Shelby is a city in North Carolina and it is the county seat of Cleveland county. Its population is 26,973. There are 7 colleges near Shelby, North Carolina - 3 public and 4 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 6 colleges are in 30 miles from Shelby. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 3 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 16,315 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $18,027 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 83.04% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,083.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Community College In Shelby |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,746 ($2,602) | Not Offered | 1,558 | 15 to 1 |
| Gardner-Webb University 7.6 miles from Shelby |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$34,750 | $12,125 | 3,104 | 12 to 1 |
| Limestone University 17.2 miles from Shelby |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$27,800 | $11,850 | 1,807 | 11 to 1 |
| Gaston College 20.2 miles from Shelby |
Public 2-4 years |
$9,330 ($3,186) | Not Offered | 6,443 | 17 to 1 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Gastonia 20.9 miles from Shelby |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$19,425 | Not Offered | 97 | 17 to 1 |
| Isothermal Community College 20.9 miles from Shelby |
Public 2-4 years |
$6,638 ($2,030) | Not Offered | 1,918 | 11 to 1 |
| Belmont Abbey College 28.5 miles from Shelby |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$19,500 | $17,624 | 1,388 | 12 to 1 |
