Spruce Pine is a city in North Carolina and it is the county seat of Mitchell county. Its population is 4,630. There are 3 colleges near Spruce Pine, North Carolina - all public schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 2 colleges are in 30 miles from Spruce Pine. All schools provide undergraduate programs and no schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 3,912 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $8,068 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges).
| 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 |
| 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 |
