College Information

Want to stay close to home? Here are some local options:

Wilson Community College - there are many different programs available at Community Colleges for both University transfer and Trade education.

Barton College

Tuition Friendly Options and Programs Here in North Carolina:

NC College Connect: If you’re a senior at a North Carolina public high school with a weighted GPA of 2.8 or above, and you meet the NC College Connect requirements (more on that below), you are automatically admitted to select North Carolina colleges and universities. As an eligible student, you will see a tailored list of colleges and universities in your portal, reflecting the institutions to which you're offered admission. All you need to do is submit a form to accept your admission—it’s easy!

NC Promise: NC Promise is a state-funded initiative in North Carolina that significantly reduces tuition costs for undergraduate students at specific University of North Carolina (UNC) system institutions. It offers in-state tuition at $500 per semester and out-of-state tuition at $2,500 per semester. This program aims to make higher education more accessible and affordable for North Carolina residents and those from other states. NC Promise universities are:

UNC Pembroke NC Promise School

Elizabeth City State University NC Promise School

Western Carolina University NC Promise School

Fayetteville State University NC Promise School