Shelby is a city in North Carolina and it is the county seat of Cleveland county. Its population is 26,973. There are 3 colleges near Shelby, North Carolina - all public schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 2 colleges are in 30 miles from Shelby. All schools provide undergraduate programs and no schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 9,919 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $8,238 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges).
| 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 |
| Gaston College 20.2 miles from Shelby |
Public 2-4 years |
$9,330 ($3,186) | Not Offered | 6,443 | 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 |
