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Greensboro College

Greensboro College

Greensboro, NC · City · 708 students
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$17,882
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
43%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
50% typical
$46,566
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$48,772 typical
70%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
77% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Greensboro College, a private liberal arts institution in Greensboro, North Carolina, is best known for providing a deeply personalized education within a warm, close-knit campus community. The college’s strongest academic offerings include highly regarded, hands-on programs in teacher education, kinesiology, business administration, and the performing arts. Student life is defined by an active, inclusive culture featuring competitive NCAA Division III athletics, diverse student organizations, and a historic campus setting just steps from a bustling downtown college town. What truly sets the college apart is its pioneering, campus-wide commitment to the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework, which customizes teaching methods to fit diverse learning styles, ensuring every student has the tools to succeed.

Wikipedia:Greensboro College is a private college in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States. It is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and was founded in 1838 by Rev. Peter Doub.

Location
Greensboro, NC, 27401-1875 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
RDU · Raleigh-Durham
58 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$21,000
Housing & food (on campus)$12,324
Books & supplies$1,600
Cost of attendance$35,165
Average net price$17,882
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$21,000
Housing & food (on campus)$12,324
Books & supplies$1,600
Cost of attendance$35,165
Average net price$17,882
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$13,877
$30–48k
$14,361
$48–75k
$15,614
$75–110k
$21,248
$110k+
$27,075
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
43%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
40%
Back for yr 2
66%
Transferred
15%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
36% graduated · 45% transferred · 19% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$36,462
10 yrs after entry$46,566
Debt
Median at graduation$25,607
Monthly payment$271
Middle 50% owe$7.1k–$27k
90th percentile$37,500
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
70%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard

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If Greensboro College asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

The personal essay is separate: see the Common App essay prompts.

Student Body
Gender
Men 62%Women 38%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
10 : 1
Pell grant
46%
First-gen
32%
Family income
$38,100
Independent
15%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
4%
Race & ethnicity
White
42%
Hispanic
10%
Black
31%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
2%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
9%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$36,462
After 10 yrs
$46,566
Psychology, General19
Business/Managerial Economics17
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities16
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness14
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General9
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft8
Criminal Justice and Corrections7
Biology, General5
English Language and Literature, General3
Business Administration, Management and Operations3
Accounting and Related Services3
History3
Fine and Studio Arts2
Music2
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods1
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas1
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$29M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$6,155/mo
Teaching spend
$9,444
per student
Federal loans
66%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (small programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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