University of North Carolina at Greensboro
UNCG
Greensboro, North Carolina 27402-6170
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Known for business — excellent value
University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a public institution in Greensboro with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1187, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 13.8K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
58% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,160 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $10,170.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1187
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
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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
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
55.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$16,750
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
106
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass 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 (190)
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
76%
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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
- •The university was established as a woman's college in 1891 (as the Women's College at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro) by legislative enactment and opened in 1892.
- •McIver served as the institution's first Chief Executive Officer with the title of President.
- •This position was also known as Dean of Administration after 1934 and Chancellor since 1945.
- •The school provided business, domestic science, and teaching instruction, with a student body of 223 and a faculty of 15 in its first year.
Source: Wikipedia
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