Colleges where Pell Grant students thrive in North Carolina
Colleges where at least a third of students receive federal Pell Grants, ranked by graduation rate.
Colleges where Pell Grant students thrive in North Carolina3 schools
3 schools qualify, ranked by graduation rate.
How this list is made
- Schools in North Carolina.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- Academic Excellence grade B+ or better (the top 35% of rated colleges).
- At least a third of undergraduates receive Pell Grants, and the college has a graduation rate from federal data (College Scorecard).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by graduation rate, highest first.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
- 1
Meredith College
Raleigh, NC · Private nonprofitTop 21% for graduation
- 70% graduate
- 36% receive Pell Grants
- 2
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC · PublicTop 22% for graduation
- 69% graduate
- 34% receive Pell Grants
- 3
Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC · Private nonprofit#22 in North Carolina
- 61% graduate
- 38% receive Pell Grants
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meredith College | $22,488 | $25,000 | $51,539 | 70% |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $15,435 | $21,500 | $57,289 | 69% |
| Campbell University | $24,516 | $22,500 | $54,886 | 61% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.