OpenFieldNCICU · Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) represents North Carolina's 36 private, non-profit colleges and universities—including Duke University, Wake Forest University, Davidson College, Elon University, Campbell University, and ten historic HBCUs. Generating over $1.5 billion in annual research and conferring nearly one-third of all bachelor's degrees in North Carolina, NCICU institutions lead the nation in biomedical research, law, liberal arts, and fintech.
Raleigh · Statewide Consortium of 36 Private Higher Education Institutions. North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) represents North Carolina's 36 private, non-profit colleges and universities—including Duke University, Wake Forest University, Davidson College, Elon University, Campbell University, and ten historic HBCUs. Generating over $1.5 billion in annual research and conferring nearly one-third of all bachelor's degrees in North Carolina, NCICU institutions lead the nation in biomedical research, law, liberal arts, and fintech.
Applications processed through member independent universities (Duke, Wake Forest, Davidson, Elon, High Point, etc.). Holistic review of secondary transcripts, essays, and extracurricular leadership. TOEFL iBT 80+ (100+ Duke/Wake Forest) or IELTS 6.5+ (7.5+ Duke) for international candidates. Early decision/action November 1, 2026; Regular decision January 5, 2027.
World top-5 biomedical engineering doctorate investigating acoustic medical imaging, biomaterials for tissue regeneration, neural engineering, and synthetic biology.
State-funded grant assisting eligible North Carolina residents attending any of the 36 NCICU member independent colleges and universities.
Four-year medical curriculum at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, featuring early clinical immersion, regenerative medicine, and trauma center rotations.
Top-tier trial advocacy program located in downtown Raleigh adjacent to the state supreme court, renowned for leading North Carolina bar passage rates.
Premier undergraduate leadership scholarship offering full tuition, room, board, and three fully funded domestic and international summer service projects.
Creative technical degree teaching 3D environment modeling, Unity/Unreal game engine programming, virtual reality production, and digital animation.
President of North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
NCICU Executive Office
Dr. A. Hope Williams has led NCICU since 1992, directing state legislative policy, public-private transfer articulation with the NC Community College System, an...
View researcher profile ↗President of Duke University and Professor of Political Science
Office of the President and Department of Political Science
Dr. Vincent E. Price is a political scientist and communication theorist researching public opinion dynamics, social media discourse polarization, and universit...
View researcher profile ↗President of Wake Forest University and Professor of Biology
Office of the President and Department of Biology
Dr. Susan R. Wente is a renowned cell biologist investigating nuclear pore complex mechanics, nucleocytoplasmic transport, and cellular mRNA export pathways....
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