Hudson is a city in North Carolina and it is the county seat of Caldwell county. Its population is 3,709. There are 7 colleges near Hudson, North Carolina - 6 public and 1 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 6 colleges are in 30 miles from Hudson. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 2 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 38,299 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $13,656 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 87.37% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,200.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute In Hudson |
Public 2-4 years |
$6,528 ($2,528) | Not Offered | 3,914 | 15 to 1 |
| Lenoir-Rhyne University 11.6 miles from Hudson |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$31,900 | $13,020 | 2,256 | 15 to 1 |
| Western Piedmont Community College 14.2 miles from Hudson |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,794 ($2,650) | Not Offered | 1,813 | 10 to 1 |
| Catawba Valley Community College 15.1 miles from Hudson |
Public 2-4 years |
$7,803 ($2,427) | Not Offered | 4,904 | 10 to 1 |
| Wilkes Community College 26.2 miles from Hudson |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,716 ($2,572) | Not Offered | 2,593 | 8 to 1 |
| Appalachian State University 27.7 miles from Hudson |
Public four-years |
$25,212 ($7,579) | $25,241 ($8,570) | 21,570 | 16 to 1 |
| McDowell Technical Community College 29.8 miles from Hudson |
Public 2-4 years |
$6,640 ($2,032) | Not Offered | 1,249 | 8 to 1 |
