The US News and World Report has published this years Best Colleges.  Guess what? North Carolina has quite a few schools that hit the mark!!  Get the very best in education right next door.  The report uses data including: student outcomes (students who return to school after their freshman year), faculty resources (access to quality instructors), expert opinions (distinguished presidents and deans), financial resources (per student spending), student excellence (incoming freshman GPA and test scores),  and alumni giving (alumni who give back to the school).  

 Below are the top ranking NC Schools (in rank order)