North Carolina Carolina at Chapel Hill). More than 200 years later, the University of North Carolina system encompasses 17 public universities including North Carolina State University, North Carolina A&T State University, North Carolina Central University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, East Carolina University, Western Carolina University, Winston-Salem State University, the University of North Carolina at Asheville, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, UNC Wilmington, Elizabeth City State University, Appalachian State University, Fayetteville State University, and UNC School of the Arts, and . Along with
King's College (Charlotte, North Carolina) King's College (Charlotte, North Carolina) King’s College is a for-profit college in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 1901, over half of students come from the Charlotte area. There is also on-campus housing for students. King’s College awards both diplomas and Associate's degrees. The college is closing in December of 2018 due to low enrollment. According to Peterson’s and recent institutional publications, King’s College had 1,024 applicants, of which 801 or 78% were admitted, producing an undergraduate population of 501. According to College Navigator, the most recent graduation/transfer out rate is 79%. King’s College provides career-focused courses to high school graduates.