University of North Carolina at Greensboro — College Profile

About

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a diverse, student-centered public research institution widely recognized for its high research activity and top-tier rankings in social mobility. Academically, UNCG is renowned for its acclaimed School of Nursing, the innovative Bryan School of Business and Economics, and a distinguished College of Visual and Performing Arts celebrated for music, theater, and dance. Campus life is vibrant and inclusive, offering an energetic arts scene, over 250 student organizations, and deep ties to the surrounding Greensboro community. A distinctive hallmark of the university is its strong support for first-generation students, fostering a collaborative, accessible environment focused on community engagement and real-world impact.

Wikipedia:The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a public research university in Greensboro, North Carolina. It is part of the University of North Carolina system. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master's, specialist, and doctoral degrees.

Location

Greensboro, NC, 27402-6170 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

RDU · Raleigh-Durham

59 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$7,661$24,012

Housing & food (on campus)$10,688$10,688

Books & supplies$850$850

Cost of attendance$21,373$42,726

Average net price$10,965Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$24,012

In-state: $7,661

Housing & food (on campus)$10,688

Books & supplies$850

Cost of attendance$42,726

In-state: $21,373

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $10,965

Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: spartancentral.uncg.edu

How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27

University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.

Tuition$25,348

Housing$6,488

Food$5,232

Books & supplies$704

Personal expenses$2,692

Transportation$2,262

Total published by the school$42,726

Source: spartancentral.uncg.edu · checked Sep 28, 2026

Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24

$0–30k

$7,305

$30–48k

$8,082

$48–75k

$11,605

$75–110k

$16,979

$110k+

$19,580

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

57%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

39%

Back for yr 2

79%

Transferred

27%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

59% graduated · 29% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 11% left or unknown

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$39,869

10 yrs after entry$48,160

Debt

Median at graduation$22,858

Monthly payment$242

Middle 50% owe$6.3k–$25.4k

90th percentile$31,111

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

89%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1193

R 590–685 · M 560–670

ACT midpoint

Comp 22–27 · E 21–27 · M 19–25

SAT middle 50%: 1150–1355

40080012001600

Application deadlines · first-year, fall 2027 entry

Early Action

Nov 1 2026

in 30 days

Not binding: apply early, hear early, and you can still apply elsewhere.

Regular Decision

Mar 1 2027

in 150 days

Not binding: the standard deadline.

Checked Oct 2026 · admissions.uncg.edu · Confirm on the school's site before you apply.

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Essay prompts

If University of North Carolina at Greensboro asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

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Student Body

Gender

Men 34%Women 66%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

18 : 1

Pell grant

50%

First-gen

31%

Family income

$37,092

Independent

22%

Veterans

Age at entry

22.0

Part-time

16%

Race & ethnicity

White

38%

Hispanic

17%

Black

31%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division I without football · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Golf
Men's · Women's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Tennis
Men's · Women's
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$39,869

After 10 yrs

$48,160

Business Administration, Management and Operations351

Psychology, General245

Communication and Media Studies186

Biology, General184

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing184

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness147

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities119

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods107

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications106

Sociology103

Public Health103

Fine and Studio Arts100

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services98

Marketing96

Social Work91

Political Science and Government80

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$429M

Full-time faculty

77%

Faculty salary

$9,693/mo

Teaching spend

$9,830

per student

Federal loans

46%

Classification

Carnegie type

Doctoral University

Research activity

R1 — very high research

$77M research spending · 155 research doctorates a year

Undergraduate profile