Boone is a city in North Carolina and it is the county seat of Watauga county. Its population is 26,146. There are 6 colleges near Boone, North Carolina - 4 public and 2 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 5 colleges are in 30 miles from Boone. 5 schools provide undergraduate programs and 3 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 29,906 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $16,151 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 83.46% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,200.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State University In Boone |
Public four-years |
$25,212 ($7,579) | $25,241 ($8,570) | 21,570 | 16 to 1 |
| Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine 7.5 miles from Boone |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $15,148 | 69 | - |
| Lees-McRae College 12.0 miles from Boone |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$33,850 | $10,485 | 910 | 11 to 1 |
| Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute 26.7 miles from Boone |
Public 2-4 years |
$6,528 ($2,528) | Not Offered | 3,914 | 15 to 1 |
| Mayland Community College 27.4 miles from Boone |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,770 ($2,626) | Not Offered | 850 | 8 to 1 |
| Wilkes Community College 27.5 miles from Boone |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,716 ($2,572) | Not Offered | 2,593 | 8 to 1 |
