University of North Carolina at Greensboro

  • 5/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 5.0 1 review
#9 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

Overview

Total enrollment

18,012
University of North Carolina at Greensboro overview
University of North Carolina at Greensboro overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in central North Carolina's third-largest city, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro occupies a 250-acre urban campus characterized by red-brick Georgian architecture and mature landscape. Established in 1891 as a women's college, UNCG became coeducational in 1963 and now serves as a public research institution within the University of North Carolina system. The university maintains a competitive admissions process and is recognized for its nursing, education, business, and performing arts programs, with the School of Music holding particular distinction. Students can choose from traditional residence halls or apartment-style living arrangements across the campus, which sits adjacent to Greensboro's historic College Hill neighborhood. UNCG competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Spartans, primarily in the Southern Conference.

Ratings

UNCG is rated within the lower 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    5 out of 10
  • Academics
    7 out of 10
  • Resources
    4 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    5 out of 10
  • Value
    7 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Challenging
University of North Carolina at Greensboro admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1150/1355
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 22/27
  • GPA 3.59

Acceptance Rate

88.5%
University of North Carolina at Greensboro applications overview
  • Applications Due Mar 1, 2027
  • Enrollment Rate 21.2%
  • Application Fee $65

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

North Carolina Resident Tuition

$7,661

Out of State Resident Tuition

$24,012

Breakdown

In State Costs for University of North Carolina at Greensboro
  • Tuition $7,661
  • Books and Supplies $850
  • Other Fees $3,239
  • Room and Board $10,688
  • Budget for Other Expenses $3,386
  • Total One Year Cost $25,824

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$39,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

53% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are Business, Education, and Health Professions. 17% of students major in Business, 11% in Education, and 10% in Health Professions.

  • Business 17%
  • Education 11%
  • Health Professions 10%
  • Social Sciences 9%
  • Visual and Performing Arts 8%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199148.

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Last updated: August 2026