Colleges Near Camp Lejeune
In eastern North Carolina, Camp Lejeune encompasses 156,000 acres, 11 miles of beach, 34 gun positions, 50 tactical landing zones, three training facilities, and 80 live fire ranges. Home base for the II Marine Expeditionary Force, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and other combat units and support commands, its primary mission is to keep combat-ready units prepared for deployment. About 170,000 people live on and around the installation.
Camp Lejeune Education Options
A number of Camp Lejeune colleges are right on base. They are:
- Boston University
- Campbell University
- Coastal Carolina Community College
- Southern Illinois University--Carbondale
- University of North Carolina--Wilmington
- Webster University
Also conveniently located on site are several facilities to enhance quality of life, like a library, Naval hospital, hobby shops, fitness centers, pools, theaters, recreation centers, and beaches. Opportunities for fun abound--martial arts, scuba diving, archery, camping, fishing, boating, skeet, golf, bowling, and more.
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