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North Carolina universities

There are 29 universities in North Carolina. Combined, these North Carolinian universities employ 47,105 people, earn more than $5 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $25 billion.
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Universities by major North Carolina cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Durham
 
7
 
$3,751,843,190
Raleigh
 
5
 
$7,029,542
Charlotte
 
4
 
$167,685,815
Winston-Salem
 
3
 
$686,860,190
Greensboro
 
3
 
$0
Fayetteville, NC
 
2
 
$231,250,495
Greenville, NC
 
1
 
$748,993
Burlington, NC
 
1
 
$389,061,937
Asheville
 
1
 
$9,511,257
Showing 9 of 9 metros

Job trends for North Carolina universities

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
6
1-10
 
1
11-25
 
2
26-100
 
0
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
6
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Sizes of universities in North Carolina

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
3
$250k to $1M
 
3
$1M to $5M
 
2
$5M to $25M
 
2
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
5
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of universities in North Carolina

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Duke University

Home of the Blue Devils, Duke University has about 13,000 undergraduate and graduate students and a world-class faculty helping to expand the frontiers of knowledge. The university has a strong commitment to applying knowledge in service to society.
Revenue
$3.7b
Assets
$20.4b
Employees
31.0k
EIN
56-0532129
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wingate University

To develop educated, ethical, and productive citizens at home and abroad following its judeo-Christian heritage, the university seeks to cultivate the following in its students knowledge, faith, and service.
Revenue
$167.7m
Assets
$294.5m
Employees
1,763
EIN
56-6049935
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Elon University

Elon University is renowned as a national model for engaged learning, along with excellence in the liberal arts and sciences and professional programs.
Revenue
$389.1m
Assets
$1.1b
Employees
4,608
EIN
56-0532303
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gardner-Webb University

Private Christian university in NC offering liberal arts education, preparing students for various professions. Emphasis on community engagement, diversity, and values-based education.
Revenue
$97.3m
Assets
$154.2m
Employees
1,433
EIN
56-0529972
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Campbell University

Campbell University is a Baptist-affiliated institution offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees to over 5,000 students.
Revenue
$229.2m
Assets
$635.4m
Employees
2,515
EIN
56-0529940
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wake Forest University (WFU)

Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University (WFU) is a private university located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with over 8,000 students from 48 states and 46 countries.
Revenue
$686.9m
Assets
$2.7b
Employees
5,772
EIN
56-0532138
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Skema US

Skema US operates programs of higher learning with a focus on educating international students. Its mission is to acquire, own, operate, provide, maintain and perpetuate an institution of higher learning.
Revenue
$6.9m
Assets
$11.0m
Employees
12
EIN
27-2818359
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The University of North Carolina at Asheville Foundation

The mission of the UNC Asheville Foundation, Inc. is to secure, manage, and distribute private support to enhance the growth and development of UNC Asheville.
Revenue
$9.5m
Assets
$62.9m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7073829
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Campbell University Foundation

Campbell University Foundation supports the university through property ownership in Buies Creek, NC.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$67.3m
Employees
0
EIN
68-0620773
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Unc Hussman School of Journalism and Media Foundation

The foundation raises funds and provides support for UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media, training media professionals and providing scholarships.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$47.5m
Employees
0
EIN
56-6034739
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ephraim Outreach Transcend

Ephraim Outreach Transcend is an university in Raleigh, NC that was founded in 2019.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
47-3509478
IRS type
501(c)(3)

William Peace University Foundation

William Peace University Foundation supports the university in Raleigh, administering assets held for its benefit and raising additional funds.
Revenue
$106.1k
Assets
$9.6m
Employees
0
EIN
56-0792704
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hampton University / North Carolina Regional President

Hampton University / North Carolina Regional President is an university in Charlotte, NC.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
56-1857900
IRS type
501(c)(3)

East Carolina University Real Estate Foundation

The East Carolina University Real Estate Foundation owns, manages, leases, and sells real estate property exclusively for charitable and educational purposes for the benefit of East Carolina University and East Carolina University Foundation, Inc.
Revenue
$749.0k
Assets
$5.4m
Employees
0
EIN
56-1929013
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Trustees of Dartmouth College / Dartmouth Club of the Piedmont

Trustees of Dartmouth College / Dartmouth Club of the Piedmont is an university in Greensboro, NC that was founded in 1997.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
35-2349126
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hampton University / Raleigh Chapter of Nhaa Inc

Hampton University / Raleigh Chapter of Nhaa is an university in Raleigh, NC that was founded in 1994.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
91-1839576
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bella Donnas Beauty and Barber Technical College

Bella Donnas Beauty and Barber Technical College is an university in Calypso, NC that was founded in 2016.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
45-2798025
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Apex School of Theology

We here at ASOT have done everything within our means to see to it that you get a quality Christian education in a learning environment that is spiritually uplifting and nurturing that will allow the best in you to be drawn out for the Master.
Revenue
$8,220
Assets
$6.9m
Employees
20
EIN
56-2031568
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Congregation at Duke University Chapel

Congregation at Duke University Chapel ministers to its members and the local community through programs that include outreach outside of the church and ministry to its 500 members.
Revenue
$441.6k
Assets
$391.8k
Employees
6
EIN
56-1472890
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hampton University / Winston Salem Chapter

Hampton University / Winston Salem Chapter is an university in Winston Salem, NC that was founded in 1994.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
56-1866248
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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