most selective university in North Carolina?
On the Common App, Duke University: 5.7% of first-year applicants admitted for fall 2024.
What is the most affordable university in North Carolina?
By published out-of-state tuition and fees for 2024–25, Wake Technical Community College: $6,862.