Best Foreign Languages Colleges in North Carolina
30 accredited institutions in North Carolina offering foreign languages programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
30
Colleges
1,200
Graduates/yr
15
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree
Ranked: Foreign Languages Programs in North Carolina
1
PublicBachelor's
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte
228
Graduates/yr
80%
Acceptance
$3,812
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh
192
Graduates/yr
40%
Acceptance
$6,535
In-State Tuition
85%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill
117
Graduates/yr
19%
Acceptance
$7,019
In-State Tuition
92%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro
75
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$4,422
In-State Tuition
58%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington
69
Graduates/yr
74%
Acceptance
$4,443
In-State Tuition
71%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicBachelor's
Appalachian State University
Boone
63
Graduates/yr
89%
Acceptance
$4,242
In-State Tuition
73%
Grad Rate
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7
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Duke University
Durham
54
Graduates/yr
7%
Acceptance
$63,450
Tuition
96%
Grad Rate
$3,931
Net Price <$30K
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Davidson College
Davidson
51
Graduates/yr
14%
Acceptance
$59,510
Tuition
92%
Grad Rate
$7,547
Net Price <$30K
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9
PublicBachelor's
East Carolina University
Greenville
39
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$4,452
In-State Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
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10
PublicBachelor's
University of North Carolina Asheville
Asheville
39
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$4,122
In-State Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
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11
Private NonprofitMaster's
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem
33
Graduates/yr
22%
Acceptance
$63,608
Tuition
91%
Grad Rate
$12,795
Net Price <$30K
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12
PublicBachelor's
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee
33
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$1,000
In-State Tuition
59%
Grad Rate
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13
PublicAssociate's
Wilson Community College
Wilson
27
Graduates/yr
$2,432
In-State Tuition
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14
PublicAssociate's
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte
21
Graduates/yr
$2,432
In-State Tuition
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15
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs
21
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$32,470
Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
$17,642
Net Price <$30K
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16
PublicAssociate's
Johnston Community College
Smithfield
21
Graduates/yr
$2,432
In-State Tuition
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17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Elon University
Elon
15
Graduates/yr
67%
Acceptance
$44,029
Tuition
83%
Grad Rate
$22,319
Net Price <$30K
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18
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Guilford College
Greensboro
12
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$40,400
Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
$20,697
Net Price <$30K
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19
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Meredith College
Raleigh
12
Graduates/yr
75%
Acceptance
$43,816
Tuition
65%
Grad Rate
$15,404
Net Price <$30K
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20
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte
12
Graduates/yr
68%
Acceptance
$40,790
Tuition
66%
Grad Rate
$23,594
Net Price <$30K
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21
PublicAssociate's
Blue Ridge Community College
Flat Rock
9
Graduates/yr
$2,432
In-State Tuition
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22
PublicAssociate's
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington
9
Graduates/yr
$2,432
In-State Tuition
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23
Private NonprofitBachelor's
High Point University
High Point
9
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$38,748
Tuition
69%
Grad Rate
$31,039
Net Price <$30K
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24
PublicBachelor's
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Pembroke
9
Graduates/yr
92%
Acceptance
$1,000
In-State Tuition
45%
Grad Rate
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25
Private NonprofitMaster's
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Wake Forest
9
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$9,816
Tuition
47%
Grad Rate
$335
Net Price <$30K
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26
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Barton College
Wilson
6
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$35,600
Tuition
52%
Grad Rate
$19,973
Net Price <$30K
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27
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Salem College
Winston-Salem
6
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$32,236
Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
$14,974
Net Price <$30K
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28
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Methodist University
Fayetteville
3
Graduates/yr
75%
Acceptance
$38,936
Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
$24,418
Net Price <$30K
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29
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Campbell University
Buies Creek
3
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$37,750
Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
$19,337
Net Price <$30K
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30
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Catawba College
Salisbury
3
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$33,400
Tuition
52%
Grad Rate
$15,793
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Foreign Languages in North Carolina
North Carolina has 30 accredited colleges offering foreign languages programs, producing 1,200 graduates annually. Of these, 15 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for North Carolina residents.
When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.
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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.