Kinston is a city in North Carolina and it is the county seat of Lenoir county. Its population is 26,889. There are 7 colleges near Kinston, North Carolina - 5 public and 2 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 6 colleges are in 30 miles from Kinston. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 2 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 46,108 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $15,167 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 82.48% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,160.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenoir Community College In Kinston |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,822 ($2,578) | Not Offered | 2,591 | 15 to 1 |
| Wayne Community College 21.8 miles from Kinston |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,710 ($2,566) | Not Offered | 3,626 | 12 to 1 |
| Pitt Community College 21.8 miles from Kinston |
Public 2-4 years |
$13,087 ($3,871) | Not Offered | 7,684 | 17 to 1 |
| Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design 26.0 miles from Kinston |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$17,915 | Not Offered | 55 | 14 to 1 |
| East Carolina University 26.3 miles from Kinston |
Public four-years |
$23,638 ($7,361) | $20,807 ($7,658) | 26,940 | 17 to 1 |
| University of Mount Olive 27.3 miles from Kinston |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$27,366 | $18,700 | 2,109 | 17 to 1 |
| Craven Community College 30.0 miles from Kinston |
Public 2-4 years |
$6,630 ($2,022) | Not Offered | 3,103 | 13 to 1 |
