Spruce Pine is a city in North Carolina and it is the county seat of Mitchell county. Its population is 4,630. There are 9 colleges near Spruce Pine, North Carolina - 3 public and 6 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 8 colleges are in 30 miles from Spruce Pine. 8 schools provide undergraduate programs and 6 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 8,994 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $25,335 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 71.50% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,185.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayland Community College 3.6 miles from Spruce Pine |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,770 ($2,626) | Not Offered | 850 | 8 to 1 |
| McDowell Technical Community College 18.6 miles from Spruce Pine |
Public 2-4 years |
$6,640 ($2,032) | Not Offered | 1,249 | 8 to 1 |
| Lees-McRae College 20.7 miles from Spruce Pine |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$33,850 | $10,485 | 910 | 11 to 1 |
| Montreat College 22.2 miles from Spruce Pine |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$36,450 | $11,820 | 962 | 11 to 1 |
| Western Piedmont Community College 25.2 miles from Spruce Pine |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,794 ($2,650) | Not Offered | 1,813 | 10 to 1 |
| Mars Hill University 27.4 miles from Spruce Pine |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$37,736 | $14,364 | 1,110 | 11 to 1 |
| Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine 29.2 miles from Spruce Pine |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $15,148 | 69 | - |
| Warren Wilson College 29.3 miles from Spruce Pine |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$41,500 | $21,200 | 791 | 12 to 1 |
| Milligan University 29.7 miles from Spruce Pine |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$40,450 | $8,358 | 1,240 | 10 to 1 |
