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University of North Carolina at Pembroke

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Pembroke, North Carolina 28372-1510

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Known for business — excellent value

University of North Carolina at Pembroke is a public institution in Pembroke with particular strength in business and biology.

A mid-sized campus of 5.4K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

45% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $43,407 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $9,918.

Established
1887
Mascot
Red-Tailed Hawk
Type
Public university
Conference
NCAA's Division II and competes
Division
Division II

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92%Acceptance
SAT Avg
5,386Students
14:1Student:Faculty
45%Grad Rate
$43,407Earnings 10yr
$9,918Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of North Carolina at Pembroke Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate92.4%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

92.4%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$3,571
Tuition (out-of-state)$7,571
Room & Board$11,016
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$16,854
Average Net Price$9,918
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$7,922
$30–48K$9,526
$48–75K$10,905
$75–110K$13,204
$110K+$15,323

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$9,918

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

34

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (42)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
5,386
Gender Split
62% / 38%
Women / Men
First Generation
37%
Pell Grant Recipients
48%

Race & Ethnicity

White 35%
Black 27%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 1%
Two+ 7%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate44.5%
Freshman Retention70.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$37,126
8 Years$40,911
10 Years$43,407

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$34,000
Men
$40,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#65
Washington Monthly
#190

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

92Average

Estimated from NC state average

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

Raleighpop. 470K
82 mi(142 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
100 mi(173 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
303 mi(525 min)

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