Colleges And Universities Whether you’re looking to pursue your Ph.D. or advance your knowledge of computers, the Triad offers plenty of higher education opportunities. Home to some of the best universities in the state, the area also includes a number of community and technical colleges to serve the needs of its residents. As the largest university in the Triad area, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro enrolls more than 15,000 students and offers over 100 undergraduate programs, 59 master’s programs and 22 doctoral programs. In spite of its size, UNCG is able to offer small class sizes, where the student-teacher ratio is about 14:1. Chartered in 1891 as one of the first in the North Carolina state system, UNCG has grown to be one of the best research schools in the state. Additionally, the university involves its students in 140 different organizations as well as 13 athletic teams. Traditionally African-American, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University was founded in 1891. N.C. A&T joined with the University of North Carolina system in 1972 and began its doctoral program in 1993. Located close to downtown Greensboro, the university enrolls more than 11,000 students in 99 undergraduate programs, 50 master’s degree programs and five doctoral programs. N.C. A&T focuses on programs in engineering, technology and science, and is one of three engineering colleges in North Carolina where students can obtain their Ph.D. With a reputation for academics as well as its athletic prowess, Wake Forest University is hailed as one of the best universities in the country. Founded in 1834 in the eastern North Carolina town of Wake Forest, the school moved to Winston-Salem in 1956. Wake Forest is a private university that offers baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees in 34 different programs. With an undergraduate and graduate enrollment of about 6,400, Wake Forest’s student-teacher ratio is 10:1. A private college located in a small town, Elon University was founded in 1889 by the Christian Church, now known as the United Church of Christ. With an enrollment of about 4,800 students, Elon offers 48 fields of study as well as graduate programs in physical therapy, business administration, law and education. Another benefit that Elon students gain is the opportunity for learning through internships. Seventy-eight percent of students who graduate from Elon have completed an internship or co-ed work, a number that is three times the national average. Serving those who seek an associate’s degree or additional training, technical and communities colleges abound in the Triad. Guilford Technical Community College was founded in 1958 and offered two classes to its 50 students. Today, Guilford Tech has grown to over 12,000 students enrolled in curriculum programs and 23,000 in continuing education. A two-year accredited community college, the school offers certificates, one and two-year programs and two-year college transfer as well as extra training for local businesses and classes for those seeking personal enrichment. Located in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Technical Community College offers day and evening classes at its two campuses: the Main Campus and the West Campus. Additionally, Forsyth Tech has six off-campus centers to serve students throughout the county. Offering associate’s degrees, diploma and certificate programs and continuing education, Forsyth Tech is a regional Cisco training academy and offers other technical training through the Thomas H. Davis iTEC Center. As demand for technical training increases in the Triad area, Forsyth Tech continues to expand its facilities. Area Colleges and Universities Alamance Community College 1247 Jimmie Kerr Road Graham, NC 27253 336.578.2002 www.alamance.cc.nc.us Bennett College 900 E. Washington St. Greensboro, NC 27401 336.273.4431 www.bennett.edu Brookstone College of Business 7815 National Service Road Greensboro, NC 27409 336.668.2627 www.brookstone.edu Elon University 2700 Campus Box, Elon, NC 27244 800.334.8448 www.elon.edu Forsyth Technical Community College 2100 Silas Creek Pkwy. Winston-Salem, NC 27103 336.723.0371 www.forsythtech.edu Greensboro College 815 W. Market St., Greensboro, NC 27401 800.346.8226 www.gborocollege.edu Guilford College 5800 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro, NC 27410 336.316.2301 www.guilford.edu Guilford Technical Community College P.O. Box 309, Jamestown, NC 27282 336.334.4822 www.gtcc.edu High Point University 833 Montlieu Ave. High Point, NC 27262 800.345.6993 www.highpoint.edu John Wesley College 2314 N. Centennial St. High Point, NC 27265 336.889.2262 www.johnwesley.edu North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University 1601 E. Market St. Greensboro, NC 27411 336.334.7500 www.ncat.edu North Carolina School of the Arts 1533 S. Main St. Winston-Salem, NC 27127 336.770.3399 www.ncarts.edu Piedmont Baptist College 716 Franklin St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101 336.725.8344 www.pbc.edu Randolph Community College 629 Industrial Park Ave. Asheboro, NC 27204 336.633.0200 www.randolph.edu Salem College 601 S. Church St. Winston-Salem, NC 27108 336.721.2600 www.salem.edu University of North Carolina at Greensboro 1000 Spring Garden St. Greensboro, NC 27403 336.334.5000 www.uncg.edu Vintage Bible College 8003 North Point Blvd. Winston-Salem, NC 27116 336.759.0591 www.vintagebiblecollege.org Wake Forest University 1834 Wake Forest Road Winston-Salem, NC 27106 336.758.5255 www.wfu.edu Winston-Salem Bible College 4117 Northampton Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27102 336.744.0900 www.wsbc.edu Winston-Salem State University Martin Luther King Dr. Winston-Salem, NC 27110 336.750.2000 www.wssu.edu PHOTO COURTESY OF UNC GREENSBORO