Higher Education

With a name like the Research Triangle Region you would be safe to assume that higher education is a major component of our community. And you’d be right. The Region is home to many top-notch colleges and universities, including three tier-one research universities that combine to spend well over $1 Billion in research annually.

Public Universities

• North Carolina State University
• University of North Carolina
• North Carolina Central University

Private Universities

• Campbell University
• Duke University
• Shaw University

Private Colleges

• Meredith College
• WilliamPeace College
• St. Augustine’s College
• Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Community Colleges

• Wake Technical Community College