Wilkesboro is a city in North Carolina and it is the county seat of Wilkes county. Its population is 3,453. There are 5 colleges near Wilkesboro, North Carolina - 4 public and 1 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 4 colleges are in 30 miles from Wilkesboro. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 2 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 34,312 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $16,230 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 87.37% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,200.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes Community College In Wilkesboro |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,716 ($2,572) | Not Offered | 2,593 | 8 to 1 |
| Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute 26.4 miles from Wilkesboro |
Public 2-4 years |
$6,528 ($2,528) | Not Offered | 3,914 | 15 to 1 |
| Appalachian State University 28.8 miles from Wilkesboro |
Public four-years |
$25,212 ($7,579) | $25,241 ($8,570) | 21,570 | 16 to 1 |
| Lenoir-Rhyne University 29.1 miles from Wilkesboro |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$31,900 | $13,020 | 2,256 | 15 to 1 |
| Mitchell Community College 29.3 miles from Wilkesboro |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,795 ($2,651) | Not Offered | 3,979 | 15 to 1 |
