The Raleigh-Durham area is home to several colleges.
The Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina is comprised of two separate cities: Raleigh and Durham, located 30 miles from each other. With Research Triangle Park, the largest research park in the United States, located between the two cities, the area is a science and technology mecca. The area also boasts performing arts complexes such as Progress Energy Center and Durham Performing Arts Center and museums including Nasher Mueum of Art and North Carolina Museum of Life and Science. Several major colleges and universities have their homes in Raleigh and Durham.
Duke University
Duke University is a private school in Durham, home to roughly 13,000 students. Over half of the population consists of graduate students. Within the university there are ten schools: College of Arts & Sciences, School of Law, Divinity School, Graduate School, School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Engineering, School of Business, School of Public Policy and School of the Environment. Well-known for their sports teams, especially basketball, the Blue Devils have 26 teams playing at the NCAA Division 1 level. The campus is known for its gothic architecture with one of the most well-known landmarks being Duke Chapel.
Duke University
Durham, NC 27708
(919) 684-8111
Duke.edu
Peace College
Peace College is a small women's college of approximately 700 students. Although it's an independent school, historically it's been affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. With a small 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio, students enjoy a strong relationship with their professors. All students must complete an internship in order to graduate. Sixteen majors are offered including graphic design, music performance, political science, education, biology and business administration. The campus is located in the heart of downtown Raleigh.
Peace College
15 East Peace St.
Raleigh, NC 27604
(800) PEACE-47
Peace.edu
North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University is a large, public school with over 31,000 students. Well-known for programs in science, engineering, mathematics and technology, research is an important part of the educational experience with faculty and all levels of students involved. Ten schools make up the university: College of Design, College of Agriculture and Life Science, College of Engineering, College of Education, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Management, College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, College of Natural Resources, College of Textiles and College of Veterinary Medicine. Consisting of two campuses in Raleigh there are numerous labs and state-of-the-art research facilities. NC State Wolfpack have 23 teams playing at the Division 1 level.
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC 27695
(919) 515-2011
ncsu.edu
North Carolina Central University
North Carolina Central University has been in operation in Durham since 1910 as a public school. Over 100 majors are offered at the bachelor level, with 40 fields of study at the graduate level. Although the university is historically African-American, the school welcomes students of all ethnicities and boasts a number of exchange students from around the world. Fourteen sports teams participate at the NCAA Division I level. The campus' proximity to downtown Durham and to Research Triangle Park allows students to take advantage of internships and cultural opportunities in the region.
North Carolina Central University
1801 Fayetteville St.
Durham NC 27707
(919) 530-6100
nccu.edu
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