21 Best colleges for Meteorology and Atmospheric Science in North Carolina

Updated: March 15, 2026

Ranking by academic field

Below is a list of best universities in North Carolina ranked based on their research performance in Meteorology and Atmospheric Science. A graph of 1.33M citations received by 34.8K academic papers made by 21 universities in North Carolina was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Raleigh

For Meteorology and Atmospheric Science

#29 in the United States

#32 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 42%
Average SAT: 1385
Average ACT: 30
Receiving Aid: 69%

2. Duke University

Durham

For Meteorology and Atmospheric Science

#43 in the United States

#47 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 6%
Average SAT: 1535
Average ACT: 35
Net Price: $21,981

3. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill

For Meteorology and Atmospheric Science

#55 in the United States

#60 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Average SAT: 1460
Average ACT: 31
Receiving Aid: 59%

4. Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem

For Meteorology and Atmospheric Science

#180 in the United States

#210 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 22%
Average SAT: 1465
Average ACT: 33
Net Price: $24,401

5. University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte

For Meteorology and Atmospheric Science

#186 in the United States

#216 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Average SAT: 1235
Average ACT: 25
Receiving Aid: 75%

6. East Carolina University

Greenville

For Meteorology and Atmospheric Science

#203 in the United States

#234 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 89%
Average SAT: 1155
Average ACT: 24
Receiving Aid: 77%

7. North Carolina A&T State University

Greensboro

For Meteorology and Atmospheric Science

#231 in the United States

#265 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Average SAT: 1105
Average ACT: 20
Receiving Aid: 94%

8. Appalachian State University

Boone

For Meteorology and Atmospheric Science

#262 in the United States

#302 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 90%
Average SAT: 1200
Average ACT: 24
Receiving Aid: 69%

9. University of North Carolina Wilmington

Wilmington

For Meteorology and Atmospheric Science

#264 in the United States

#305 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 64%
Average SAT: 1285
Average ACT: 27
Receiving Aid: 73%

10. University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro

For Meteorology and Atmospheric Science

#323 in the United States

#367 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 89%
Average SAT: 1253
Average ACT: 25
Receiving Aid: 92%

11. University of North Carolina at Asheville

Asheville

For Meteorology and Atmospheric Science

#370 in the United States

#419 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 92%
Average SAT: 1265
Average ACT: 26
Receiving Aid: 93%

12. Western Carolina University

Cullowhee

For Meteorology and Atmospheric Science

#455 in the United States

#508 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 82%
Average SAT: 1175
Average ACT: 22
Receiving Aid: 90%

13. University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Pembroke

For Meteorology and Atmospheric Science

#539 in the United States

#595 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 93%
Average SAT: 1085
Average ACT: 21
Receiving Aid: 90%

14. Elon University

Elon

For Meteorology and Atmospheric Science

#571 in the United States

#628 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 66%
Average SAT: 1205
Average ACT: 26
Net Price: $44,440

15. Davidson College

Davidson

For Meteorology and Atmospheric Science

#596 in the United States

#653 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 13%
Average SAT: 1465
Average ACT: 33
Net Price: $27,720

16. Queens University of Charlotte

Charlotte

For Meteorology and Atmospheric Science

#603 in the United States

#660 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 62%
Average SAT: 1240
Average ACT: 24
Net Price: $31,839

17. Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville

For Meteorology and Atmospheric Science

#684 in the United States

#743 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 82%
Average SAT: 990
Average ACT: 17
Receiving Aid: 96%

18. North Carolina Central University

Durham

For Meteorology and Atmospheric Science

#710 in the United States

#772 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 87%
Average ACT: 21
Receiving Aid: 95%
Average Aid: $11,999

19. St. Andrews University

Laurinburg

For Meteorology and Atmospheric Science

#745 in the United States

#808 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 100%
Net Price: $29,474
Receiving Aid: 95%
Average Aid: $21,207

20. High Point University

High Point

For Meteorology and Atmospheric Science

#759 in the United States

#823 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 75%
Average SAT: 1215
Average ACT: 29
Net Price: $43,086

21. Elizabeth City State University

Elizabeth City

For Meteorology and Atmospheric Science

#767 in the United States

#831 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 64%
Average SAT: 1000
Average ACT: 19
Receiving Aid: 93%

Closest to North Carolina states to learn Meteorology and Atmospheric Science

State	Universities Unis	Best university country rank Best uni rank
South Carolina	10	89
Virginia	22	35
Georgia	18	18
District of Columbia	7	119
Maryland	17	12
Kentucky	9	79
Tennessee	17	64
Ohio	31	25
Pennsylvania	47	8
Alabama	15	95
New Jersey	18	7
Indiana	15	24
Florida	26	28
Connecticut	14	33
Illinois	27	11
New York	74	16
Mississippi	6	108
Rhode Island	6	58
Massachusetts	38	1
Michigan	19	9
Arkansas	9	143
Vermont	3	142
Missouri	13	78
New Hampshire	6	77
Louisiana	15	62
Wisconsin	18	14
Iowa	7	36
Maine	6	115
Oklahoma	7	41
Kansas	8	93
Minnesota	13	21
Nebraska	7	65
Texas	49	19
South Dakota	5	181
North Dakota	3	171
Colorado	15	4
Puerto Rico	5	222
New Mexico	4	92
Montana	3	111
Utah	7	40
Arizona	5	20
Idaho	3	131
Oregon	12	32
California	65	3
Washington	13	2
Alaska	4	53
Hawaii	4	46