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Best Women's Dance colleges in North Carolina

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Overview

Women's Dance colleges in North Carolina

How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Coaches verified November 2026.

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  • 6Division I
  • 9Division II
  • 4Division III
  • 1NAIA

North Carolina has 20 colleges with Women's Dance programs. Of those, 6 compete in NCAA Division I, 9 in NCAA Division II, 4 in NCAA Division III and 1 in the NAIA. The most popular programs are University of North Carolina, Charlotte, Western Carolina University and Queens University of Charlotte. Its head coach is Katina Cole at Queens University of Charlotte. 3 schools compete in the South Atlantic Conference, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceUniversity of North Carolina, Pembroke · $9,723Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveBrevard College · 42%Acceptance rateLargest campusUniversity of North Carolina, Charlotte · 31,091Undergraduate students
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Every Women's Dance program in North Carolina

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Division I · 6

University of North Carolina, Charlotte logoUniversity of North Carolina, CharlotteCharlotte · American AthleticWestern Carolina University logoWestern Carolina UniversityCullowhee · SouthernQueens University of Charlotte logoQueens University of CharlotteCharlotte · Atlantic Sun · Coach Katina ColeElon University logoElon UniversityElon · Colonial Athletic Association · Coach Elly Dirks

Division II · 9

Lenoir Rhyne University logoLenoir Rhyne UniversityHickory · South Atlantic · Coach Brandi FranklinJohnson C Smith University logoJohnson C Smith UniversityCharlotte · Central Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationMars Hill University logoMars Hill UniversityMars Hill · South Atlantic · Coach Danielle PlimptonShaw University logoShaw UniversityRaleigh · Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Division III · 4

Pfeiffer University logoPfeiffer UniversityMisenheimer · USA South AthleticGuilford College logoGuilford CollegeGreensboro · Old Dominion AthleticNorth Carolina Wesleyan University logoNorth Carolina Wesleyan UniversityRocky Mount · USA South Athletic · Coach De'Nasia PitchfordBrevard College logoBrevard CollegeBrevard · USA South Athletic · Coach Shannon Washington

NAIA · 1

Montreat College logoMontreat CollegeMontreat · Appalachian Athletic · Coach Taylee Newhouse
Questions

Questions about Women's Dance colleges in North Carolina

Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.

How many colleges in North Carolina have Women's Dance?

20 colleges in North Carolina have Women's Dance programs: 6 Division I, 9 Division II, 4 Division III and 1 NAIA.

Which colleges in North Carolina have D1 Women's Dance?

6 colleges in North Carolina compete in NCAA Division I Women's Dance: Elon University, Queens University of Charlotte, University of North Carolina, Charlotte, University of North Carolina, Greensboro, University of North Carolina, Wilmington and Western Carolina University.

Which colleges in North Carolina have D2 Women's Dance?

9 colleges in North Carolina compete in NCAA Division II Women's Dance: Barton College, Chowan University, Johnson C Smith University, Lees-McRae College, Lenoir Rhyne University, Mars Hill University, Shaw University, University of Mount Olive and 1 more.

Which colleges in North Carolina have D3 Women's Dance?

4 colleges in North Carolina compete in NCAA Division III Women's Dance: Brevard College, Guilford College, North Carolina Wesleyan University and Pfeiffer University.

Which colleges in North Carolina have NAIA Women's Dance?

1 college in North Carolina competes in NAIA Women's Dance: Montreat College.

What is the most affordable college in North Carolina with Women's Dance?

University of North Carolina, Pembroke has the lowest average net price at $9,723 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Women's Dance programs in North Carolina compete in?

The South Atlantic Conference has the most Women's Dance programs in North Carolina.

Who are the Women's Dance head coaches in North Carolina?

Katina Cole (Queens University of Charlotte), Elly Dirks (Elon University), Brandi Franklin (Lenoir Rhyne University), Danielle Plimpton (Mars Hill University), Sarah Moore (Barton College), Victoria Bowman (Lees-McRae College), Kaylee Hunt (University of Mount Olive) and Kristen Freeman (University of North Carolina, Pembroke).

How do I contact Women's Dance coaches in North Carolina?

There are 13 coaches recruiting Women's Dance in North Carolina. Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see who recruits your position and send personal messages from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

By division

Women's Dance colleges by division in North Carolina

The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.

D1 Women's Dance colleges in North Carolina

6 schools in North Carolina compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Women's Dance colleges in North Carolina

9 schools in North Carolina compete in NCAA Division II.

D3 Women's Dance colleges in North Carolina

4 schools in North Carolina compete in NCAA Division III.

NAIA Women's Dance colleges in North Carolina

1 school in North Carolina competes in NAIA.