College North Carolina is a term that refers to the four universities in the state of North Carolina. Elon University, located in Elon, is a private university founded in 1889. Salem College, located in Winston-Salem, is a private liberal arts college founded in 1772. Mount Olive College, located in Mount Olive, is a private liberal arts college founded in 1951. Lastly, Ashe College, located in Boone, is a private liberal arts college founded in 1873.