Hickory is a city in North Carolina and it is the county seat of Catawba county. Its population is 218,323. There are 7 colleges near Hickory, North Carolina - 5 public and 2 private schools. 2 colleges are located in the city limit and 5 colleges are in 30 miles from Hickory. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 1 school offers graduate programs.
A total of 20,804 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $16,519 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges).
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenoir-Rhyne University In Hickory |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$31,900 | $13,020 | 2,256 | 15 to 1 |
| Catawba Valley Community College In Hickory |
Public 2-4 years |
$7,803 ($2,427) | Not Offered | 4,904 | 10 to 1 |
| Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute 11.9 miles from Hickory |
Public 2-4 years |
$6,528 ($2,528) | Not Offered | 3,914 | 15 to 1 |
| Western Piedmont Community College 20.5 miles from Hickory |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,794 ($2,650) | Not Offered | 1,813 | 10 to 1 |
| Mitchell Community College 24.2 miles from Hickory |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,795 ($2,651) | Not Offered | 3,979 | 15 to 1 |
| NASCAR Technical Institute 27.9 miles from Hickory |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$43,100 | Not Offered | 1,345 | 31 to 1 |
| Wilkes Community College 28.4 miles from Hickory |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,716 ($2,572) | Not Offered | 2,593 | 8 to 1 |
