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University of North Carolina at Greensboro

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Greensboro, North Carolina 27402-6170

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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.

Established
1891
Motto
"Service"
Mascot
"Spiro" the Spartan
Type
Public research university
Conference
Southern Conference
Division
Division III

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90%Acceptance
1187SAT Avg
13,848Students
17:1Student:Faculty
58%Grad Rate
$48,160Earnings 10yr
$10,170Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate89.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1187

Reading & WritingMid: 608
560660
MathMid: 570
540620

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
2227

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,593
Tuition (out-of-state)$23,339
Room & Board$10,534
Books & Supplies$850
Total Cost of Attendance$19,628
Average Net Price$10,170
Median Debt at Graduation$22,858
Monthly Payment (10yr)$242

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$6,479
$30–48K$8,141
$48–75K$12,295
$75–110K$16,056
$110K+$18,076

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)

27

Burglary

5

Aggravated Assault

4

Robbery

9

Motor Vehicle Theft

11

Sex Offenses

1

Arson

28

Drug Arrests

21

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (190)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

76%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
13,848
Gender Split
66% / 34%
Women / Men
First Generation
31%
Pell Grant Recipients
47%

Race & Ethnicity

White 39%
Black 31%
Hispanic 17%
Asian 6%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate57.9%
Freshman Retention75.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,869
10 Years$48,160

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#258
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#29
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#96
vs 2024

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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

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
82 mi(142 min)
Washingtonpop. 690K
248 mi(430 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

RDU Raleigh-Durham59 mi
CLT Charlotte87 mi
RIC Richmond170 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA638 mi · ~18h 26m drive
New York, NY449 mi · ~12h 58m drive
Hartford, CT549 mi · ~15h 52m drive
Providence, RI601 mi · ~17h 22m drive
Albany, NY558 mi · ~16h 7m drive
Syracuse, NY520 mi · ~15h 1m drive
Rochester, NY504 mi · ~14h 34m drive
Buffalo, NY474 mi · ~13h 42m drive
Philadelphia, PA369 mi · ~10h 40m drive
Pittsburgh, PA302 mi · ~8h 43m drive
Harrisburg, PA331 mi · ~9h 34m drive
Newark, NJ444 mi · ~12h 50m drive
Washington, DC248 mi · ~7h 10m drive
Baltimore, MD283 mi · ~8h 11m drive
Atlanta, GA305 mi · ~8h 49m drive
Charlotte, NC82 mi · ~2h 22m drive
Raleigh, NC68 mi · ~1h 58m drive
Miami, FL712 mi · ~20h 34m drive
Orlando, FL528 mi · ~15h 15m drive
Tampa, FL582 mi · ~16h 49m drive
Nashville, TN389 mi · ~11h 14m drive
New Orleans, LA729 mi · ~21h 4m drive
Richmond, VA166 mi · ~4h 48m drive
Chicago, IL581 mi · ~16h 47m drive
Detroit, MI466 mi · ~13h 28m drive
Minneapolis, MN935 mi · ~27h 1m drive
St. Louis, MO597 mi · ~17h 15m drive
Kansas City, MO834 mi · ~24h 6m drive
Indianapolis, IN430 mi · ~12h 25m drive
Columbus, OH320 mi · ~9h 15m drive
Cleveland, OH389 mi · ~11h 14m drive
Milwaukee, WI646 mi · ~18h 40m drive
Dallas, TX993 mi · ~28h 41m drive
Houston, TX1001 mi · ~28h 55m drive
Austin, TX1110 mi · ~32h 4m drive
San Antonio, TX1176 mi · ~33h 58m drive
Los Angeles, CA2164 mi · ~62h 31m drive
San Francisco, CA2336 mi · ~67h 29m drive
San Diego, CA2129 mi · ~61h 30m drive
Seattle, WA2296 mi · ~66h 20m drive
Portland, OR2306 mi · ~66h 37m drive
Denver, CO1391 mi · ~40h 11m drive
Phoenix, AZ1832 mi · ~52h 55m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1757 mi · ~50h 45m drive
Honolulu, HI4719 mi · ~136h 20m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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