Education Institutions
There are four major education institutions located on Hillsborough Street. The first, and largest, of these is North Carolina State University. Boasting over 34,000 students, 6,000 faculty and staff and 170,000 living alumni NCSU is a comprehensive university known for its education and research. It has become one of the leading land-grant institutions in the nation. Meredith College is also located on the street, with approximately 2,200 female students and 138 faculty members, Meredith College has grown to become one of the largest independent private women’s college in the United States. The third education institution is the all-girls boarding and day school St. Mary’s School. St Mary’s is dedicated to academic excellence and personal achievement for grades 9-12. Campbell University Law School is also located on the Street.
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