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Greensboro College

Greensboro, North Carolina 27401-1875

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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.

Established
1838
Motto
Palma non sine pulvere
Mascot
The Pride
Type
Private college
Conference
NCAA's Division III and the USA South Athletic Conference
Division
Division III
92%Acceptance
SAT Avg
656Students
10:1Student:Faculty
41%Grad Rate
$46,566Earnings 10yr
$19,314Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Greensboro College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate92.0%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

92.0%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$20,400
Room & Board$11,964
Books & Supplies$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance$34,729
Average Net Price$19,314
Median Debt at Graduation$25,607
Monthly Payment (10yr)$271

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,131
$30–48K$16,279
$48–75K$17,363
$75–110K$20,492
$110K+$26,481

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,314

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/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

Programs (38)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
656
Gender Split
36% / 64%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
45%

Race & Ethnicity

White 45%
Black 34%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 1%
Two+ 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate40.8%
Freshman Retention62.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$36,462
8 Years$43,270
10 Years$46,566

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$38,600
Men
$43,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

106Above Average

Estimated from NC state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Raleighpop. 470K
68 mi(118 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
83 mi(144 min)
Washingtonpop. 690K
248 mi(430 min)

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