Greensboro College
Greensboro, North Carolina 27401-1875
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Known for business — close-knit campus
Greensboro College is a private institution in Greensboro with particular strength in business and psychology.
A small campus of 656 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
41% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,566 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,314.
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
33.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
-3.9%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$17,986
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
4
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (38)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
63%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Main Building The first college to open its doors within the town of Greensboro was the woman's college, "Greensboro Female College".
- •Through the Methodist Church, a charter was secured in 1838, an event which makes the college one of the oldest institutions of higher education for women in the United States.
- •The cornerstone of the first building was laid in 1843, and in 1846 the institution opened its doors to students.
- •Young women came from many southern states to become the first classes of the new president, the Rev.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NC state average + large city premium
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