Get a high-quality education through 150+ degree pathways. Learn from leading experts, understand the latest theories and work with state-of-the-art tools.

More than 80% of students graduate with career experience through internships, research, service learning and more. For example, nursing students help patients in a mobile clinic. Agriculture students grow food in our community garden. 

Connect with a network of 32,000 successful alumni. Our Career Center offers career fairs, mock interviews, job-search support and more to help you get a foothold in your field.

You'll feel at home instantly. Living in BraveNation is like living with thousands of best friends from all over the United States and 50+ countries.

You'll find your Pathway to Success. We partner with prominent grad schools to make it easier for you to continue your education. You could even get scholarships!

You'll never feel behind. BraveNation student support is legendary – including wellness services, one-on-one advising and first-generation peer mentor programs.

You'll stay active. From NCAA DII athletics to hanging out in the Hawk's Nest to kayaking the Lumber River, you'll always have something to do. 

You'll experience one of NC's most historic universities. All are welcome today, but our roots as a Native American university shine through during community events like the BraveNation Powwow. 

You'll help your community. One of the best ways to get resume-building experience is through academic service learning – BraveNation performs 34,000+ service hours per year.

You get all that for NC's lowest tuition cost. In-state tuition is $500 per semester and out-of-state tuition is $2,500 per semester through the NC Promise Tuition Plan.