Academic Index Last updated: June 23, 2026

4 Best Universities in North Carolina for Optometry

Focusing specifically on Optometry, our data science engine identified the 4 most influential universities in North Carolina. Our methodology evaluated 746.4K subject-specific papers and 31.75M citations to find the strongest faculties. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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Durham, NC

Duke University

#27 in United States #29 in North America

6% Acceptance

29,640 Enrollment

1535 Avg SAT

1838 Founded

2

Chapel Hill

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

#24 in United States #26 in North America

15% Acceptance

29,640 Enrollment

1460 Avg SAT

1789 Founded

3

Winston-Salem

Wake Forest University

#111 in United States #127 in North America

22% Acceptance

3,246 Enrollment

1465 Avg SAT

1834 Founded

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Raleigh

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

#44 in United States #47 in North America

42% Acceptance

28,422 Enrollment

1385 Avg SAT

1887 Founded