There are no Public Colleges in Watauga County limit, North Carolina. Instead, you can check schools near Watauga County, North Carolina. There are 5 colleges near Watauga County, North Carolina - all public schools. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 1 school offers graduate programs.
A total of 30,740 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $11,604 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 90.14% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,200.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State University Boone, Watauga County |
Public four-years |
$25,212 ($7,579) | $25,241 ($8,570) | 21,570 | 16 to 1 |
| Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Hudson, Watauga County |
Public 2-4 years |
$6,528 ($2,528) | Not Offered | 3,914 | 15 to 1 |
| Mayland Community College Spruce Pine, Watauga County |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,770 ($2,626) | Not Offered | 850 | 8 to 1 |
| Wilkes Community College Wilkesboro, Watauga County |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,716 ($2,572) | Not Offered | 2,593 | 8 to 1 |
| Western Piedmont Community College Morganton, Watauga County |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,794 ($2,650) | Not Offered | 1,813 | 10 to 1 |
