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University of North Carolina at Pembroke

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Pembroke, North Carolina 28372-1510

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate92.4%

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

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

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

57.0%

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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

7

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

2

Motor Vehicle Theft

4

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

11

Drug Arrests

8

Liquor Arrests

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

Programs (42)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

71%

Mixed

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
10 Years$43,407

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

Rankings

U.S. News
#65
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#190
vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • "Croatan Normal School" was created by the General Assembly on March 7, 1887, in response to a local petition sponsored by North Carolina Representative Hamilton McMillan of Robeson County.
  • 1909 The normal school opened in the spring of 1888 with one teacher and 15 students to train American Indian public school teachers.
  • In 1909, the school moved to its present location, about a mile east of the original site.
  • In 1926, the school became a two-year post-secondary normal school; until then, it had provided only primary and secondary instruction.
  • In 1939, it became a four-year institution; in 1941, it was renamed "Pembroke State College for Indians".

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

RDU Raleigh-Durham86 mi
CLT Charlotte105 mi
RIC Richmond221 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA688 mi · ~19h 53m drive
New York, NY504 mi · ~14h 34m drive
Hartford, CT603 mi · ~17h 25m drive
Providence, RI649 mi · ~18h 45m drive
Albany, NY623 mi · ~18h drive
Syracuse, NY600 mi · ~17h 20m drive
Rochester, NY591 mi · ~17h 4m drive
Buffalo, NY567 mi · ~16h 23m drive
Philadelphia, PA426 mi · ~12h 18m drive
Pittsburgh, PA400 mi · ~11h 33m drive
Harrisburg, PA406 mi · ~11h 44m drive
Newark, NJ500 mi · ~14h 27m drive
Washington, DC315 mi · ~9h 6m drive
Baltimore, MD349 mi · ~10h 5m drive
Atlanta, GA303 mi · ~8h 45m drive
Charlotte, NC100 mi · ~2h 53m drive
Raleigh, NC82 mi · ~2h 22m drive
Miami, FL620 mi · ~17h 55m drive
Orlando, FL444 mi · ~12h 50m drive
Tampa, FL504 mi · ~14h 34m drive
Nashville, TN439 mi · ~12h 41m drive
New Orleans, LA714 mi · ~20h 38m drive
Richmond, VA220 mi · ~6h 21m drive
Chicago, IL674 mi · ~19h 28m drive
Detroit, MI567 mi · ~16h 23m drive
Minneapolis, MN1028 mi · ~29h 42m drive
St. Louis, MO667 mi · ~19h 16m drive
Kansas City, MO901 mi · ~26h 2m drive
Indianapolis, IN519 mi · ~15h drive
Columbus, OH420 mi · ~12h 8m drive
Cleveland, OH490 mi · ~14h 9m drive
Milwaukee, WI742 mi · ~21h 26m drive
Dallas, TX1018 mi · ~29h 25m drive
Houston, TX1003 mi · ~28h 59m drive
Austin, TX1121 mi · ~32h 23m drive
San Antonio, TX1185 mi · ~34h 14m drive
Los Angeles, CA2213 mi · ~63h 56m drive
San Francisco, CA2397 mi · ~69h 15m drive
San Diego, CA2173 mi · ~62h 47m drive
Seattle, WA2378 mi · ~68h 42m drive
Portland, OR2384 mi · ~68h 52m drive
Denver, CO1456 mi · ~42h 4m drive
Phoenix, AZ1875 mi · ~54h 10m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1824 mi · ~52h 42m drive
Honolulu, HI4771 mi · ~137h 50m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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