Morganton is a city in North Carolina and it is the county seat of Burke county. Its population is 16,577. There are 6 colleges near Morganton, North Carolina - 5 public and 1 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 5 colleges are in 30 miles from Morganton. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 1 school offers graduate programs.
A total of 14,986 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $11,739 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges).
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Piedmont Community College In Morganton |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,794 ($2,650) | Not Offered | 1,813 | 10 to 1 |
| Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute 14.5 miles from Morganton |
Public 2-4 years |
$6,528 ($2,528) | Not Offered | 3,914 | 15 to 1 |
| McDowell Technical Community College 15.8 miles from Morganton |
Public 2-4 years |
$6,640 ($2,032) | Not Offered | 1,249 | 8 to 1 |
| Lenoir-Rhyne University 20.9 miles from Morganton |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$31,900 | $13,020 | 2,256 | 15 to 1 |
| Mayland Community College 22.2 miles from Morganton |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,770 ($2,626) | Not Offered | 850 | 8 to 1 |
| Catawba Valley Community College 23.3 miles from Morganton |
Public 2-4 years |
$7,803 ($2,427) | Not Offered | 4,904 | 10 to 1 |
