Overview
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a public, liberal arts university founded in 1891. The urban research campus offers 175 undergraduate degrees through six colleges and schools, as well as 150 master’s programs and 50 doctoral programs, plus degrees entirely online. The 200-plus acre campus features 28 residence halls, more than 200 student organizations, a research park, a wellness center, an outdoor adventures program, and Greek life. For students interested in participating in the performing arts, the Greensboro campus is home to theatrical venues such as the 1600 seat UNCG Auditorium. Additionally, the UNC Greensboro campus features the Weatherspoon Art Museum, which displays a sizable collection of 20th and 21st century southeastern American art for students and the public.
Acceptance Rate:
90%
Average Net Price:
$9,853
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
25
Average SAT Composite
1228
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $7,661 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $24,012 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,688 |
| Books and Supplies | $850 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
65%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
47%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,921
47%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,026
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,159
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
53%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3022
54%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,026
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$82,849,240
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$5,593,088
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
49%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,146
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$217
Students receiving federal loans
48%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,005
Average Other Loans Per Year
$12,658
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
12379
Students Applied
94%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1793
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | January 15 | |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | March 1 | May 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1 | |
| Other | July 15 |
Application Fee
$65
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
9%
Submitting ACT
5%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 25
Average SAT Composite: 1228
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
17,743
Total Number of Undergrads
14,156
0
100
38%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
58%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
96
Faculty Overview
0
100
75%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
47
Countries Represented
40
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
51%
Student Organizations
300
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
36%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
38%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Spartans
School Colors
blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
119
Total Female Athletes
109
Intramural Sports
9
Sports Club
7
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
University of North Carolina at Greensboro Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$40,900
Top 5 Cities
Greensboro
Durham
Charlotte
Washington
New York
Top 5 Employers
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Wells Fargo
Cone Health
Wake Forest Baptist Health
BB&T
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Operations
Sales
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,500
Loan Default Rate
6%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$217
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