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Best Colleges for Bachelor Degree
in Political Science and Government

107 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

107 Colleges
📍 North Carolina
🎓 Bachelor Degree

Showing 1–24 of 107 colleges in North Carolina

Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.8%
Annual cost
$82,749/yr
Grad earnings
$97,800
SAT avg
1,539
ACT mid
34
Apply by Mar 15 Fee $85
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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.8%
Annual cost
$82,749/yr
Grad earnings
$97,800
SAT avg
1,539
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Fee $85
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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.8%
Annual cost
$82,749/yr
Grad earnings
$97,800
SAT avg
1,539
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 3 Fee $85
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Davidson College
Davidson, North Carolina
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 14.5%
Annual cost
$75,865/yr
Grad earnings
$81,400
SAT avg
1,448
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Jan 12 Fee $50
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Davidson College
Davidson, North Carolina
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 14.5%
Annual cost
$75,865/yr
Grad earnings
$81,400
SAT avg
1,448
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Jan 5 Fee $50
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Davidson College
Davidson, North Carolina
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 14.5%
Annual cost
$75,865/yr
Grad earnings
$81,400
SAT avg
1,448
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 15 Fee $50
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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 21.6%
Annual cost
$82,818/yr
Grad earnings
$78,158
SAT avg
1,469
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Jan 15 Fee $85
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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 21.6%
Annual cost
$82,818/yr
Grad earnings
$78,158
SAT avg
1,469
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $85
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Elon University
Elon, North Carolina
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 67.3%
Annual cost
$59,369/yr
Grad earnings
$74,545
SAT avg
1,222
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Feb 10 Fee $60
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Elon University
Elon, North Carolina
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 67.3%
Annual cost
$59,369/yr
Grad earnings
$74,545
SAT avg
1,222
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Jan 10 Decision Mar 20 Fee $60
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Elon University
Elon, North Carolina
🏢 Private Match ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 67.3%
Annual cost
$59,369/yr
Grad earnings
$74,545
SAT avg
1,222
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $60
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Elon University
Elon, North Carolina
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 67.3%
Annual cost
$59,369/yr
Grad earnings
$74,545
SAT avg
1,222
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 20 Fee $60
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Elon University
Elon, North Carolina
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 67.3%
Annual cost
$59,369/yr
Grad earnings
$74,545
SAT avg
1,222
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 1 Fee $60
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High Point University
High Point, North Carolina
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 76.8%
Annual cost
$61,582/yr
Grad earnings
$61,389
SAT avg
1,242
ACT mid
26
Apply by Feb 1 Decision Mar 1 Fee $50
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High Point University
High Point, North Carolina
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 76.8%
Annual cost
$61,582/yr
Grad earnings
$61,389
SAT avg
1,242
ACT mid
26
Apply by Feb 1 Decision Mar 1 Fee $50
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Bachelor Degree in Political Science and Government in North Carolina?
107 colleges and universities currently offer Bachelor Degree programs in Political Science and Government in North Carolina, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Political Science and Government in North Carolina?
Duke University leads with median graduate earnings of $97,800 ten years after enrollment for Bachelor Degree graduates.
Which Political Science and Government colleges in North Carolina have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Elon University. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Political Science and Government programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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