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Best Legal Studies / Pre-Law Colleges in North Carolina

27 accredited institutions in North Carolina offering legal studies / pre-law programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

27
Colleges
3,171
Graduates/yr
22
Public
Doctoral
Top Degree

Ranked: Legal Studies / Pre-Law Programs in North Carolina

1
Private NonprofitDoctoral
Duke University
Durham
717
Graduates/yr
7%
Acceptance
$63,450
Tuition
96%
Grad Rate
$3,931
Net Price <$30K
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2
PublicDoctoral
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill
573
Graduates/yr
19%
Acceptance
$7,019
In-State Tuition
92%
Grad Rate
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3
Private NonprofitDoctoral
Campbell University
Buies Creek
435
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$37,750
Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
$19,337
Net Price <$30K
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4
PublicDoctoral
North Carolina Central University
Durham
390
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$3,728
In-State Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
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5
Private NonprofitDoctoral
Elon University
Elon
384
Graduates/yr
67%
Acceptance
$44,029
Tuition
83%
Grad Rate
$22,319
Net Price <$30K
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6
Private NonprofitDoctoral
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem
297
Graduates/yr
22%
Acceptance
$63,608
Tuition
91%
Grad Rate
$12,795
Net Price <$30K
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7
PublicAssociate's
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem
33
Graduates/yr
$1,824
In-State Tuition
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8
PublicAssociate's
Johnston Community College
Smithfield
30
Graduates/yr
$2,432
In-State Tuition
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9
PublicAssociate's
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte
30
Graduates/yr
$2,432
In-State Tuition
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10
PublicAssociate's
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown
27
Graduates/yr
$2,128
In-State Tuition
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11
PublicAssociate's
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville
24
Graduates/yr
$2,432
In-State Tuition
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12
PublicAssociate's
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington
24
Graduates/yr
$2,432
In-State Tuition
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13
PublicAssociate's
Western Piedmont Community College
Morganton
21
Graduates/yr
$2,432
In-State Tuition
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14
PublicAssociate's
Durham Technical Community College
Durham
21
Graduates/yr
$2,128
In-State Tuition
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15
PublicAssociate's
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville
18
Graduates/yr
$2,432
In-State Tuition
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16
PublicAssociate's
Central Carolina Community College
Sanford
18
Graduates/yr
$2,432
In-State Tuition
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17
PublicAssociate's
Wilson Community College
Wilson
18
Graduates/yr
$2,432
In-State Tuition
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18
PublicAssociate's
Davidson-Davie Community College
Thomasville
15
Graduates/yr
$2,125
In-State Tuition
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19
PublicAssociate's
Pitt Community College
Winterville
15
Graduates/yr
$1,824
In-State Tuition
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20
PublicAssociate's
Gaston College
Dallas
12
Graduates/yr
$2,432
In-State Tuition
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21
PublicAssociate's
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
Hudson
12
Graduates/yr
$2,432
In-State Tuition
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22
PublicAssociate's
South Piedmont Community College
Polkton
12
Graduates/yr
$1,824
In-State Tuition
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23
PublicAssociate's
Vance-Granville Community College
Henderson
9
Graduates/yr
$1,824
In-State Tuition
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24
PublicAssociate's
Surry Community College
Dobson
9
Graduates/yr
$2,432
In-State Tuition
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25
PublicAssociate's
Southwestern Community College
Sylva
9
Graduates/yr
$5,472
In-State Tuition
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26
Private NonprofitBachelor's
William Peace University
Raleigh
9
Graduates/yr
97%
Acceptance
$32,550
Tuition
44%
Grad Rate
$21,009
Net Price <$30K
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27
PublicAssociate's
Carteret Community College
Morehead City
9
Graduates/yr
$2,128
In-State Tuition
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Studying Legal Studies / Pre-Law in North Carolina

North Carolina has 27 accredited colleges offering legal studies / pre-law programs, producing 3,171 graduates annually. Of these, 22 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for North Carolina residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.