Greensboro College Admission Requirements

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Greensboro College Admission Overview

Greensboro College admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Greensboro College admitted 70.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.35 GPA (B+). Greensboro College is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Greensboro College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

70.1%

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

Applicant Competition

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Admission difficulty for Greensboro College

Acceptance Rate

The Greensboro College acceptance rate is 70.1%. Last year, 2,758 of 3,932 applicants were admitted. That is the 25th lowest acceptance rate in North Carolina.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Greensboro College and can you get accepted?

Greensboro College is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Greensboro College typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.35. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 7% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Greensboro College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.35

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.35

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Greensboro College typically have around a 3.35 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Greensboro College is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

The school ranks #26 in North Carolina for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Greensboro College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

900-1100

Freshmen who sent SAT

67%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 440
  • Math 460
  • Composite 900
SAT 25th percentile scores for Greensboro College

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 550
  • Math 550
  • Composite 1100
SAT 75th percentile scores for Greensboro College

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Greensboro College typically score around a 1000 SAT (middle 50% 900–1100) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 40th percentile nationally. Greensboro College ranks #42 in the state of North Carolina for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 900 to 1100

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

View other colleges which accept students in the 1000 SAT score range.

SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Greensboro College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

16-22

Freshmen reporting ACT

55%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 13
  • Math 16
  • Composite 16
ACT 25th percentile scores for Greensboro College

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 20
  • Math 22
  • Composite 22
ACT 75th percentile scores for Greensboro College

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Greensboro College typically have around a 19 ACT (mid-50 16–22) on the 36 scale. These numbers come from the last year ACT scores were reported, not a minimum for admission. ACT is not considered, even if you submit it. That average sits near the 44th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Greensboro College places #37 among colleges in North Carolina for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 16 to 22

1 9 18 27 36

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 19.0 ACT score range.

ACT figures reflect the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used in admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Greensboro College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,033 1,753 3,932
Accepted 1,487 1,182 2,758
Acceptance Rate 73% 67% 70%
Enrolled 62 123 198
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 4% 10% 7%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Greensboro College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Greensboro College application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Greensboro College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Greensboro College
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Greensboro College is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 70.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.35 GPA (about an B+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198598.

GPA calculator: Greensboro College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026