North Carolina Universities Ranked by Enrollment

10. Western Carolina University – 11,635

A public university in Cullowhee, NC, Western Carolina University lands at number 10 on our list with 11,635 students.

9. North Carolina State A&T University – 13,487

Greensboro’s North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has 13,487 students.

8. University of North Carolina at Wilmington – 17,843

With 17,843 students, UNC Wilmington ranks 8th in enrollment.

7. University of North Carolina at Greensboro – 17,978

UNC Greensboro has a student enrollment of 17,978.

6. Duke University – 18,023

The first private university to appear on our list, Duke University is ranked sixth in enrollment with 18,023 students.

5. Appalachian State University – 20,436

A public university in Boone, NC, Appalachian State University is fifth on our list with 20,436 students.

4. East Carolina University – 27,151

Greenville’s East Carolina University has 27,151 students.

3. University of North Carolina at Charlotte – 29,551

At number three on our list of universities in North Carolina with the largest enrollment is UNC Charlotte.

2. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – 31,705

North Carolina’s flagship university, UNC-CH has 31,705 students.

1. North Carolina State University – 36,700

NC State University tops our list with 36,700 students.